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The Solution to Reducing State Deficits is to Cut Medicaid? You’ve Gotta Be Kidding!

The Solution to Reducing State Deficits is to Cut Medicaid? You’ve Gotta Be Kidding!

| January 31, 2011 | Comments (0)

From New York to California, Arizona to Georgia governors are proposing major cuts in Medicaid coverage as one of their solutions to their growing state budget deficits.  This at a time when the U.S.  population is moving toward  the day when 50% of the population will be over 50.   Do our leaders really think the [...]

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Food Safety Not Important Enough For Congress To Fund? You’ve Gotta Be Kidding!

Food Safety Not Important Enough For Congress To Fund? You’ve Gotta Be Kidding!

| January 4, 2011 | Comments (0)

Food Safety Not Important Enough For Congress To Fund? Recalls, legal expenses and lost sales resulting from foodborne pathogens cost food manufacturers billions of dollars each year. In addition, foodborne illness is estimated to cost the country about $152bn a year in medical costs and lost productivity. About one in six Americans becomes sick as [...]

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The US Fuel Efficiency Standard has not changed in 25 years? – You’ve Gotta Be Kidding!

The US Fuel Efficiency Standard has not changed in 25 years? – You’ve Gotta Be Kidding!

| November 20, 2010 | Comments (0)

The US Fuel Efficiency Standard has not changed in 25 years?

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You’ve Gotta Be Kidding!

State Governments Moving To Restrict Voter Registration
There is a movement underway in a number of states to enact restrictive and abusive voter ID laws under a thin veil of “preventing voter fraud.” Legislation already passed in Ohio could deprive nearly 900,000 citizens—mostly seniors, low-income individuals, students, the disabled and people of color—of their voting rights. A similar law was passed in Texas, and more laws are being considered in 20 other states. Call this Democracy? You've Got To Be Kidding!! What do you think?