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Obama And Critics Use Different Tactics
Critics of President Barack Obama’s push for health care reform use old fashion town hall meetings while the administration embraces newer tactics.
UNICEF Issues $1.5M Urgent Appeal For Malnourished Children In Central African Republic
UNICEF on Tuesday issued an urgent appeal for $1.5 million to provide thousands of acutely malnourished children in the Central African Republic (CAR) with “life-saving therapeutic foods, drugs and other supplies” over the next six months, VOA News reports.
Global Fund Director Says G20 Can Become Donor Nations
Reuters examines Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Executive Director Michel Kazatchkine’s recent comments on the sidelines of the 9th International Conference on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP), that some emerging nations should consider becoming donor nations.
Health Officials Gather In South Africa To Discuss H1N1 In Africa
On Tuesday, South African Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi cautioned that Africa might be hit harder by H1N1 (swine) flu than other parts of the world, the Associated Press reports.
Clinton Calls For Prosecution Of Congolese Rapists, Announces $17M Aid Package
“Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday called for the prosecution of Congolese soldiers and militiamen involved in a staggering epidemic of rape in eastern Congo and said the world must take stronger action to end the suffering brought on by a military operation that began in January,” the Washington Post reports.
Obama Takes Reform Message To New Hampshire, Takes On ‘Scare Tactics’
President Barack Obama Tuesday called out “wild misrepresentations” of a plan to reform the health care system, while protesters revile what they say will be an end to private insurance.
Specter Gets Rowdy Earful At Forum, Other Lawmakers Change Tactics To Hear Constituents
More than 1,000 people crowded into a Pennsylvania community college auditorium to tell Sen. Arlen Specter what they thought of health reform legislation, while other lawmakers are holding teleconferences or one-on-one meetings.
Democrats Champion Change, Republicans Charge Confusion In Message Talking Points
Democrats and Republicans are both honing their message ahead of still developing town hall forums that have sparked ire from citizens, both hoping to make their message clear and win support.
Today’s Editorials and Opinions
A selection of Wednesday’s editorials and opinions from around America.
Kentucky Health Officials Join National HIV Testing Effort
Health officials in Kentucky are participating in a nationwide effort called the “Test 1 Million Campaign,” with the hopes of “encouraging everyone to get tested for HIV, particularly African-Americans and Hispanics,” WKYT.com reports.
Many Seniors Worry Health Reform Could Hurt Instead Of Help
Seniors are concerned about exactly what health reform means for them.
A Historical Look At Health Refom
Several news organizations offered a historical look at health reform and explainers on specific proposals.
Jobless, Uninsured Seek Health Care From COBRA And Free Clinics
Many people are going without health care in the current economy, but COBRA and free clinics can provide relief.
Editorial Discusses Needle Exchange Restrictions Included In House Bill
The “onerous restrictions” that are “wrapped up in legislation that ostensibly would lift a 21-year-old ban on using federal money to fund syringe-swapping groups,” should be removed once “the House and Senate meet in conference committee to hash out the final legislation,” a Washington Post editorial states.
Fact-Checkers: Health Care Myths Range From Untrue To Open Questions
Business is good for fact-checkers. Media reports and two well-regarded fact-checking organizations, FactCheck.org and PolitiFact.org, have weeded through the rhetoric on both sides of the health reform debate.
Despite Officials’ Efforts To Clear Air, Fears About End-Of-Life Care Remain
Rumors and controversy continue to swirl around end-of-life issues and health care reform as President Barack Obama and others try to calm fears and offer clarity.
Under Pressure From Dems, Insurers Point Fingers At Doctors’ Charges
A new survey sponsored by the leading insurance industry group shows that its member companies received some huge bills
Congressional Black Caucus Keeps Up Efforts For Reform
The Congressional Black Caucus has pledged to keep health reform center stage, noting that both the House and Senate bills would significantly reduce the number of uninsured Americans — a disproportionate number of whom are black.
Technology Alone Won’t Solve E-Health Privacy Challenges, Experts Say
Spreading electronic health records to hospitals and doctors is endorsed by most experts, but concerns remain about whether current systems are up to the challenge of protecting privacy as records go digital.
