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Roundup: Louisiana law school No. 5? / Medicare and GLP-1 / Small meatpacker support
Northwestern State University's proposed law school faces stalled approval despite President Jimmy Genovese's efforts, while Medicare begins covering GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for obesity treatment. The Trump administration plans to allocate $500 million to support smaller meatpackers amid high beef prices.
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