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02/25/08: Headlines
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria: Luminex Partners with Terasystem as Its Channel Gateway 02/25/08
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria: American Hospital Association Endorses SIS Surgical Scheduling 02/25/08
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria: MobileAccess Emerges as the In-Building Wireless Standard for 02/25/08
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria: MeadWestvaco Named to CRO Magazine's '100 Best Corporate Citizens' 02/25/08
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria: Meru Networks and MobileAccess Partner to Certify Interoperability 02/25/08
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria: Clinton assures donors her campaign is on track; Obama criticizes 02/25/08
AllAfrica.com, Washington: Uganda: Stolen Childhood 02/25/08
The Nation., NY: Ralph: Don't Run! 02/25/08
About - News & Issues, NY: Free Trade Roils Clinton, Obama in Ohio Democratic Primary 02/25/08
CounterCurrents.org, India: India And China: Conflict, Competition, And Cooperation In The Age 02/25/08
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com, OR: Wyden and his health care plan 02/25/08
ReliefWeb (press release), Switzerland: DRC: Alarm over lack of care leading to 16 prison deaths 02/25/08
MSNBC: Oh-eight (D): 'They call him (her) flipper' 02/25/08
Montclair Times, NJ: State report finds flaws with civil unions 02/25/08
Spero News: Love, American style 02/25/08
National Journal, DC: 2/25: You Ain't Crashing This Party 02/25/08
National Journal, DC: A Dime's Worth Of Difference? 02/25/08
WTN News, WI: Bill Frist: Politics matters in healthcare IT 02/25/08
Trading Markets (press release), CA: The Maybach Journal: Has added Masimo Corp. to their watch list 02/25/08
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX: Bill Clinton: 'The best candidate I ever put eyes on in my life' 02/25/08
TMC Net, CT: Imprivata Maintains Its Healthcare Leadership Position as an 02/25/08
Red Bluff Daily News, CA: Don Polson: Sicko: Tired of flu and Times' cheap shot against McCain 02/25/08
Trading Markets (press release), CA: ARC Gives Illinois Lawmakers Low Grades on Racial Equity 02/25/08
Primenewswire (press release), CA: Non-Invasive Cardiac Monitor from Woolsthorpe Technologies Sets 02/25/08
PR-USA.net (press release), Bulgaria: American CareSource Holdings Reports 260% Increase in Revenues for 02/25/08
TMC Net, CT: Mellanox Announces Significant Uptake in End-User Demand for 02/25/08
Political Affairs Magazine, NY: Black History Month: Henry Winston and the African American 02/25/08
Otago Daily Times, New Zealand: Nader back in bid for presidency 02/25/08
OSU - The Lantern, OH: Obama talks healthcare 02/25/08
Bahrain News Agency, Bahrain: SHURA COUNCIL HOLDS WEEKLY MEETING 02/25/08
Lifescience-online, Switzerland: Artisan Pharma's Lead Product, ART-123, Approved in Japan 02/25/08
RedOrbit, TX: Cuba's Old Guard Keeps Firm Grip on Island's Future 02/25/08
Ad-Hoc-News (Pressemitteilung), Germany: Dynavax Names Martin E. Sanders, MD 02/25/08
Trading Markets (press release), CA: Eclipsys Acquires Enterprise Performance Systems, Inc. (EPSi 02/25/08
Cape Gazette, DE: leadership exhibit set for Friday, Feb. 29 02/25/08
Market Wire (press release): The Fraser Institute: BC Health Authorities Don't Want You to Know 02/25/08
Gather.com, MA: US HEALTHCARE; A FAILING SYSTEM IN NEED OF REFORM 02/25/08
PharmaLive.com (press release), PA: Sciele Expands Alliance with Sanofi-Aventis to Market Allegra 02/25/08
Columbus Dispatch, OH: Clinton offers best cures for nation's ills, her husband says 02/25/08
RTT News, NY: Clinton's Ohio Lead Narrows, Poll Shows [] 02/25/08
The Columbian, WA: Of losers, winners and spin zones 02/25/08
Chillicothe Gazette, OH: Bill Clinton addresses more than 1000 at OU-C 02/25/08
Niagarafallsreporter.com, NY: WEB EXCLUSIVE! HILLARY GOT HOSED 02/25/08
Shanghai Daily, China: Clinton facing her last stand 02/25/08
Across the Aisle, DC: The Clinton-Obama Exchange You Might Have Missed 02/25/08
North Star Writers Group, MI: Hillary Clinton's Economic Solution: The New F-Word 02/25/08
RTT News, NY: Clinton Suggests Obama Is Naive [] 02/25/08
KXMC, ND: Senator Conrad's Editorial in Fargo Forum today | KXNet.com North 02/25/08
Kaiser network.org, DC: Prevalence of Late-Stage Cancer Diagnoses Among Uninsured 02/25/08
Kaiser network.org, DC: Newspapers Examine Presidential Candidates Clinton, Obama 02/25/08
Zeal For Truth, OR: The Drug War and Everyday Economics 02/25/08
Burlington Hawk Eye, United States: Reality may hinder pledges 02/25/08
Austin Herald, MN: Health care plan of local Independent candidate endorsed 02/25/08
Auburn Citizen, NY: Clinton Assures Donors After Losses 02/25/08
Daily Mail, UK: Obama accuses Clinton of smear campaign after circulating photos 02/25/08
Earthtimes, UK: Utility Workers Back Obama 02/25/08
Indlaw.com, India: Text of the President's address to Parliament 02/25/08
ADVANCE, PA: Study Examines Impact of Economic 02/25/08
Colorado Springs Gazette, CO: Obama, Clinton campaigns spar over NAFTA 02/25/08
Earthtimes, UK: GSI Securitization Inc. Engages EricDavid & Sons, Inc. to Initiate 02/25/08
Log Cabin Democrat, AR: Hillary Clinton angry over Obama mailings 02/25/08
Interactive Investor, UK: Campaign promises face reality check 02/25/08
Hartford Courant, United States: Upbeat Despite Defeats 02/25/08
Earthtimes, UK: CIGNA Medical Group Selects Allscripts for Electronic Health Record 02/25/08
Galen Institute, VA: A Conservative Advises Sen. Obama on Health Policy 02/25/08
Waco Tribune Herald, TX: Wesley Null and Dwight Allmon, guest column: Obama can change 02/25/08
Macon Telegraph, GA: Clinton furious over Obama's mailings 02/25/08
Earthtimes, UK: InfoLogix Shows How to Break the Mobility Barrier, With a Live 02/25/08
Earthtimes, UK: Masimo Announces Continuous Noninvasive Total Hemoglobin 02/25/08
Wilmington News Journal, OH, OH: Expensive campaign promises would face deficit reality check 02/25/08
02/24/08: Headlines
The Observer, UK: Ten years on: it's time to count the cost of the Viagra revolution 02/24/08
Guardian Unlimited, UK: Costly Campaign Vows Face Reality Check 02/24/08
Guardian Unlimited, UK: Campaign Promises Face Reality Check 02/24/08
Reuters: Clinton, Obama toughen their attacks 02/24/08
Reuters: Clinton upbeat about March 4 vote in Texas, Ohio 02/24/08
Reuters: WRAPUP 1-Clinton upbeat about March 4 vote in Texas, Ohio 02/24/08
MWC News, Canada: Clinton 'shames' rival Obama 02/24/08
Mail & Guardian Online, South Africa: Ralph Nader takes another shot at White House 02/24/08
San Mateo County Times, CA: Health workers picket Millbrae nursing home 02/24/08
Mirror.co.uk, UK: Clinton upbeat about vote in Texas and Ohio 02/24/08
Los Angeles Times, CA: Not-their-fault insurers 02/24/08
Los Angeles Times, CA: For state GOP, November may be the cruelest month 02/24/08
Los Angeles Times, CA: 'Wrong,' Clinton says of Obama's campaign mailings 02/24/08
Scotsman, United Kingdom: Plan for GPs to open after hours in chaos 02/24/08
Raw Story, MA: Nader mixes up 2008 race with new White House run 02/24/08
The Carpetbagger Report: Clinton unloads over Obama mailings ó but is she vulnerable? 02/24/08
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom: Let's take modest dose of American medicine 02/24/08
Free Internet Press, NY: Angry Clinton Says Obama Ads Misrepresent Her Positions On Issues 02/24/08
TheDay, CT: Clinton Campaign Rolls Into Rhode Island 02/24/08
Kuwait Times, Kuwait: Nader to run again 02/24/08
East African, Kenya: Stolen childhood 02/24/08
Earthtimes, UK: AHF Sues LA Housing Dept. to Prevent Closure of AIDS Site 02/24/08
NY1, NY: Huckabee Guests On SNL; Nader Tosses His Hat Into White House Ring 02/24/08
MiamiHerald.com, FL: Clinton, Obama vague on how they will pay for spending 02/24/08
ArabianBusiness.com, United Arab Emirates: 45 labourers jailed over violent protest 02/24/08
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX: Clinton accuses Obama of tactics inspired by Rove 02/24/08
Marianas Variety, Micronesia: Hofschneider says NMI should consider universal health care plan 02/24/08
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN: Business People 02/24/08
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX: Insurance woes lead some to shun DNA testing 02/24/08
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, AK: 'Mired' offers an eloquent indictment of America's health care system 02/24/08
New Brunswick Home News Tribune, NJ: Universal healthcare mulled 02/24/08
Yourcanterbury.co.uk, UK: How Mother Nature is winning with the superbugs 02/24/08
PR-USA.net (press release), Bulgaria: Elanco Exercises Option for Lipid Sciences' Viral Immunotherapy 02/24/08
Ventura County Star, CA: Physicians should not be police 02/24/08
PR.com (press release), NY: San Diego Mayoral Candidate Steve Francis Unveils 'Urban 02/24/08
The Tennessean, TN: Nursing homes want only to protect profits 02/24/08
Ventura County Star, CA: Governor overestimating lottery's value, experts say 02/24/08
Ventura County Star, CA: Clinton rips Obama over campaign mailings about her stands 02/24/08
Korea.net, South Korea: Province to adopt policies supporting foreign residents 02/24/08
Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica: Unspeakable treachery 02/24/08
Thanh Nien Daily, Vietnam: "Shame on you," Clinton tells Obama 02/24/08
Sunday Paper, GA: Through the eyes of a patient 02/24/08
Emirates Business 24/7, United Arab Emirates: UAE-Kerala in Dh1.8bn Sky City plan 02/24/08
Associated Content, CO: Election 2008: Republican Turned Democrat Denied Committee 02/24/08
RedOrbit, TX: Clinton: Obama Uses 'Karl Rove's Playbook' 02/24/08
World Health Care Blog, DC: China May Reveal Healthcare Reform Plan Soon 02/24/08
Peninsula On-line, Qatar: Shame on you Barack Obama, says Hillary 02/24/08
The Wenatchee World Online, WA: Stocks of local interest 02/24/08
Sunday Herald, UK: Let's keep the faith with Fidel 02/24/08
RedOrbit, TX: Obama Keeps Pressure on Foe in Ohio Stops: Her Plan Targets Your 02/24/08
Business Insurance, IL: Striding toward health in The Old Line State 02/24/08
Chicago Sun-Times, United States: Candidates make lots of pricey promises 02/24/08
TVNZ, New Zealand: Clinton upbeat about March vote 02/24/08
Times-West Virginian, WV: UPDATE ó Expensive campaign promises would face deficit reality check 02/24/08
News 8 Austin, TX: Former President Bill Clinton rallies supporters in Killeen 02/24/08
Examiner.com: Expensive campaign promises would face deficit reality check 02/24/08
WFAA, TX: Bill Clinton touts wife's experience in Arlington speech 02/24/08
The Swamp - Chicago Tribune Blog, IL: Hillary Clinton: 'More to say' about Bill 'some day' 02/24/08
GoErie.com, PA: Angry Clinton rips Obama over campaign mailings 02/24/08
Dargaville & Districts, New Zealand: 'Shame on you' Clinton tells Obama 02/24/08
RedOrbit, TX: Clinton Accuses Rival of Sending Out False Flyers: Health Care 02/24/08
02/23/08: Headlines
Contra Costa Times, CA: Clinton: Obama mailings deceptive 02/23/08
Guardian Unlimited, UK: Clinton: Obama Mailings Are Deceptive 02/23/08
American Muslim, MO: Love, American Style 02/23/08
Huffington Post, NY: The Sound Of Democrats' Silence On Civil Liberties 02/23/08
Reuters: WRAPUP 1-"Shame on you," Clinton tells Obama 02/23/08
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria: Indian Prime Minister Meets with Coalition for AIDS Treatment 02/23/08
The Envelope, CA: Shut up or speak out at Oscars? 02/23/08
Washington Post, United States: New Bailout Proposed for Pr. George's Hospital System 02/23/08
Washington Post, United States: Clinton Unloads on Obama's 'Destructive' Tactics 02/23/08
Press of Atlantic City, NJ: One year later, NJ civil unions stuck in 'second-class status' 02/23/08
USA Today: Clinton scolds Obama over campaign mailings 02/23/08
The Hill, DC: Michael Moore says insurance industry would love Clinton's 02/23/08
Raw Story, MA: Moore wants Michigan vote re-do to fix 'Soviet-style election' 02/23/08
Cincinnati Catholic Telegraph, United States: Hope remains for solution to immigration dilemma in US 02/23/08
Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA: More Risk Factors, Less Access to Care Behind Higher Stroke Rates 02/23/08
NEWS.com.au, Australia: No argument about it 02/23/08
San Mateo County Times, CA: Health workers picket Millbrae nursing home 02/23/08
Salon: From "Sicko" to Iraq-o 02/23/08
International Herald Tribune, France: Healthcare a flash point in Democrats' debate 02/23/08
International Herald Tribune, France: Angry Clinton rips Obama over campaign mailings 02/23/08
NewsBusters: 'SiCKO's' Michael Moore at Odds with Clinton and Obama Oscar Eve 02/23/08
Overlawyered, NY: ARCHIVE -- NOVEMBER 2002 (I) 02/23/08
BloggingStocks: Comfort Zone Investing: Watch these bellwether stocks 02/23/08
Wilmington News Journal, OH, OH: Adios in-Fidel 02/23/08
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX: 'Heartsick' Clinton curtails rally after motorcade death 02/23/08
DailyIndia.com, FL: Manmohan Singh meets with Coalition for AIDS Treatment Access 02/23/08
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX: Clinton crowd disappointed, understanding 02/23/08
HealthNEWS. Direct!, India: InfoLogix to Launch a Complete Real-Time Wireless Surgery 02/23/08
AZ Central.com, AZ: Scottsdale/northeast Valley briefs 02/23/08
The Winchester Star, VA: Blue Ridge Hospice receives national certification 02/23/08
InfoBolsa, Spain: POR AGENCIAS: Agencia IBNW 02/23/08
FOXBusiness: FDA Grants Accelerated Approval of Avastin in Combination With 02/23/08
Ministry of Defence (press release), Sri Lanka: Resolute action against LTTE by UN essential 02/23/08
CBS 5, CA: Insurance Wouldn't Cover SF Hospital Stay 02/23/08
ChicagoPride.com, United States: Art Against AIDS to Benefit HIV/AIDS Community 02/23/08
Bangkok Post, Thailand: Academic hits at US over CL 02/23/08
KLTV, TX: Numbers Show Democrats Showing Up In Record Turnout 02/23/08
WTHI, IN: McCain campaigns in Indianapolis 02/23/08
The News - International, Pakistan: Income inequality to be a big challenge for new govt 02/23/08
Marblehead Reporter, MA: Meet the candidates for state rep -- and learn their views 02/23/08
HULIQ, NC: Molecular Profiles Strengthens in-house Team with Two New Senior 02/23/08
Imperial Valley News, CA: CBP and European Union Team in Combating Pirated Goods 02/23/08
Team 4 News, TX: Obama Speaks at UTPA 02/23/08
Trading Markets (press release), CA: JPMorgan: GlaxoSmithKline, Gilead, others could benefit from US 02/23/08
Newsinferno.com, NY: Nursing Home Negligence Lawsuit Says Misappropriation of Funds for 02/23/08
Medgadget.com, CA: The Great 2008 Medgadget Debate 02/23/08
Trading Markets (press release), CA: MedcomSoft Captures Prominent Industry Awards at HIMSS 2008: 2007 02/23/08
Kuensel, Buhutan's National Newspaper, Bhutan: PDP promises economic progress 02/23/08
U.S. Daily, ca: "Shame on you," Clinton tells Obama 02/23/08
Bellingham Herald, WA: Death of motorcycle officer casts pall over Clinton campaign 02/23/08
Politico, DC: HRC: 'Shame on you Barack Obama' 02/23/08
New York Times, United States: Clinton Slams Obama Tactics 02/23/08
California Majority Report, CA: Today's Fresh Meat 02/23/08
Austin American-Statesman, TX: Where Huckabee, McCain and Paul stand on consumer issues 02/23/08
Austin American-Statesman, TX: Radical returns to Austin for Cornyn protest 02/23/08
National Post, Canada: Share This Story 02/23/08
National Post, Canada: Defining Obama 02/23/08
Christian Post: Presidential Candidates' Positions on the Issues 02/23/08
Rockford Register Star, IL: Governor sets aside bogeyman, at least for now 02/23/08
The Swamp - Chicago Tribune Blog, IL: Clinton: Obama untested, just like Bush was 02/23/08
Medical News Today, UK: Obama And Clinton Differ Slightly On Their Vision For Health Care 02/23/08
Auburn Citizen, NY: Where the Dem, GOP Candidates Stand 02/23/08
250,000,000, INSURED BUT STILL IN TROUBLE
news.yahoo.com
by Ted Rall
The Healthcare Crisis for the Rest of Us
NEW YORK--Some people are just cheap. Others are playing the odds, reasoning that paying for doctors and prescription medications on an ad hoc basis will prove cheaper than the $500-plus per month they'd have to shell out for health insurance. But most of America's 47 million uninsured live and die without coverage because they can't afford it. Worse than a national scandal, our failing healthcare system is an international disgrace. Hundreds of thousands of Americans are so desperate that they travel overseas in order to leech off socialized medical care systems, which are prevalent in other industrialized nations.
"We are overwhelmed by you (expletive deleted) Americans," an exasperated emergency-room physician at a Canadian hospital across the border from upstate New York told one of my friends, whose girlfriend had driven him the eight hours from Manhattan to Quebec after he'd fallen down some stairs and broken his arm.
We are Canada's Mexicans.
Fortunately we have our first chance to fix the sorry--more like non-existent--healthcare system since 1993, when the Clintons botched things up with a convoluted scheme designed to protect insurance industry profits. Democrats won control of Congress with two promises: getting us out of
Iraq and fixing healthcare. A USA Today/ABC News poll conducted two weeks before the midterm elections found 80 percent dissatisfied (60 percent highly dissatisfied) with the staggering cost of healthcare.
Staggering it is. In 2006, insurance premiums for an employer-sponsored health plan for a family of four averaged $11,500, more than the net annual salary of a full-time employee who earns $8 per hour. Americans pay over $2 trillion per year--four times the federal defense budget--on a healthcare system that sucks. And the cost keeps going up, two to three times faster than inflation. [more]
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