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11.20.2009 6:57 pm

Thankful for representatives who voted for health care reform

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

 I would like to take this opportunity to commend the Congressman for his vote on “Healthcare Reform”.

The Congressman has been there for all of us who work or have worked for USS many times in the past. He was there…
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11.20.2009 6:49 pm

Six pages to build a country; 4,000 for health care reform

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

 

I suppose that I am what is called an Independent, which both Republicans and Democrats despise.  I admit to leaning more conservative than liberal.  I usually try to stick to the old adage about staying away from discussions on religion…
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11.19.2009 7:04 pm

Rep. Emerson seems to have a short memory

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

In this time of great tumult in Washington, it is important that we look at our representatives and make sure that they have the kept their promises to us, and have held fast to their principles.  Representative Emerson has been…

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11.16.2009 4:37 pm

Some senators apparently object to helping Americans

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Hypocrisy abounds! Healthcare legislation has passed the House and moves to the Senate for contemplation. But even before the Senate tackles this landmark legislation there are Democrat and Republican Senators who are badmouthing various provisions of the legislation and its…

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11.13.2009 5:32 pm

Savings from Medicare is in eliminating fraud, not reducing benefits

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Patrick Naeger’s comments regarding AARP’s support of the health care reform bill approved by the House of Representatives illustrates his misunderstanding of the savings generated by the plan.  Mr. Narger’s assumes this money results from reduced benefits.  I suggest that he read the…

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11.13.2009 5:31 pm

Add a “Medicaid Part B” to expand access to health care

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    “To reform our distressed healthcare system, we must have affordable and universal healthcare for every American.” Free Medicaid coverage sounds affordable. But, it is not universal!

    With a visionary expansion to the existing system it could and should be. A…

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11.13.2009 5:28 pm

Easier, cheaper ways to provide competition in health care

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The reasoning put forth by those favoring a public health insurance option is that it would provide competition lacking in the present system. Even though present profit margins for insurance companies is only in the 3% to 6% range, more…

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11.13.2009 5:24 pm

The 21st century version of ‘Give me liberty…’

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Patriot Patrick Henry famously said, “Give me liberty, or give me death!”

Obamacare will take your liberty and give you debt.

Craig Niehaus

Glendale

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11.12.2009 6:18 pm

Missouri should increase eligibilty for children’s health program

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

First off, Missouri should be commended for not making cuts to the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, (SCHIP) despite a decline in state revenue. While fourteen states across the country have tightened eligibility requirements or decreased covered services, thus far,…

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11.12.2009 6:13 pm

Women must tell senators to keep their hands off our health care

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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For all you women out there who do not want the government coming between you and your physician in making your health decisions, please contact your senators now and tell them HANDS OFF YOUR…

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