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Rush / Fluke: Name Calling For Me, But Not For Thee

Originally published March 16, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. 5 Comments

Rush / Fluke: Name Calling For Me, But Not For Thee

Rush Limbaugh’s over-the-top name calling directed at Georgetown University law student Sandra Fluke earlier this month has resulted in an over-the-top reaction which continues through this writing. What’s revealed by it all? It’s not about beating your opponent in a debate by making a solid, fact-based case – it’s just about beating down the people […]

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In the News: Week of September 17-23, 2009

Originally published September 26, 2009, By mllewendy. Updated September 26, 2009. Leave a Comment

In Nebraska Across the Country: CAP AND TRADE: Cap and Trade: The Wall Street Tax By Rep. Michelle Bachmann; September 21, 2009 CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES: 50 Bright Stars: An Assessment of Each State’s Constitutional Commitment to Limited Government By Nicholas Dranias; September 17, 2009 U.S. Constitution: The Originalist Perspective By David Forte; September 17, 2009 The […]

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In the News: Week of September 9-16, 2009

Originally published September 19, 2009, By mllewendy. Updated September 19, 2009. Leave a Comment

In Nebraska Across the Country HEALTH CARE: White House Hints at Health Care Takeover By Mark Imponmeni; September 12, 2009 Crisis of the Uninsured:  2009 By Devon Herrick; September 14, 2009 OTHER TOPICS:

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In the News: Week of September 4-10, 2009

Originally published September 11, 2009, By mllewendy. Updated September 11, 2009. Leave a Comment

Across the Country HEALTH CARE: Doctor Shortage Will Worsen Health Bill Impact By Dick Morris and Eileen McGann; September 9, 2009 Why Organized Labor Supports Government Health Care By James Sherk; September 4, 2009 Obama Health-Care Speech Bingo By Jim Geraghty; September 8, 2009 100 Stories of Personal Struggles with the Health Care System You […]

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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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In the News: Week of August 21-28, 2009

Originally published September 4, 2009, By mllewendy. Updated September 4, 2009. Leave a Comment

HEALTH CARE: In Nebraska It’s been a busy couple of weeks in Nebraska when it comes to the health care reform debate. What is VERY clear about what has occurred is that proponents of the bill have been very organized and ensured that there are a large number of attendees present who are for government […]

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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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In the News: Week of August 14-21, 2009

Originally published August 26, 2009, By mllewendy. Updated October 13, 2012. Leave a Comment

National News HEALTH CARE  (also see ** at end of post): Morning Bell:  How the Public Option Became the Core of Obamacare By Conn Carroll; ; August 19, 2009 Don’t Count on Obama’s Promise You Can Keep Your Healthcare Plan By Dan Spencer; ; August 17, 2009 Fact Checking the White House on Health Care […]

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