Emergency-911 service restored for AT&T mobile customers in U.S.: company

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Emergency-911 service restored for AT&T mobile customers in U.S.: company

"Service has been restored for wireless customers affected by an issue connecting to 911," a representative for the company said in an email statement. Earlier on Wednesday evening, public safety agencies across the country said in alerts that AT&T mobile phone customers nationwide were unable to reach 911 emergency dispatchers. "AT&T is experiencing a nationwide outage which is affecting 911 calls," authorities in Washington, D.C., said in an email alert.

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U.S. to expand mental health care for some veterans

(Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said on Wednesday that it intends to expand mental health care to former service members with other-than-honorable (OTH) administrative discharges. As part of the proposal, former OTH service members will be able to seek treatment at a VA emergency department, Vet Center or contact Veterans Crisis Line, the department said in a statement. Veterans who receive do not receive an honorable discharge are not eligible for many Veterans Affairs benefits.

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Medical providers oppose Trump-backed health plan, Democrats take aim

By Susan Cornwell and Yasmeen Abutaleb WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. doctors' organization and several hospital groups came out strongly on Wednesday against a Republican plan backed by President Donald Trump to overhaul America's healthcare system, as Democrats mounted a fierce battle to thwart the bill. Two House of Representatives committees began debating the plan and considering amendments two days after it was unveiled by Republican leaders.

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