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US gov shutdown is life-or-death for some cancer patients, including children

Rotwang October 3, 2013, 12:32am 61

They can’t volunteer time - Antideficiency Act 1870 - http://www.nbcnews.com/business/143-year-old-law-has-lawmakers-treading-gingerly-during-shutdown-8C11319714

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