Category Archives: Health Care & Medicare

Some Background on Health Care in Iowa

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Health Care for America Rally in Des Moines, Iowa

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Health Care for America Rally in Des Moines, Iowa Our friends at Iowa Citizens Action Network wanted us to pass along this flyer regarding a rally on health care in Des Moines on Wednesday, February 17th. If you have any … Continue reading →

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Report on SEIU/Change That Works Health Care Affordability Summit

Posted on January 19, 2010 by bfiacarolinevernon

Report on SEIU/Change That Works Health Care Affordability Summit By Caroline VernonWashington, DC – On January 13th, SEIU/Change That Works and health care reform coalition partners mobilized labor members and health care advocates from across the country for a national … Continue reading →

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Labor Leaders Stunned at Latest Health Care Compromise

Posted on December 21, 2009 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Leaders Stunned at Latest Health Care Compromise by Tracy Kurowski Last week, Senator Harry Reid revealed the latest compromise on a health care reform bill. – No public option  – No expansion of Medicare to seniors and retirees age 55 … Continue reading →

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No More Compromising on Health Care – Call on Senators to Reject All Public Option-Weakening Amendments

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Trish Nelson

No More Compromising on Health Care – Call on Senators to Reject All Public Option-Weakening Amendments Reports from The Hill are that Democratic Senators are preparing to offer a “compromise” amendment to the healthcare bill as soon as next week … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform Update: This Thing Is Going To Work (Or, Woot!)

Posted on October 27, 2009 by altapricehome

Health Care Reform Update: This Thing Is Going To Work (Or, Woot!) By Alta Price, M.D.I just heard on the tee vee Harry Reid’s announcement that the health care reform bill in the Senate will include a public plan option, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Health Care Reform from the President of the Iowa Federation of Labor

Posted on October 4, 2009 by bfiatracykurowski

Thoughts on Health Care Reform from the President of the Iowa Federation of Labor  Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO How many of you have seen a flyer or poster about a fund raiser for someone who needs help with health … Continue reading →

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2009 QC Earth Charter Summit – Local Foods

Posted on September 23, 2009 by bfiacarolinevernon

2009 QC Earth Charter SummitBuilding a Local Foods Movement By Caroline Vernon You’re invited to attend! The 2009 Quad Cities Earth Charter Summit“Building a Local Foods Movement”Saturday, September 26, 2009, 9am-3pmAugustana College – Wallenberg HallLocal Food is the theme of … Continue reading →

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HCAN Health Care Rally at Iowa STate Fair

Posted on August 26, 2009 by bfiacarolinevernon

HCAN “Health Care Can't Wait” Rally at the Iowa State Fair By Caroline Vernon Last Friday on August 21st, Eastern Iowans from Progressive Action for the Common Good, the Quad Cities Federation of Labor, and NAMI of Scott County boarded … Continue reading →

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Ryan J. Davis: Howard Dean For HHS

Posted on February 4, 2009 by bfialindathieman

Ryan J. Davis: Howard Dean For HHS Ryan J. Davis, Huffington PostTom Daschle's withdrawal leaves an opening at Health and Human Services. Howard Dean is the man for that job.Dean isn't given enough credit for his expert chairmanship of the … Continue reading →

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