Critics Charge Gaps in New Campaign Finance Plan
The FEC debated a soft money rule package as supporters insist it blocks unlimited corporate funding while critics warn loopholes enable parallel parties to raise funds after the law takes effect. Commissioners split over exemptions allowing state and local committees to spend soft money for federal activity.
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Health care face English barrier in patient care
The Associated Press describes immigrant patients with limited English facing misdiagnoses and delays in Oakland emergency care. Advocates cite 21.3 million speakers with limited English and studies finding interpreters unavailable for 8 percent of uninsured patients. AMA notes interpreter costs from 30 to 400 dollars, while ProEnglish denounces mandated interpreters as multicultural excess.
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American Medical Association
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Access Project
Brandeis University
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Pang Thao
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Office For Civil Rights
Proknglish
K.C. McAipmn
California
Maryland
AMA
Richard Carlin
East River Street
Hyria
Ohio
EMH
Medical Mutual
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Kaser
Summacare
Medicare
Emerald Anthem
Renaissance
Unicare
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