Perry HPV order in 2007 resurfaces in debate
The 2007 Texas executive order mandating HPV vaccination for preteen girls returns to the national stage as Rick Perry faces questions in debates. Critics cite cost, opt-out limits, and crony connections with Merck, while supporters cite public health guidance and a New York Times editorial praising the move.
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Rick Perry
Perry
Texas
Merck
Mike Toomey
Toomey
Michelle Bachmann
Republican Governors Association
Association
Mitt Romney
Jimmy Carter
Romney
New York Times
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Family Physicians
Times
Bachmann
the Times
McNeely
Today in History and Birthdays of notable figures
On this day in 1776 Nathan Hale was hanged as a spy. Lincoln announced the Emancipation Proclamation, to take effect January 1, 1863. Iraq invaded Iran in 1980, starting an eight year war. Birthdays include Michael Faraday and Joan Jett. Willie Mays hit his 600th homer in 1969. Faraday quote notes.
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Nathan Hale
Abraham Lincoln
Iraq
Persian Gulf
Iran
Michael Faraday
Tommy Lasorda
Eugene Roche
David Stern
Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr
Joan Jett
Bonnie Hunt
San Francisco Giants
Willie Mays
San Diego
Joseph Addison
Cato
The American Jobs Act and the deficit politics debate
In a heated critique of GOP framing, the piece argues the deficit is miscast as the core issue while unemployment and jobs creation dominate public concern. It cites endorsements from economists and business leaders, noting Obama’s plan would create hundreds of thousands of jobs and substantial growth. Donna Brazile adds context as a commentator.
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Barack Obama
Obama
Republican Party
Boehner
Wall Street
Mark Zandi
Moody's
Pimco
Bill Gross
CNN
Piers Morgan
Citigroup
Richard Parsons
Macroeconomic Advisers
Economic Policy Institute
Donna Brazile
ABC
NPR
Roll Call
Capitol Hill
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Dave
Jim DeMint
South Carolina
Congress
Ted Poe
Gowpoe
Ron Paul
Dist
Gene Green
Janie Gray
Angie
Baytownsun.com
Joshua Hart
Joshua.hart
Sunnews
The
Baytown Sun
Memorial Drive
P.O
Baytown
Baytownsun
Memorial
Sun
Adam Vanelli
Fred Hartman
Editorial
Jim
M.A. Bengtson Community Member
Jay Eshbach
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