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MARTIN: Mary Agnes Carey is a senior correspondent at Kaiser Health News. That's a nonprofit news service. It's not affiliated with Kaiser Permanente, and she was kind enough to join us here in our Washington, D.C. studios. Mary Agnes, thanks again.
Saint Agnes of Rome. 292 - 304. Also known as: Saint Ines. Saint Agnes was a member of the Roman nobility born January 28, 292 and raised in a Christian family. Her name means pure in Greek and lamb in Latin.She was a beautiful virgin who turned away all suitors, declaring that she could have no spouse but Jesus. Many young men wanted to marry her.aint Agnes was a member of the Roman nobility born January 28, 292 and raised in a Christian family. Her name means pure in Greek and lamb in Latin.