Author Archives: theFewture

Myths About Diabetes

By theFewture | Published: July 24, 2009
It's important for the public to learn more about diabetes. Diabetes is a huge epidemic. There are many social, behavioural, and economic forces contributing to its rising numbers. What disturbs me most is when I hear people with diabetes say they didn't realize that there could be complications associated with the disease. While diabetes can be [...]
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Obama Moving on Healthcare

By theFewture | Published: July 22, 2009
If Fox entertainment-newscasters are upset by Obama, then something is right. And, if someone doesn't see the need to get momentum moving on healthcare reform, they are either too isolated from regular people, have no compassion, or lack intellect. I would expect someone who 'reports' on healthcare to be aware of the continuing escalating costs [...]
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Lewis Black Explains Healthcare Reform

By theFewture | Published: July 21, 2009
Lewis Black has a better understanding of health insurance than most. His wit exemplifies that understanding. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c Back in Black - Health Care Reform www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Joke of the Day
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Dr. Jon LaPook interviews President Obama

By theFewture | Published: July 19, 2009
Dr. Jon LaPook, Chief medical correspondent for the CBS Evening News, interviewed President Obama on healthcare. Dr. LaPook: Ultimately, philosophically, do you believe that each individual American should be required to have health insurance? President Obama: I have come to that conclusion. During the campaign, I was opposed to this idea because my general attitude was the [...]
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Let’s Give it a Try

By theFewture | Published: July 15, 2009
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Tax the Rich to Give Healthcare to the Poor

By theFewture | Published: July 14, 2009
This is a somewhat surprising plan--given the rollercoaster debate of healthcare reform that's taken place over the past 20 years. A 1 percent to 5.4 percent surtax would be applied to families making more than $350,000 and individuals making more than $280,000. That money would be used to guarantee health coverage to While these families and individuals [...]
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War is far from over

By theFewture | Published: July 11, 2009
8 British soldiers were killed in Afghanistan.
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