Republicans :: Don't Kill the Dream

A new 60-second television ad released today by Democracy for America targets Republicans for killing the American Dream and failing to create jobs. The ad, "Don't Kill the Dream," which will air both nationally and targeted locally, features Americans who want Republicans in Congress to stop dismantling the middle class and killing the American Dream by slashing vital programs they depend on, while simultaneously insisting on tax breaks and loopholes for corporations and millionaires.

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Qaddafi's Downfall, Obama's Victory

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Obama Eases Rules on Deportation

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Jobs Protests August 12-19

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Making Insurance Plans Easier to Understand

Having affordable, quality health insurance is incredibly important. But how can you pick the plan that is best for you and your family if insurance plans are written in words you cannot understand or in type so small you can barely read it? And how can you take advantage of the health benefits you have if you don’t know what your plan covers?

You’re not alone in your confusion. Too many Americans don’t have access to information in plain language to help them understand the health coverage they have.

Now, thanks to the Affordable Care Act, every American consumer will receive an important new tool to understand their coverage. Under proposed rules announced today, health insurers and employers who offer coverage to their workers must provide you with clear and consistent information about your health plan.

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Bringing solar light bulbs to the world

Denver (CNN) -- It started with such a simple concept: A solar light bulb that charges up during the day and lights the night when the sun sets. Inventor Steve Katsaros perfected his design in June 2010, and four days later he had a patent in hand.

As Katsaros began researching markets in developing countries, he began to realize that his solar light bulb could potentially make a huge impact on the 1.4 billion people around the world who don't have access to an electrical grid.

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Program Helps High School Students Overcome Depression and Avoid Suicide

With suicide ranking third as the leading cause of death in American youth aged 15-24, a new prevention program tested in Ohio schools has proven it can help teens overcome depression and thoughts of killing themselves.

A recently released study shows that the 6000 students who have gone through the program are significantly less likely to report that they are considering suicide, planning suicide or have attempted suicide than before participating in the program.

"The overwhelming majority of students felt Surviving the Teens helped them to learn suicide warning signs, suicide and depression risk factors, how to effectively cope with stress," says Cathy Strunk, RN, suicide prevention expert in the division of Psychiatry at Cincinnati Children's who developed the program. "They also know the steps to take if they or a friend feel suicidal, and how to talk to their parents and friends about their problems."

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Starbucks is in growth mode again

Starbucks Coffee celebrated its 40th birthday this year, and although the last recession caused some shake-up within the organization, the company is once again expanding its business. According to an article on MSNBC.com, Starbucks’ expansion plans include 200 new U.S.-based stores in the next fiscal year. The domestic growth plans pale in comparison to the international plans, which call for 500 locations this year and 600 in the coming year.

 

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