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In the News, August 28-September 4, 2009

Originally published September 5, 2009, By mllewendy. Updated March 9, 2012. Leave a Comment

In Nebraska Around the Country HEALTH CARE: Congressman Mike Rogers’ (MI) Opening Statement on Health Care in Washington, D.C. [Video]; July 16, 2009 Health Bill Breeches IRS Privacy By Dick Morris and Eileen McGann; August 31, 2009 Under Fire, President Obama Shifts Strategy (Drops Public Option) By Mike Allen and Jim Vandehei; September 3, 2009 […]

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Summary of Sen. Nelson’s Health Care Town Hall

Originally published September 1, 2009, By mllewendy. Updated January 25, 2011. Leave a Comment

Senator Ben Nelson’s Town Hall on Health Care Reform August 20, 2009 Madonna Rehabilitation Center, Lincoln, NE by Sara F. Nelson said he supports legislation that would “cut the spiraling cost of health care.” He added that the increasing cost of health care is not sustainable and that the cost should not be added to […]

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Summary of Congressman Fortenberry’s Town Hall

Originally published August 30, 2009, By mllewendy. Updated January 25, 2011. Leave a Comment

Congressman Jeff Fortenberry’s Town Hall on Health Care August 27, 2009 Lincoln Southwest High School, Lincoln, NE by Wendy N. There’s been a paradigm/culture shift in health care. Research used to be centered on infectious diseases (ex. polio) and now it is primarily on chronic illnesses (ex. diabetes). In addition, we’re centering on pro-wellness and […]

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*ACTION ALERT* Lincoln Education Association to Hold Pro-Health Care Reform Rally TONIGHT

Originally published August 24, 2009, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated March 9, 2012. Leave a Comment

*ACTION ALERT* Lincoln Education Association to Hold Pro-Health Care Reform Rally TONIGHT

A member of Grassroots in Nebraska became aware that the Lincoln Education Association is holding a pro-Health Care Reform rally at the State Capitol tonight from 6pm – 7pm. When one examines the LEA’s position on the issue, it is clear that they are fully in support of a public option. The group does express […]

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