A report by USA Today indicates the Pentagon is growing concerned about the volume of prescription painkillers issued to U.S. troops. Pentagon health officials say military doctors wrote almost 3.8 million pain medication prescriptions to service members in 2009. This represents an increase of more than four times the number of prescriptions written in 2001.
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd introduced a sweeping financial reform bill Monday. In response to the country’s current financial situation the bill works to increase the government’s control over the financial industry. Dodd is proposing to create a panel headed by the Treasury Department to specifically oversee the country’s biggest financial firms and ensure consumer protections. Sen. Dodd, (D-Conn) was negotiating the bill with Republican lawmakers up until late last week when negotiations broke down. Afraid the bill wouldn’t be passed this year if he delayed any further, Dodd decided to push ahead without Republican agreement. More …
Most churches in the Kansas City metro area will hold their regular service schedule on Easter Sunday. However, some local churches are holding special services and related Easter events on that day. If you’re looking to attend a service different than at your regular church, or want to check out a new place of worship, there are plenty of options this Easter. More …
