Two veteran health care systems contrasted for south eastern New Mexico
A local columnist warns that VA and DoD health care operate separately with distinct IDs and rules. He notes VA care is for service connected veterans via VA clinics with disability-based fees, while Tricare covers retirees and some veterans through DoD facilities and contracted providers with co pays. He argues benefits erosion, rising costs, access limits, and a growing public option concern impacting veterans and families.
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New Mexico
DVS
John Garcia
Department of Defense
Tricare
Dod
Army
Navy
Air Force
Department of Veterans Affairs
Dod Pharmacy Review Board
Democrats push potential $100 billion extended jobless safety net
As unemployment climbs to 10.2 percent the Democratic plan would extend emergency unemployment benefits through 2010 and continue COBRA premium subsidies. The cost could reach about $85 billion for benefits plus $15 billion for health coverage, with 1 million already losing aid in January and 3 million by March if extended. Officials debate offsets amid deficit concerns.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Jim McDermott
D-Wash
Budget Office
Tom Gavin
Maya MacGuineas
The
Committee For
Salinas Deplores Indigent Medical Costs After Job Loss
Maria Elena Salinas notes a highly educated professional’s emergency operation, week-long hospitalization, and lack of health insurance. She argues unemployment drives financial crisis and urges stimulus, jobs programs, and expert guidance to help those in desperate situations find any work.
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Peter
Maria Elena Salinas
Mariaesalinas.c
Modest growth Outlook From Broad Economic Data
New data show manufacturing expanding for a fourth straight month with a 53.6 ISM reading and rising new orders. Construction spending edged up 0.04 percent signaling sector stabilization while October homebuyer contracts climb for the ninth straight month helped by tax credits. Auto sales show stability as GM Ford Toyota hold steady and Chrysler lags amid ongoing government support.
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New York
Wall Street
David Wyss
Standard & Poor's
Institute For Supply Management
Commerce Department
National
U.S
General Motors
Ford
Toyota
Chrysler
Health care warning echoes NHS fears and end of life orders
A column argues that U S health policy moves toward government control of care and end of life directives could replicate Britain’s NHS failures. It cites a provision for doctor eligibility and warns against rushing Senate and House bills, urging courage and alternative plans. Cal Thomas signals potential national decline in care quality if reform bills pass.
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Jack Kevorkian
America
England
National Health Service
Britain
Patients Association
London
Daily Telegraph
Washington
NHS
Senate
House
Cal Thomas
Tribune Media Services
Kenmore Ave
Buffalo
N.Y
Cal Thomas At
Tribune.com
Tribune Media Services, Inc
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Veterans Advocate
Salinas
Chris Wasmer
Kearney
Kansas City
Claycomo
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