Meanwhile a third investigation is being launched jointly by Westminster Council and Inner North West London Primary Care Trust.

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In addition, the group said, a shortage of health care professionals poses a serious obstacle to timely and adequate care, especially in rural areas and inner cities.

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But they too may like his health-care ideas and his willingness to talk about inner-city poverty (something he shares more with Mr Bush than Mr Gore).

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