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A Little Religousity Served Up with Your Healthcare

August 28, 2008August 26, 2008 John cultural traditions, Department of Health and Human Services, healthcare, Plan B. Abortion, religous beliefs, Stem Cell Research

It seems the patients have once again taken over the asylum that is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. HHS is reviewing a draft regulation that would deny federal funding to any hospital, clinic, health plan or other entity that does not accommodate employees who want to opt out of participating in care that runs counter to their personal convictions, including providing birth-control pills, IUDs and the Plan B emergency contraceptive.

Culture Movies Politics

Sicko

July 7, 2007March 24, 2008 John Documentary, healthcare, Insurance, Michael Moore, Sicko, Universal Healthcare

Acclaimed filmmaker Michael Moore sets out to investigate the American healthcare system. Sticking to his tried-and-true one-man approach, Moore sheds light on the complicated medical affairs of individuals and local communities.

Congress General Politics Society

Sick But True-Healthcare in America

November 10, 2005November 10, 2005 John america, american, Congress, conservatives, health, healthcare, needy, poor, progressive, republicans, sick, white house

For some time, the conservative “position” on health care has been a stalwart commitment to the status quo, resisting any proposals for sweeping reform. Two new studies comparing global health data — one by American Progress distinguished senior fellow Tom Daschle, another by the Commonwealth Fund — spell out what this position entails: conservatives apparently are content with a health care system that ranks #37 in the world (behind both developed and developing countries).

Congress Corruption Politics War

Fighting Abroad and Fighting At Home

November 10, 2005November 10, 2005 John administration, benefits, budget, Bush, Congress, cuts, government, healthcare, idiot, stupid, va, veteran-s affairs, white house

Administration and Congress turn their back on veterans.