Local voices urge empathy amid global crises and policy debate
A guest editorial links personal global ties to local suffering from tsunamis, earthquakes, and AIDS, urging readers to act with prayers and aid. It cites Aceh and Java, plus the EMTALA emergency care rights and the US cost crisis. Joe Cobb is noted for his roles at the Heritage Foundation.
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Kashmir
Indonesia
Merapi
Yogyakarta
Java
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Khyber Pass
North America
Asia
Africa
Zimbabwe
Rondaval
Laos
Aceh
Duane Ruth-Heffelbower
Fresno Pacific University
United States
Hillary Clinton
Joe Cobb
United States Senate
John M. Olin
Heritage Foundation
Cobb
National Association of Business Economists
National Capital
Universal health care debate cited in immigration context
A social media style argument claims universal health care harms hospitals and asserts migrants from Mexico and Central America receive automatic health coverage as welfare. It cites 2004 data showing about 46 million Americans without health insurance, arguing access to medical care remains despite lack of insurance.
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Congress
Los Angeles County
Department of Health Services
California
United States
California Medical Association
CMA
Hillary Clinton
America
Mexico
Central America
LNG Move Nears Approval for West Coast Port
Federal officials enter a 60 day comment period on emissions and wastewater permits for Cabrillo Deepwater Port, a proposed LNG terminal off Ventura County. BHP Billiton faces a disputed need case as regulators question demand against over 5 billion dollars in build costs and new LNG ships.
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Cabrillo Deepwater
BHP Billiton Ltd
California
Ventura County
America
State Public Utilities Commission
LNG
Wedding plans and gas policy clash in a busy summer
Deanna Rodriguez writes about wedding stress and family plans as Brandi prepares for a small elegant family ceremony. The column shifts to LNG debates in California, critiquing the PUC and Sempra energy conflicts and concerns over gas supply, prices, and regulatory oversight.
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Brandi
Earl
Jeff
Atlanta
Roy
Arnold Schwarzenegger
State Energy Commission
Federal
Department of Energy
California
Sempra Energy
San Diego
Sempra
Baja California
Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Colorado
LNG
PUC
Schwarzenegger
Michael Peevey
Senate
Martha Escutia
Los Angeles County
Peevey
Southern California Edison Co
News Editor and Office Staff Credits
Melissa Hill serves as News Editor while Diane Givens handles Bookkeeper and Office Manager duties, guiding newsroom operations and financial administration.
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Melissa Hill
Diane Givens
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Shafter Press
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Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
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Donald L. Reed
Lerdo Highway
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