Category Archives: Health Care & Medicare

The Obstructed View: GOP, Bailout, Health Care, Death Penalty

Posted on January 12, 2009 by bfiasamosborne

The Obstructed View  Random thoughts from an idle mind for the beginning of 2009 by Sam OsborneWILL THE REPUBLICAN PARTY FURTHER DISINTEGRATE, FADE TO THIRD-PARTY STATUS, AND EVENTUALLY ON INTO OBLIVION?    If it does,the party that replaces it will likely … Continue reading →

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New Study: 38% of American Adults Use Alternative Medicine

Posted on December 12, 2008 by bfialindathieman

New Study: 38% of American Adults Use Alternative Medicine by Rob Stein, Washington PostMore than one-third of adults and nearly 12 percent of children in the United States use alternatives to “traditional” medicine, according to a large federal survey released … Continue reading →

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Iowa House: Jubilation in Progressive Community as Rants Faces Demotion

Posted on November 18, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Iowa House: Jubilation in Progressive Community as Rants Faces Demotion by Linda ThiemanIt’s been a tough couple of years for Christopher Rants (R-Sioux City).  First, the Republicans lose control of the Iowa House and Rants loses his position as speaker, … Continue reading →

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Hormone-disrupting Cosmetics Chemicals Found in Teenage Girls

Posted on November 17, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Hormone-disrupting Cosmetics Chemicals Found in Teenage Girls The Campaign for Safe CosmeticsTeenage girls across America are contaminated with hormone-disrupting chemicals found in cosmetics and body care products, confirms a new study released recently by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a … Continue reading →

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Iowa for Health Care Leads Charge to Fix Health Care System

Posted on November 5, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Iowa for Health Care Leads Charge to Fix Health Care System Iowa for Health CareHealth Care Voters and leaders of the state's largest issue-based campaign, Iowa for Health Care, extend their congratulations to President-elect Barack Obama and the many down-ticket … Continue reading →

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Iowa Health Care Voters Confront McCain

Posted on October 1, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Health Care Voters Confront McCain by Andrew Mertens, Iowa for Health CareDemonstration in Des Moines highlights inadequate health care proposed by presidential candidateArea voters united in Iowa for Health Care raised concerns about Senator John McCain's proposed health care … Continue reading →

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Bipartisan roundtable to build on Iowa’s bold effort to make health care accessible and affordable for all

Posted on August 18, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Bipartisan roundtable to build on Iowa's bold effort to make health care accessible and affordable for all By Jack Hatch and Ro FoegeCongressional delegation and other key players invited DES MOINES – A bipartisan group of Iowa lawmakers announced plans … Continue reading →

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Health Care Should Be For Patients Not Profits

Posted on June 6, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Health Care Should Be For Patients Not Profits By Americans for Healthcare The health care system in the United States is in crisis. Corporate buyout firms like KKR maximize profits at all costs at the expense of patient care and … Continue reading →

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We need to Fight Disease

Posted on May 22, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

We need to Fight Disease By Neil Daniels In Iowa it is not the insurance companies causing high health care costs. I am have someone cyberattacking on my e-mail. No doubt because of this issue. I am causing someone pain. … Continue reading →

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SEIU and Iowa for Health Care Help Raise Nurse Wages Statewide

Posted on May 3, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

SEIU and Iowa for Health Care Help Raise Nurse Wages Statewide. By Iowans for Health Care   SEIU Local 199 and Iowa for Health Care are holding a Press Conference at the UI Hospitals and Clinics on Tuesday, May 6, … Continue reading →

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