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Sen. Franken introduces diabetes prevention bill

Sen. Al Franken has introduced a diabetes prevention bill,that he says will bring "significant health care savings and better health for Americans." Republican Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana is the co-sponsor. It's called the Diabetes Prevention Act of 2009... Full Article at MinnPost.com

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