Health care reform and the cost crisis debate
Paul Facinell argues the U S health care cost crisis requires reform using a two tier single payer model influenced by Canada. He critiques insurers profits and politics, proposes government funding for routine care with private insurance for extraordinary care, and urges universal coverage and reduced admin costs.
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Gillmor tops mailing list in franking spending study
Rep. Paul Gillmor of Ohio spent 110 962 on mail to constituents last year about 47.7 cents per address ranking 100th in the House while Rep. Sherrod Brown spent 12 368 about 65 cents per address ranking 410th. The National Taxpayers Union urges reform of franking including a ban on unsolicited district mailings in election years to curb incumbency advantages.
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Lorain Homeless Shelter Ends Winter Run At Car Wash
A Lorain car wash that served as a winter shelter for three years reverted to day use as weather warmed. Volunteers like Mary and Jim Stencil organized cots and security with help from the Nord Center and Catholic services. A 21 year old Elyria resident staying Tuesday described survival on the streets and hopes for housing or welfare.
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Leavitt Road
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Catholic Community Services
Louise Johnson
Don Dellinger
Elyria
A. James Quinn
Elyria Ave
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Columbus
Teen falls from car hood leaves boy in coma
Police report Paul Grove of Pine Ridge Trailer Park fell from the hood of a car driven by his sister Karen Grove 19 on Lear Nagle Road Monday around 1141 PM. He remained in critical condition at MetroHealth Medical Center.
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Teens retrieve stolen briefcase from Capri Pizza case
Two Lorain youths, Conrad Nazar and Joseph Kozlura both 13, found a briefcase in the Black River that had been taken from Capri Pizza at the Great Northern Mall in North Olmsted. The case lacked the $1,100 contents reported by owner Pasquale Pepe.
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East 34Th Street
Joseph John Kozlura
Tacoma Avenue
Capri Pizza
Great Northern Mall
North Olmsted
Ellen Nazar
Conrad
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Pay hikes OKd for 35 Grafton workers
About 35 village employees in Grafton receive raises 3 to 13 percent during Tuesday night meeting. Village Administrator David Civittolo boosts from 35000 to 38000, police department staff six full timers and 16 part timers gain increases as cost of living adjustments cited by Council President Tom Smith. Verbal evaluations accompanied the raises, with written reviews planned next year.
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Police Department
Soybean prices dip at Grafton and Norwalk co-ops
Area co op grain terminals report soybean prices slipping after USDA projections show higher U S planting. Countrymark Co op in Grafton sees soybeans fall from 5.86 to 6.50 per bushel while Sunrise Co op in Norwalk notes a drop from 6.67 to 6.40. Farmers struggle to profit as costs run about 6.30 per bushel and market signals widen margins. The wider stock decline may push prices lower further.
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Medina County
Unicycle milestone watch for Wallington toddler
Joe Danesi of Wallington and neighbor Jessica Picer watch as Jessica, age 3, rides a two wheel bike with confidence. Don Picer says Jessica is now good on two wheels and soon may ride the unicycle he owns.
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