Monthly Archives: September 2007
Human Services directors spread misinformation about kids’ healthcare programs
Four regional directors of the Department of Health and Human Services signed their names on copycat letters sent to editorial pages across the country, spreading misinformation about opposing children’s health insurance proposals.
Dem candidates present a reasonable health care reform package
Senator Clinton delayed a long time before coming out with her own healthcare plan . . . Still, this week she did deliver a plan, and it’s as strong as the Edwards plan — because unless you get deep into … Continue reading
One more for the House oversight committee
On Election Day in 2002, when New Hampshire voters were going to the polls in a hotly contested Senate race, the phone lines in Democratic get-out-the-vote offices were jammed. . .
From Migrant Worker to Neurosurgeon
by Stephen J. Dubner, August 9, 2007 There is an incredibly interesting and moving first-person article in the current New England Journal of Medicine. It’s called “Terra Firma — A Journey from Migrant Farm Labor to Neurosurgery,†by Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, … Continue reading
Jail political opponents – the new election strategy
Selective Prosecution, August 6, 2007 One part of the Justice Department mess that requires more scrutiny is the growing evidence that the department may have singled out people for criminal prosecution to help Republicans win elections. The House Judiciary Committee … Continue reading
Mr. Bush – give our kids better health care!
An Immoral Philosophy, by Paul Krugman When a child is enrolled in the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (Schip), the positive results can be dramatic. For example, after asthmatic children are enrolled in Schip, the frequency of their attacks declines … Continue reading
I love Syrian jokes
I love Syrian jokes and just found a whole website full of them!
No Quechup Please – say “no” to invites
I was surprised to receive an invitation from a colleague to join the quechup.com network so we can continue our [non-existent] friendship there. I figured G had sent out a notice to everyone in her address book without first removing … Continue reading
Flunked school but sold his art for 20 million
Willard creates sculptures under a microscope that can fit inside of the head of a pin. His Charlie Chaplin balances perfectly on the end of a eyelash.