Category Archives: Health Care & Medicare

Bush Junta Allows Antibiotics and Pesticides in “Organic” Foods

Posted on June 14, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Bush Junta Allows Antibiotics and Pesticides in “Organic” Foods AlterNet.org In their latest why-are-you-messing-with-my-life outrage, the Bush junta 'reinterprets' the organic label to include antibiotics and pesticides without consulting the National Organic Standards Board or the public. The Bush administration … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean: A Problem We Must Not Ignore

Posted on June 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Howard Dean: A Problem We Must Not Ignore Here is an excerpt from Gov. Dean's syndicated column for this week: There are over 43 million Americans who do not have health insurance and the problem is getting worse. Put another … Continue reading →

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Iowa: First State To Ban Mercury In Vaccines

Posted on June 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa: First State To Ban Mercury In Vaccines A Quiet Victory in Iowa AlterNet.org With little fanfare or national media attention, Iowa Gov. Thomas J. Vilsack on May 14 signed into law a state ban on the use of thimerosal, … Continue reading →

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A Message from Gov. Dean on Bridge the Gap for Health Care on June 19

Posted on June 7, 2004 by bfialindathieman

A Message from Gov. Dean on Bridge the Gap for Health Care June 19 As a doctor and a governor, there is no more important issue for me than ensuring quality, affordable health care for all. We did it in … Continue reading →

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Be An Iowa Health Care Voter

Posted on June 4, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Be An Iowa Health Care Voter This bit of excellent advice comes from Iowa For Health Care. How you can help: Vote in the Primary on June 8 With the primary election in Iowa coming up on Tuesday, June 8, … Continue reading →

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Call to Action: Write Senators Harkin and Grassley re The Reimportation of Drugs from Canada

Posted on June 1, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Call to Action: Write Senators Harkin and Grassley re The Reimportation of Drugs from Canada Today, The Progress Report quotes The Hill (subscription only), who reports that lawmakers may finally have “lined up the 60 votes needed to get a … Continue reading →

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Iowans Bridge The Gap For Health Care: June 19th

Posted on May 28, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowans Bridge The Gap For Health Care: June 19thOn Saturday, June 19th, tens of thousands of people will join together across the country to bridge the gap in health care.  From the Golden Gate Bridge to the Brooklyn Bridge, be … Continue reading →

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Vilsack Vetoes Fetal Personhood Bill

Posted on May 15, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Vilsack Vetoes Fetal Personhood Bill This just came in from Suzi Alexander, the Field Director of Governmental Affairs over at Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa.  Our thanks to all the Blog for Iowa readers who wrote or called Gov. Vilsack … Continue reading →

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Cashing In: Bush’s Health Care Quid Pro Quo Leaves American Families Stuck With The Bill

Posted on May 14, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Cashing In: Bush's Health Care Quid Pro Quo Leaves American Families Stuck With The Bill Here's a special report from the DNC. Bush and national Republicans have taken more than $100 million from the pharmaceutical, health services, and insurance industries … Continue reading →

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Medicare Drug Cards A Raw Deal For Seniors

Posted on May 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

MEDICARE DRUG CARDS A RAW DEAL FOR SENIORS Recently, Chuck Grassley, who helped push the horrible new Medicare bill through the U.S. Senate, advised seniors to “hire somebody to push a pencil for them” to help them understand this complex … Continue reading →

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