Congress should redesign Medicare to do no harm
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Dean Sparks First Time Donor Turnout Amid Political Fatigue
A reader recounts abandoning cynicism about national politics and supporting Howard Dean after researching candidates. He notes Dean’s refusal to pander to voters, his honest stance, and how this inspired a donation and local political engagement.
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