According to reports, the economy is picking up. That’s good news, because we’re all sick of hearing (and living) disparaging reports of sinking businesses, failing job markets and the empty prices of stocks. It’s time for change. Analysts reveal consumer spending is thawing and home markets are picking up nicely. (A collective, “Amen” from all [...]
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The Economy is Recovering. What the Heck Have We Learned?
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No insurance. No doctor. You’re screwed. (part 2)
This is part two in a series I am doing this week on health care reform, from a personal viewpoint. Given the fact that I’ve lost a home, ruined my credit and spent ten years being turned away from mainstream medical care, due to not having health insurance, I have some input to lend here.
Let [...]
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Sick? No Insurance. No Doctor. You’re screwed. (Part 1)
What’s it like to be ill and be turned away by a doctor? How about needing checkups, medication, scans or mammograms when you can’t find a health care facility to treat you?
This week, I’d like to take you on a walk in the shoes of those who have no health care. I am one of those [...]
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