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How Much Is a Kidney Worth? Australian Doctor Proposes Paying $47,000

An Australian doctor proposed Monday that the government pay up to $47,000 for kidney donations to overcome a chronic shortage. The suggestion touched off debate around the country on the idea, which critics say will end in the poor selling their organs to the rich. Kidney specialist Gavin Carney said …

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Report: U.S. May Send 7,000 More Service Members to Afghanistan

Some 7,000 U.S. troops soon may have to pack their bags for Afghanistan if the Pentagon goes through with plans to make up for a shortfall in military personnel from NATO, The New York Times reported on Saturday. If the proposal moves forward, Bush administration officials say, the service members …

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American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Says Contract Talks With Studios to Begin Wednesday

LOS ANGELES – Contract talks will begin Wednesday between the major Hollywood studios and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the union said Tuesday. The announcement came as studio talks with the larger Screen Actors Guild neared a temporary end to allow the AFTRA talks to begin. No …

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