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A Band-Aid For Healthcare
At 2800 pages, it is clear the healthcare bill is too big and too convoluted to serve the people well. The public does not trust Congress or its judgment behind closed doors. Open this bill up and pare it down into smaller parts which are markedly easier to understand and digest for the populace and the politicians. If government will focus on cost savings FIRST, then expanded healthcare access will naturally follow.
Expressing Your Political Voice With a T-shirt
American citizens are fortunate enough to live in a country where opinions can be expressed and shared. Perhaps it is not simply a right we can all enjoy, but part of our ultimate responsibility as well. The clothes we wear might actually be a good starting point in helping us express those opinions.
Nutritional Supplements, FDA Regulations, and Pharmaceuticals’ Free Pass
In February Senator John McCain sponsored a bill to regulate nutritional supplements and the companies who manufacture them (The Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010, S3002), but this bill is now dead in the water. Along with millions of other Americans, I am relieved that the McCain bill is no longer a threat but am concerned about future developments in this arena.
Our Newest Special Interest Group - The Unemployed
Unemployment - the Rhetoric of Disinformation I have been studying the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports on January and February unemployment. Each month they issue a six page press release. After spending several hours studying these releases, the only conclusion I can draw is that the government is deliberately misleading people about US joblessness.
How to Raise Money For a Local Political Campaign
Without a doubt, one of the most unfortunate parts of being a candidate in a local political campaign is the necessity of raising money from donors. Asking contributors to give money to your campaign can be a very uncomfortable thing to do for a new candidate, but winning your local election is much easier if you have enough money in the bank. While it might be difficult for you to get used to asking for donations, there are some simple tips you can use to make the process easier.
An Economy Over the Edge, Now What?
Despite a market rally and record corporate profitability the economic freefall continues. Stubborn unemployment, increasing government debt, and the continuation of the financial sector's creativity point to trouble ahead. Politicians and business leaders seek their own fortunes in the crisis. It is time for "the people" to set things right.
Local Election Candidates and Door-To-Door Campaigning
If you're a local election candidate, one of the most effective ways that you can campaign and win votes is to do door-to-door canvassing in your district or city. While it can be difficult, tiring and time-consuming, personally visiting local voters at their homes is the best way to help them remember your name and your campaign message.
Win Your Local Election and Run a Great Political Campaign
So, you've made the decision to become a candidate in a local election and run for office. If you're the type of person who loves to work hard and make a difference for the better in your community, then running for local office is one of the most rewarding things you can possibly do. If you aren't familiar with political campaigns and how to run an election effort, then it might seem to be an intimidating venture at first glance.
Republicans Whine About Reconciliation
It's not surprising that Republicans are this week whining about the impending attempt by the Democrats to use Senate reconciliation rules to pass Health Care Reform legislation. It's the kind of thing that has become the norm in today's fractured American political environment.
A Government For the People
Though most people do agree that the failings of the current healthcare system should be addressed, how that should be achieved is still very much a topic of debate. Unfortunately, this discussion will only occur outside the walls of the Capitol Building.
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