Health care debate tests civility in national dialogue
Column urges listening first before dialoguing across backgrounds amid health care reform discussions led by Kathleen Sebelius in Philadelphia with Sen. Arlen Specter in attendance. It critiques insurer profits, pre existing conditions, and calls for public options to lower costs while noting U S health care costs and outcomes compared with international peers.
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Letter: Public distrust of Congress and money in politics
Joe McElligott argues that special interest money controls Congress under the Obama administration and accuses lawmakers, including Sen. Tom Harkin, of prioritizing corporate money over constituents. He questions the value of voting amid perceived corruption.
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Slander and politics tied to Obama amid media critique
Jonathon Goldberg cites "The presidency reveals Obama as the god who bleeds" amid GOP and media attack. Reader reflects on Obama as a hopeful leader facing powerful vested interests and sustained slander. A second segment praises Iowa Equine Rescue and Awareness League for rescuing horses with a foster story and contact info.
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Obama criticism and health care debate spark heated rhetoric
Sean Lee Holzinger of Cedar Rapids voices strong opposition to President Obama citing alleged misguidance and promises. He calls for reform options including integrating or replacing federal health care with a universal system, condemning perceived partisan obstruction during August recess.
Obama Plan Lets Senior Citizens Expire
A political brief claims the Senate health care bill would ration care for seniors and force Medicare cuts. It argues President Obama seeks to deny government coverage for old age pre existing conditions and labels it age discrimination and socialism.
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Time for Affordable Health Insurance for All
A speech advocates House Resolution 3200 to provide quality affordable health insurance to all Americans. It argues the current system hurts families, cites bankruptcy from illness, and predicts Iowa families would pay over 20 000 annually by 2016. The plan includes a public option and government assistance.
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AFSP Cedar Rapids to Host Out of the Darkness Walks
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention announces two Cedar Rapids events to raise awareness and funds. On September 13 the AFSP hosts an Out of the Darkness Community Walk to support research and education while on November 21 the 11th annual National Survivors Day program aids those bereaved by suicide. All affected welcome.
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American Foundation For Suicide Prevention
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