Sunday, February 12, 2012

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Sloane Miller

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author & psychotherapist

The "Promise" Of Health Care Reform and Obama's new Cabinet

Over 45 million Americans are without health insurance. Forty-five million people: that's larger than many countries' entire populations.   Our President-elect Barack Obama is committed to securing "affordable, accessible health care for every single American" reports the New York Times. From the Obama/Biden website:... Read moreChevron
posted 12/31/2008, comments (0)|
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Sloane Miller

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author & psychotherapist

Health Care Reform As the Deciding Factor in the Presidential Race

It's getting down to the wire in this year's crucial presidential election and if you're like me, you've been watching the debates with an eye to what these two candidates are saying about how they would reform our health care system.   To be honest, over the course of three debates I didn't hear very clear-cut specifics. For example, in... Read moreChevron
posted 10/23/2008, comments (0)|
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Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama on Health Care and the Financial Crisis

Before the general election season, health care advocates felt assured that the candidates would vigorously debate reforming America's health care system. Now, the financial system crisis has eclipsed health care as the number one domestic issue, and that situation may remain through Election Day, November 4. Fulfilling the need for quality,... Read moreChevron
posted 09/30/2008, comments (0)|
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Sloane Miller

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Obama's Health Care Plan For My Friend

  Healthcare. For everyone.   It's been on my mind and probably yours too if you're reading this post. If you're like me, someone with lifelong conditions like asthma and allergies, who has used or will use medications daily that in some cases are lifesaving (or at least, minimally, you cannot be without) then you cannot be without... Read moreChevron
posted 09/03/2008, comments (0)|
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Standing Up For Asthmatic Children In The Gulf Coast

When former Press Secretary to President Bush, Scott McClellan, wrote about the administration's response to Hurricane Katrina, he said, "We spent most of the first week in a state of denial."  Now, as the third anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma approaches, the state of denial remains in place.  There is no stronger... Read moreChevron