Health in St.Louis

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As five St.Louis area health systems join forces to identify the regions most pressing health needs, the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services is stressing the importance of measles vaccines.  An uptick in measles cases has emerged in several states, including Missouri. Nationally, the total number of cases, which can lead to brain damage…

Congress unveils $1.2 trillion plan to avert federal shutdown and bring budget fight to a close

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers have introduced a $1.2 trillion spending package that sets the stage for avoiding a partial government shutdown for several key federal agencies this weekend. The bill unveiled Thursday comes nearly six months into the current budget year and would allow Congress to complete its work in funding the government through September.…