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May 25, 2017

UPDATE: Case Dismissed For Man Who Paid People To Withdraw Blood Without A License

Neighbors say a long line formed outside of the apartment building in Southwest where Khoa Hoang Nguyen was paying people $30 each for the blood samples.

May 24, 2012

Ronald Reagan’s Blood Gets Pulled Off the Auction Block

The medical vial containing dried bits of Ronald Reagan’s blood was removed from sale last night, says the British auction house that was attempting to sell the sanguinary bit of U.S. history.

May 23, 2012

Only Hours Left to Bid on That Vial of Reagan’s Blood

Just a friendly reminder that the auction of a vial containing dried bits of President Ronald Reagan’s blood will be ending in a few hours.

May 22, 2012

This Week Only: Buy Ronald Reagan’s Blood!

For conservative activists nostalgic for the morning-in-America days of the early 1980s, thsi might be the ultimate souvenir: A British auction house this week is selling a vial of President Ronald Reagan’s blood.

Jul 08, 2010

Hey D.C., Go Donate Blood

Due to a citywide blood shortage, the D.C. Council is reportedly giving serious consideration to a law which would allow 16-year-olds to donate blood with parental consent. According to a report in the Examiner, the American Red Cross’ supply of universal, type O negative blood is at “critically low” levels in Washington. (What, didn’t you donate on World Blood Day?) Most states allow 16-year-olds to donate with consent; and with donations in a summer lull,…

 
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