It's a first for Dear Abby and Dear Ann Landers in nearly four decades of giving advice - they're covering the same topic on the same day.

"It's just a coincidence. We don't collaborate on anything. We used to collaborate on songs when we were children, but not now that we're adults," Abigail Van Buren said Thursday.Monday's columns by the twin sisters concern a mother who was billed $41,000 for her son's organ donations.

View Comments

Both columnists allowed officials to point out that the bill was a mistake and that the nation's organ donation programs are responsible for all costs.

Looking for comments?
Find comments in their new home! Click the buttons at the top or within the article to view them — or use the button below for quick access.