Today's Editorials
Saturday, November 21, 2009
The stakes are high in Senate health debate
Sens. Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins could play a key role in shaping this legislation.

Another View: Patients lose when doctors dismiss promise of healing herbs
Marijuana is not the only plant that should be part of the treatment of disease.

Commentary

ALAN HULLRemember the patients in dealing with health care reform
Physican assistants can provide more care and free up doctors for specialized work if the new law allows it.

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