Category Archives: Big Government

Hello, Big Government; Goodbye, Patient Privacy

Posted on May 25, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Hello, Big Government; Goodbye, Patient Privacy Citizens' Council on Health Care National Physician ID Card Threatens Patient Privacy (St. Paul, Minnesota) – A new national health care identification system threatens the privacy of patients, and their access to health care, … Continue reading →

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U.S. Senate: Nuclear Option Plan Implodes

Posted on May 25, 2005 by bfialindathieman

U.S. Senate: Nuclear Option Plan Implodes American Progress In a major defeat to Majority Leader Bill Frist, a bipartisan group of 14 senators struck a deal last night to defuse the nuclear option. All members of the group rejected Frist's … Continue reading →

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ISU Democrats’ Filibuster to Enter One Hundredth Hour

Posted on May 23, 2005 by bfialindathieman

ISU Democrats' Filibuster to Enter One Hundredth Hour Group Protest Draws Attention to Danger of “Nuclear Option” in U.S. Senate Iowa State University Democrats, distressed over the potential violation of Senate rules, history, and tradition by the Republican majority, … Continue reading →

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Framing the Dissolution of the Filibuster: How Republican Senators Justify the Grab for Absolute Power

Posted on May 20, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Framing the Dissolution of the Filibuster: How Republican Senators Justify the Grab for Absolute Power By Robert S. Rivkin, Pacific News Service, AlterNet.org You've got to hand it to the Senate Republican leaders. Launching debate on May 17, Majority Leader … Continue reading →

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Power Failures and Rising Energy Costs

Posted on May 18, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Power Failures and Rising Energy Costs by Caroline Vernon IEA Warns of Coming Power Failures United Press International The Paris-based International Energy Agency has said Europe and North America could face power blackouts this summer. The agency said utility groups … Continue reading →

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Codex Threatens Our Health Freedoms

Posted on May 18, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Codex Threatens Our Health Freedoms By Nancy Lee Bentley, Co-Author, Dr. Mercola's Total Health Program There's a plain and simple fact about your health and health care choices you won't find covered in any of the mainstream media today: Your … Continue reading →

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Republican Leaders are Out of Control

Posted on May 15, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Republican Leaders are Out of Control Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Republican leaders in Washington are absolutely out of control. Instead of governing and doing the people's business, George Bush, Bill Frist and Tom Delay are on a quest for absolute … Continue reading →

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Take Action: Nuclear Showdown Near – Preserve the Filibuster

Posted on May 15, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Take Action: Nuclear Showdown Near – Preserve the Filibuster Planned Parenthood Senate Republicans and Democrats are bracing themselves for a major showdown this week that could be triggered by two controversial judges: Priscilla Owen and Janice Rogers Brown. Deemed extreme … Continue reading →

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The Future of Medicaid is NOT in Good Hands

Posted on May 14, 2005 by bfialindathieman

The Future of Medicaid is NOT in Good Hands Compiled by Don McCanne, Quote of the Day Newsletter Reuters May 13, 2005 Medicaid commission draws unusual interest By Julie Rovner When it comes to the Medicaid health program for the … Continue reading →

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National Insecurity Cards

Posted on May 12, 2005 by bfialindathieman

National Insecurity Cards By Bruce Schneier, AlterNet.org The biggest problem with a national ID program is that it just doesn't work – and will likely make us far less safe. Note: The REAL ID Act – a bill that brings … Continue reading →

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