Category Archives: National News

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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Action Alert: Save Our Waters from Sewage

Posted on May 11, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Action Alert: Save Our Waters from Sewage League of Conservation Voters Two phrases you never want to see in the same sentence: drinking water and “sewage blending.” What's worse, that's the Bush Administration's new plan for your water supply!  Read … Continue reading →

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Potential SSI Cuts Target Nation’s Most Vulnerable

Posted on May 10, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Who Will Get the Lifeboats?  Potential SSI Cuts Target Nation’s Most Vulnerable Guest Opinion in the Cedar Rapids Gazette By Sarah Walz, Iowa Policy Project There used to be an expression that went, “Women and children first.” The idea was … Continue reading →

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Bush White House Pressures Forest Service to Outsource Public Information

Posted on May 9, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Bush White House Pressures Forest Service to Outsource Public Information Center for Media and Democracy – PR Watch The U.S. Forest Service “is weighing replacement of 100 of its public information staff with private public relations firms,” according to documents … Continue reading →

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Moms At The Office

Posted on May 8, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Moms At The Office Martha Burk, Ph.D., Tompaine.com Martha Burk is author of Cult of Power: Sex Discrimination in Corporate America and What Can Be Done About It, just released from Scribner.  She chairs the National Council of Women’s Organizations. … Continue reading →

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Has Howard Dean Sold Us Out?

Posted on May 6, 2005 by bfialindathieman

 Has Howard Dean Sold Us Out? An Open Letter from Dennis Kucinich As stories of Chairman Dean's move to the center circulate amongst the Dean-inspired grassroots networks, Rep. Dennis Kucinich puts eloquent voice to what we've all been wondering. Dear … Continue reading →

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