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Budget Gridlock Feeds Pessimism at Annual Fiscal ‘Summit’

Posted on 05/8/2013 by Associated Press | General News | Comments

Bulletin Today | PoliticsBy Andrew Taylor, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — On this, some of Washington’s highest-ranking budget players can agree: A “grand bargain” this year to close the nation’s chronic budget deficits seems like a long shot. That was the consensus at an annual Washington “fiscal summit” thrown by billionaire deficit hawk Pete Peterson, who’s staked $1 billion of his fortune on a foundation aimed at raising public awareness of the dangers of the government’s growing debt. But barely 100 days into …

Shy? Buy the Little Blue Pill Online Direct from the Source

Posted on 05/6/2013 by Associated Press | General News | Comments

Bulletin Today | Personal HealthBy Linda A Johnson, The Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Men who are bashful about needing help in the bedroom no longer have to go to the drugstore to buy that little blue pill. In a first for the drug industry, Pfizer Inc. told The Associated Press that the drugmaker will begin selling its popular erectile dysfunction pill Viagra directly to patients on its website. Men still will need a prescription to buy the blue, diamond-shaped pill on viagra.com, …

Holocaust Survivors, Veterans Gather at DC Museum

Posted on 04/29/2013 by Associated Press | General News | Comments

Bulletin TodayBy Brent Zongker, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Elderly survivors of the Holocaust and the veterans who helped liberate them gathered for what could be their last big reunion Monday at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. One thousand survivors and World War II vets joined with former President Bill Clinton and Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Holocaust activist Elie Wiesel to mark the museum’s 20th anniversary. Organizers chose not to wait for the 25th milestone because many survivors and …

Presidents Praise George W. Bush at Opening of Library

Posted on 04/25/2013 by Associated Press | General News | Comments

Bulletin Today | PoliticsBy Jaime Stengle, The Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Presidents past and present lionized one of their own Thursday, putting politics aside as President George W. Bush dedicated the library that documents his place in history. President Barack Obama praised his predecessor’s strength and resolve after Sept. 11, calling Bush a “good man” who faced the storm head on. “My deepest conviction, the guiding principle of the administration, is that the United States of America must strive to expand the …

Poll: Aging U.S. in Denial About Long-Term Care Need

Posted on 04/24/2013 by Associated Press | General News | Comments

Bulletin Today | Caregiving | Personal HealthBy Jennifer Agiesta and Lauran Neergaard, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — We’re in denial: Americans underestimate their chances of needing long-term care as they get older — and are taking few steps to get ready. A new poll examined how people 40 and over are preparing for this difficult and often pricey reality of aging and found two-thirds say they’ve done little to no planning. In fact, 3 in 10 would rather not think about getting older at all. …

Alzheimer’s Ends Glen Campbell’s Touring, but New Album Is Coming

Posted on 04/22/2013 by Associated Press | General News | Comments

Bulletin Today | Entertainment | Personal HealthBy Chris Talbot, Associate Press Music Writer Glen Campbell’s Alzheimer’s disease has progressed too far to allow him to continue touring. Instead, he’ll spend his 77th birthday on Monday in Washington as an advocate for Alzheimer’s research. The trip includes a fundraising dinner for the Alzheimer’s Association and a visit to Capitol Hill, where he’ll visit the Senate. See also: Pat Summit Wins 2012 AARP Andrus Award Alzheimer’s has robbed Campbell of many of his best memories, gained over a …