Everyone knew those newsroom cuts were going to have an impact at some point. Few could have imagined, however, I suppose, that it would come to this. (Dan Kennedy was also impressed). … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2011
Is it time?: Vermont going single payer
Newly elected Vermont Governor Shumelin is moving the state towards single payer. He formed a consulting group headed by Dr. William Hsaio, chief designer of the Taiwan health plan. The latter runs at a cost of 6% of GNP and … [Read more...]
Enter Pioneer’s Better Government Competition to Win $10,000!
Here it is, everyone - http://pioneerinstitute.org/pr... YOUR chance to improve the quality of life in Massachusetts! Pioneer's been holding this citizens' ideas contest for two decades now, and we want YOU to send us your ideas! Entry … [Read more...]
CigRX Side Effects
This product is a lozenge that is mint flavored. You let the lozenge dissolve in your mouth when you would normally have the desire to smoke and it reduces the desire to smoke on a temporary level. Before using any product you should check … [Read more...]
Social Security fund will be drained by 2037
From my favorite news source... MSNBC New congressional projections show Social Security running deficits every year until its trust funds are eventually drained in about 2037. This year alone, Social Security is projected to collect $45 … [Read more...]
Will Senator Brown vote for sensible filibuster reform?
I'm reading that the Senate's votes on filibuster reform are likely to happen today. Senator Mark Udall of Colorado has introduced these proposals: No filibuster on a motion to proceed: An idea put forth by Senator Michael Bennet and … [Read more...]
Generational responsibility? Try it and you’ll go to jail.
I find this to be a shocking display of why the powerless can never get ahead. What this woman did is something I might have done if I lived part of the time with my father in another town. I would have felt it OK to enroll my … [Read more...]
Gov’s budget would cut homeless, mental health and employment programs
Please take a moment to review the areas of the budget that impact your clients/consumers and advise us as to any other line items in jeopardy that we should be monitoring by emailing Bill Yelenak.This is the first of several … [Read more...]
Gov Patrick’s plan to destroy private indigent defense and hire a minimum of 1500
But private lawyers, known as bar advocates, say they perform a valuable service at a low cost. "I'm surprised the governor would want to eliminate a successful, privatized group of very economically independent contractors,'' said Deborah … [Read more...]
GOP is taking from YOU and giving to Billionaires
According to this chart, the Bottom 80% of us will see an INCREASE in TAXES by 4.6% , while the top 10% of income earners, those making between 127K and more will see a tax cut. On top of all this, if you make 460K+ a year your taxes are … [Read more...]
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