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How one vet's persistence paid off It was an average-looking letter that landed in Paul Weaver's mailbox. But bearing news that his veteran's disability benefits had been stopped, it felt more like a ton of crashing bricks.   Nations:U.S. Afghanistan   Source:(Christian Science Monitor)   2008-07-23 New rating system in the works for nursing homes WASHINGTON - The U.S. has five-star rankings for restaurants and hotels. So why not five-star rankings for nursing homes?   Nations:U.S.   Source:(AP)   2008-06-18 Antibacterial wipes can spread superbugs: study Disinfectant wipes routinely used in hospitals may actually spread drug-resistant bacteria rather than kill the dangerous infections, British researchers said on Tuesday.   Nations:U.S.   2008-06-04 Study finds increases in nursing home, assisted living costs Costs for nursing homes, assisted living facilities and some in-home care services have increased for a fifth consecutive year, and could rise further if a shortage of long-term care workers isn't resolved, a new study indicates.   Nations:U.S.   2008-04-29 Headlines How one vet's persistence paid off 2008-07-23 New rating system in the works for nursing homes 2008-06-18 Antibacterial wipes can spread superbugs: study 2008-06-04 Study finds increases in nursing home, assisted living costs 2008-04-29 Most-viewed New rating system in the works for nursing homes 2008-06-18 Antibacterial wipes can spread superbugs: study 2008-06-04

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