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WASHINGTON – Digging in for a long struggle, Republican senators and governors assailed the Democrats' newly minted health care legislation Thursday as a collection of tax increases, Medicare cuts and heavy new burdens for deficit-ridden states. read more »

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Do you think alcoholic beverage sales in any town stops families from moving into the community?

Tyler— Do you think the sale of alcohol in any town stops families from moving into the community? .
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Suspected Terrorists getting H1N1 Vaccine?

Tyler— Should suspected terrorists housed at Guantanamo Bay be elibible for Swine Flu Vaccines before the American People are able to get there vaccines? .
2 weeks ago | 5 comments

Sebelius trying to avoid swine flu panic

NEW YORK — Monday, Health and Human Service Secretary Kathleen Sebelius spoke about the swine flu pandemic on the Today Show.
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Do You Agree with The Obama Administration's Move to Lessen Federal Penalties for Medical Pot?

Tyler— East Texans Sound-Off on President Obama's new policy for federal agents not to crack down on people who sell and use medical marijuana that is legal in some states.
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Mineola Girl Faces Life With A Smile

MINEOLA - We're all facing similar hardships right now— what to bring to Thanksgiving dinner, which presents we need to buy for Christmas, and of course, where will we get the money for all of that? But, one little East Texas girl has faced much greater challenges her entire life.

Flu vaccines running out

TYLER— Those wanting a flu shot might have trouble finding one; there's a shortage.

Combatting the flu

TYLER— What do you do when you have the flu? Experts say the best things a person can do is get lots of rest, drink clear fluids, and stay home from work.

Hospitals distribute first swine flu vaccines

TYLER— Hospitals and health care providers are beginning to receive the first shipment of swine flu vaccines across the nation.

Officials working to prevent flu outbreak

TYLER— Officials in Smith County say they are working to stop the spread of influenza in county facilities.

9-Year-Old Tyler Student Dies From Swine Flu Virus

TYLER - School officials tell us, a 9-year-old student from Jack Elementary in Tyler has died with a case of swine flu.

Do you Think Illegal Aliens should be Allowed to purchase Health Insurance, even from the Government?

Do you think the illegal immigrants should be allowed to purchase health care insurance-even if it's from the government? A group of Democrats wants to include illegal aliens in the overhaul bill.

Do You think There Has Been Too Much Media Hype about Swine Flu?

Tyler— East Texans give our News Partner: KTBB Radio and Host Garth Maier and earful on whether the news media blew the Swine Flu out of proportion.

President Obama Defends Health Care Reform

UNDATED—President Obama starts this week with his first speech to a United Nations general assembly in New York on Monday.

Baucus Health Care Plan

Washington, DC — Montana Senator Max Baucus released the Senate Finance Committee's health care reform bill.

FDA Approves Swine Flu Vaccine

As expected, the FDA has approved the Swine Flu vaccine.

Health advisors want HPV shot for boys

WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal health advisers say Merck's vaccine Gardasil, which already is used to prevent cervical cancer in women, should also be approved to stop genital warts in men.