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VA denies hypertension claims linked to herbicides (El Paso Times)

The Veterans Administration will not grant disability claims for hypertension related to Agent Orange or other herbicide exposure, according to Veterans Affairs Secretary James Peake, who decided existing research doesn't clearly establish a link between the two.

Indian River County Commissioners Bowden, Wheeler honored for studies (Vero Press Journal)

The Florida Association of Counties presented Indian River County Commissioners Sandra Bowden and Gary Wheeler with the advanced county commissioner designation following their completion of a comprehensive study program developed by the group.

Negotiators reach budget compromise (Burlington Times-News)

BUDGET DEAL. Legislative leaders on Thursday reached a compromise in the state's $21.3 billion budget.

Bengal gets Europe's disabled pilot to push polio campaign (HT via Yahoo! India News)

As the city goes into another mundane phase of 'Pulse Polio' on Sunday, it will have a new brand ambassador in Gautam Lewis. Born in Kolkata and raised in London, the polio victim is Europe's first pilot with a disability.

UPDATE — Ex-Capital High athlete headed for Paralympics (The Times West Virginian)

Capital High School alumnus Jamie Dean knows the precise number of blocks, traffic signals and other obstructions — like a Dumpster — that might impede his walk home.