A New Jersey congressman whose father spent six years caring for his ailing wife wanted other families in similar situations to have someplace to turn when a primary caregiver needs a break. Republican Mike Ferguson got that wish Wednesday when the U.S. House of Representatives approved his Lifespan Respite Care Act, which provides $289 million over five years for states to train volunteers and provide other services to an estimated 50 million families caring at home for adults and children with special needs....
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