German parliament OKs heroin prescription

Neighboring Switzerland has long had similar programs. They have been credited with reducing drug-related crime and improving addicts' health.

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Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing

Time: 1:00p–4:00p

Location: N51, MIT Museum at 265 Massachusetts Avenue

On July 20, 1969 MIT engineers helped land the first man on the moon. Join scientists and engineers from MIT's Aeronautics and Astronautics Department for a look into the current projects being developed for the future of air and space.

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on the
  National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009

On Thursday, June 11th at 3:00pm, the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs will hold a hearing on Senator Jim Webb's legislation to comprehensively review and recommend reform to the nation's criminal justice system. The hearing entitled "Exploring the National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009," will take place at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room 226.

Women and Opioid Dependence

Workshop :Women and Opioid Dependence: The latest research findings in many areas of investigation are presented and discussed in this monthly workshop series presented by Women's Health Research at Yale and the Women's Behavioral Health Research Division in the Department of Psychiatry

George Soros Announces $50 Million Matching Grant to Fight Poverty in New York

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George Soros Announces $50 Million Matching Grant to Fight Poverty in New York
The Open Society Institute has pledged $50 million to the Robin Hood Foundation to help people
in New York City in need of basic services like food and shelter.

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How To Take Back Our Government ....or give it away

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