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There's a new wind blowing like I've never known. I'm breathing deeper then I've ever done. And it sure feels good to finally feel the way I do. Now I wanna love somebody, love somebody like you. And I'm letting go of all my lonely yesterdays. I've

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英文歌词： I walked across an empty land I knew the pathway like the back of my hand I felt the earth beneath my feet Sat by the river and it made me complete Oh simple thing where have you gone I'm getting old and I need something to rely on So tel

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美国国家公共电台 NPR Health Insurers Try Paying More Up Front To Pay Less Later

ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Diabetes, high blood pressure and other chronic conditions account for the vast majority of health spending in the U.S. Some health plans are beginning to offer free maintenance care for people with chronic health problems. The hop

美国国家公共电台 NPR GOP Leaders Urge Return To 'High-Risk Insurance Pools' That Critics Call Costly

SCOTT SIMON, HOST: And House Republicans, as we noted, have met to discuss potential replacements for the Affordable Care Act. One suggestion to lower some people's premiums is to create what are called high-risk health insurance pools. But as Minnes

How to Safeguard Your Income

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MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: According to GoFundMe, 1 of every 3 of its online campaigns is now related to medical expenses. Some appeals are for people who say they don't have health insurance. Others say they have big bills left over after insurance or

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