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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
NY helps 45,000 low income homes get insulated
Posted by Linda H on 6:18:00 PM
This program is expected to create 14,000 jobs statewide as demand for contractors rises.
Health Fraud Awareness
Posted by Linda H on 5:09:00 PM
FDA urges consumers to be on guard against fraudulent products claiming to treat, prevent, or cure a wide variety of medical conditions, including the H1N1 flu virus. In this Consumer Update video, FDA health fraud expert Gary Coody demonstrates fraudulent products removed from the market, and provides advice on how to spot and avoid health fraud.
Image of the day
Posted by Linda H on 4:36:00 PM
Screen shot of shooter's facebook page taken 1/8/2010
Although the news on Health Care Repeal is discouraging, it gives us a chance to explain the bill, support it and make the republicans look really bad. Repealing the bill will raise the deficit, and kill jobs in the Health Care field.
Read full post at OFA
I posted this image yesterday. How much more ashamed is this man today?
Read full post at OFA
“Homes for Holidays” presents 100th family with new house
Posted by Linda H on 4:30:00 PM
Obama Weekly Address: Auto Bailout Update
Posted by Linda H on 3:10:00 PM
Key quote from President Obama:
Just this week we received some encouraging news. Since General Motors emerged from bankruptcy, the auto industry has actually added 45,000 jobs the strongest growth in a decade. And Chrysler announced an operating profit in the first three months of this year. This is the first time Chrysler has reported a profit since the beginning of the economic crisis. Whats more, GM announced that it paid back its loans to taxpayers with interest, fully five years ahead of schedule. It wont be too long before the stock the Treasury is holding in GM can be sold, helping to reimburse the American people for their investment.
Health Care Videos
Posted by Linda H on 3:03:00 PM
| HEALTH CARE: non profits, business, communities, individuals | |||
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| Tufts students staff free health clinic | Doc has charged $5 per visit for 55 years | Volunteers help Seniors stay in homes | Recycled Pacemakers save lives |
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| Camp helps kids grieve | Power of the "Post It" note | ||
Watch This > Economy
Posted by Linda H on 3:03:00 PM
| ECONOMY: business, non profits, communities & individuals | |||
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| Darn Tough sock | GE jobs in Louisville | CEO helps others | Builders for Hope |
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| Nun gives Moms & kids a second chance | "Green for All" jobs in Buffalo | ||
GM, Obama Prove Cynics Wrong
Posted by Linda H on 2:58:00 PM
President Obama speaks out on the Auto Industry Bailout and the Small Business Jobs bill.
Of course, if some folks had their way, none of this would be happening at all. This plant might not exist.
There were leaders of the "just say no" crowd in Washington who argued that standing by the auto industry would guarantee failure. One called it "the worst investment you could possibly make." They said we should just walk away and let these jobs go.
Today, the men and women in this plant are proving these cynics wrong. Since GM and Chrysler emerged from bankruptcy, our auto industry has added 55,000 jobs -- the strongest period of job growth in more than ten years. For the first time since 2004, all three American automakers are operating at a profit. Sales have begun to rebound. And plants like this that wouldn't have existed if all of us didn't act are now operating maximum capacity.
Of course, if some folks had their way, none of this would be happening at all. This plant might not exist.
There were leaders of the "just say no" crowd in Washington who argued that standing by the auto industry would guarantee failure. One called it "the worst investment you could possibly make." They said we should just walk away and let these jobs go.
Today, the men and women in this plant are proving these cynics wrong. Since GM and Chrysler emerged from bankruptcy, our auto industry has added 55,000 jobs -- the strongest period of job growth in more than ten years. For the first time since 2004, all three American automakers are operating at a profit. Sales have begun to rebound. And plants like this that wouldn't have existed if all of us didn't act are now operating maximum capacity.
Elizabeth Warren Explains Credit Issues
Posted by Linda H on 12:49:00 PM
Professor Elizabeth Warren explains why America needs a Consumer Financial Protection Agency. July 16, 2009. Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Pregnant Women and the Affordable Care Act | HealthCare.gov
Posted by Linda H on 11:54:00 AM
Health Care Talking Points for Women
- Women can get coverage for lifesaving preventive services -- including screenings for breast and cervical cancer, immunization, and wellness visits -- for free.
- Women can't be denied coverage for so-called "pre-existing" conditions such as breast cancer or even pregnancy.
- Women were charged higher premiums than men. The Affordable Care Act will end those discriminatory practices.
- Provide 75 million dollars for sex education and teen pregnancy prevention.
- Extends health care coverage to tens of millions of women and families who currently don't have insurance.
Seniors and the Affordable Care Act
Posted by Linda H on 11:52:00 AM
The new law strengthens Medicare, reduces fraud, and closes the gap in Medicare prescription drug coverage known as the ‘donut hole.’ In 2018, seniors can expect to save on average almost $200 per year in premiums and over $200 per year in coinsurance compared to what they would have paid without the new also takes a number of steps that improve health care for people with Medicare.
Talking points for health care
- provides better ways to prevent fraud and protect seniors from scams
- standard Medicare recipients will save $3,500 over the next 10 years
- seniors who have high prescription drug costs will save as much as $12,300 in 10 years
- phases out the Medicare donut hole
- everyone on Medicare will have access to annual wellness visits and other preventive services with no cost-sharing, giving millions of Americans an opportunity to get potentially life-saving screenings.
- Medicare's will last longer, the fund was supposed to go broke in 2015, now it should be solvent through 2027.
People with Disabilities and the Affordable Care Act
Posted by Linda H on 11:50:00 AM
If you’re living with a disability, private health insurance may be hard to come by. Even if you can afford to buy it, it probably doesn’t cover all of your needs. Worrying about where to get coverage and the cost of your care is the last thing you want to do. The Affordable Care Act is expanding your options for health insurance and making them more affordable.
See more at HealthCare.gov
Large Business Executives and the Affordable Care Act | HealthCare.gov
Posted by Linda H on 11:42:00 AM
Over 95% of employers with more than 50 employees offer health insurance. But since 2000, employer premiums have doubled. When employers pay more for insurance, they have less money to invest in the company and may be forced to pay lower wages or shift health care costs to their employees. The economic impact of America’s uninsured is also significant, costing our nation between $76 billion and $152 billion per year in lost productivity.
Facts > Charts & Graphs
Posted by Linda H on 11:39:00 AM
Some folks just love Charts and Graphs, I do too. If your "brain gets full" after hearing too many numbers, agencies, and acronyms, try a picture. Click on thumbnail to see larger version of image.
ECONOMY
I found many of these charts and graphs at The Obama Diary site. I strongly recommend you visit the site. Everyday many encouraging stories and great images.
ECONOMY
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| Private Sector Job Growth 08 - 10 | Job Creation by President | Causes of Deficit | |
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| Stimulus Effect on Poverty | Stimulus Break Down | National Debt by President | |
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| Who Increased the Debt? | Bush Tax cuts did not create jobs |
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I found many of these charts and graphs at The Obama Diary site. I strongly recommend you visit the site. Everyday many encouraging stories and great images.
Apple Needs to Make it in America
