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Two Massachusetts Teachers Unions Endorse Elizabeth Warren

John Cronin

Two large teachers unions in Massachusetts have endorsed Elizabeth Warren for president of the United States.

The Boston Teachers Union, which has 10,000 members and describes itself in a press release as "progressive and influential," endorsed Warren on Monday, January 13, the first time in its history the union has endorsed a candidate before a presidential primary.

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Connecticut To Test Newborns for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

John Cronin

Connecticut plans to require newborn children be tested for Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a rare genetic disorder occurring in about one in 11,000 Connecticut residents. The rare condition may lead to muscle and nerve control loss. It also results in fatalities.

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