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WASHINGTON – An unusual trio of lawmakers — one conservative Republican, one libertarian-leaning Republican, and one liberal Democrat — joined forces Wednesday to offer their support for legislation that would give states the option to distribute marijuana for medicinal purposes without intervention by the federal government. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., …

WASHINGTON – So you have a secret craving for Little Debbie peanut butter bars and a penchant for Kendall-Jackson merlot? While that customer loyalty card at the supermarket might perceivably save you a few pennies at the checkout counter, your buying habits could end up in the hands of government …

WASHINGTON – Recent Bush administration audits of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have provoked complaints from center officials who say they are suffocating under strict oversight of the public health agency. But others say the reviews, especially of HIV/AIDS prevention funding, are long overdue. According to officials in …