l'chaim Aug. 19, 2009

Americans Are Living Longer Than Ever

By Dan Amira

A new report by the Center for Disease Control pegs the average U.S. life expectancy at 78, the highest it’s ever been. Sadly, this number is expected to drop next year once President Obama begins killing old people for being old. [AP via NYDN]

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