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Meanwhile, Back in Wisconsin: Can’t Get Online to Obtain Obamacare? Go The Paper Route

• November 7, 2013 • Comments Off

Posted in Affordable Care Act, African American History, American History, American Politics, Black People, Class, Health Care/The Public Option, History, Medicaid/Medicare, Obama Administration, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
Tags: ACA, Badger Care, Bobby Jindal, California, Canada, CGI Federal, Cheryl Campbell, Development Seed, Health Insurance Marketplace, Humana, Kathleen Sebelius, Kentucky, Obamacare, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Scott Walker, Super Chief, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Unity, Wisconsin Job Center

Vietnamese Fishermen, Shrimpers, Locked Out of Gulf Clean Up Efforts; Others Are Getting Sick

• May 26, 2010 • 3 Comments

Posted in American History, American Politics, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Education, Environmental Crimes, Health, New Orleans, Obama Administration, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The View, Women
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The Katrina Pain Index

• August 24, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in American Politics, Black People, Class, Crime, Education, Gentrification, Health, History, Hurricanes, Joblessness, New Orleans, Obama Administration, Race, The Economy, The Stimulus Bill
Tags: "Katrina Pain Index 2009", After Katrina, Bill Quigley, Bobby Jindal, Counterpunch, Davida Finger, FEMA, FEMA Trailers, GNOCDC, Governor Bobby Jindal, Greater New Orleans Community Data Center, Homeowners, Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Rita, Hurricane Survivors, ICF International, Louisiana, New Orleans, Renters, The Brookings Institution, The Road Home, The Stimulus Plan

GOP Holding Up HHS Secretary-Designate Sibelius’ Confirmation During Flu Crisis

• April 28, 2009 • 1 Comment

Posted in American Politics, Health, Obama Administration
Tags: Abortion, AIDS, Al Franken, Alaska, Bird Flu, Bobby Jindal, Fear, GOP, Health and Human Services, Kansas, Kathleen Sibelius, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mitch McConnell, Mt. Redoubt, Norm Coleman, Pyrrhic Victory, Ralenza, Republicans, Rhodes Scholar, Ronald Reagan, Susan Collins, Swine Flu, Tamiflu, The Right, U.S. Geological Survey, Virus, Volcano Preparedness

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He Was an American Citizen on His Way to a Soccer Tryout. He’s Been in Immigration Custody for a Month. July 23, 2019
An 18-year-old Texas man, born in the United States, was detained at an immigration checkpoint in Texas nearly a month ago. He is still in custody.
More Than 2,000 Migrants Were Targeted in Raids. 35 Were Arrested. July 23, 2019
President Trump had touted the raids as a show of force in response to an influx of Central American parents and children across the southwestern border.
Why Are Native Hawaiians Protesting Against a Telescope? July 23, 2019
Demonstrators blocking construction of a major scientific project on Hawaii’s highest mountain have started to attract support across the country. Here’s what you need to know.
Gay U.S. Couple Sues State Dept. for Denying Their Baby Citizenship July 23, 2019
An American couple’s daughter, who was born abroad with the help of a surrogate, was denied citizenship. Her parents, two gay men, are suing for discrimination.
‘The People Can’t Take It Anymore’: Puerto Rico Erupts in a Day of Protests July 23, 2019
Many Puerto Ricans are deeply dissatisfied with a government they say has left much of the island mired in poverty, unemployment and corruption.
Who Got Into the University of California? July 23, 2019
Tuesday: A look at new admissions, by the numbers. Also: A horse is a victim in a county fair melee and an investigation into fake guacamole.
2 Officers Fired Over Facebook Post Saying Ocasio-Cortez ‘Needs a Round’ July 23, 2019
One police officer from Gretna, La., referred to the congresswoman as a “vile idiot” and suggested she should be shot. Another officer liked the post.
Neil Armstrong’s Death, and a Stormy, Secret $6 Million Settlement July 23, 2019
The astronaut’s sons contended that incompetent medical care had cost him his life, and threatened to go public. His widow says she wanted no part of the payout.

The Guardian, UK

Iran rejects UK's proposal for European-led maritime force July 23, 2019
Critics point to irony of UK calling on EU support while heading for BrexitPlans for a European-led maritime security force in the Gulf unveiled by the UK foreign secretary, Jeremy Hunt, hit choppy waters as the plan was rejected by Iran and met resistance from supporters of the incoming prime minister, Boris Johnson.It has also been seen by British shipping […]
Canada: two teens thought missing named as suspects in double murder July 23, 2019
Police name Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky as suspects in murder of Lucas Fowler and Chynna Deese in British ColumbiaTwo teenagers who were previously feared missing have been named as suspects in the double murder of Australian Lucas Fowler, 23, and US citizen Chynna Deese, 24, who were shot dead on a remote highway in northern Canada. Related: Three deat […]
US justice department targets big tech firms in antitrust review July 23, 2019
Officials to look into whether Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple are unlawfully limiting competitionThe US justice department is opening a broad antitrust review into whether dominant technology firms are unlawfully stifling competition.“The Department’s review will consider the widespread concerns that consumers, businesses and entrepreneurs have expressed […]
Li Peng: former Chinese premier known as 'Butcher of Beijing' dies aged 90 July 23, 2019
Politician known abroad for his role in crushing 1989 Tiananmen Square protestsThe former Chinese premier Li Peng, reviled by rights activists and many in the Chinese capital as the “Butcher of Beijing” for his role in the crackdown on the Tiananmen Square protests, has died, according to state media.Li, who was 90, died on Monday in Beijing, Xinhua reported […]
'Perverts in bushes' are ruining nude zone in Paris park, say naturists July 23, 2019
Users of Bois de Vincennes claim peace is being disturbed by voyeurs and exhibitionistsNaturists in a Paris park have complained that voyeurs and exhibitionists are spoiling their naked enjoyment.The nudists say they are being pestered in an area of the city’s Bois de Vincennes where for the last two years they have been allowed to shed their clothes. Contin […]
Venezuela: widespread blackouts could be new normal, experts warn July 23, 2019
Country struggled to restore power after massive blackout on Monday left millions without powerWidespread electricity outages could become the new normal in Venezuela, experts have warned, as the country struggled to restore power after a massive blackout that left millions without power or access to the internet. Related: Blackouts plunge Venezuela into cha […]
Mueller urged to talk freely and resist Trump officials' bid to limit testimony July 23, 2019
Democrats say DoJ ‘boundaries’ warning can be ignoredMueller to testify on Wednesday in two separate sessionsDemocrats are urging Robert Mueller, the special counsel who investigated Russia’s interference in the 2016 election, to ignore efforts by the Trump administration to restrict his long-awaited testimony to Congress on Wednesday. Related: Robert Muelle […]
Fury in India over Donald Trump's Kashmir claims July 23, 2019
US president said during meeting with Pakistani prime minister, Imran Khan, that India wanted him to mediate India’s foreign minister has firmly denied Donald Trump’s claim that the US president was invited by the Indian government to mediate in the Kashmir dispute, following a furious response from opposition MPs.Trump’s remarks, made sitting alongside the […]

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Russia-China 'joint air patrol' sees Japan and South Korea scramble jets July 23, 2019
The patrol near disputed islands prompts both South Korea and Japan to send up jets.
Boris Johnson 'faces challenging times' - EU's Ursula von der Leyen July 23, 2019
Ursula von der Leyen is among Europe's leaders to react to Boris Johnson becoming the UK's new PM.
Europe heatwave: French city of Bordeaux hits record temperature July 23, 2019
The French city of Bordeaux hits its highest temperature since records began with 41.2C (106.1F).
Tourist couple murder: Teenage boys named as suspects July 23, 2019
Two Canadian teenage boys are key suspects in killing of young couple shot to death on holiday.
'US citizen wrongfully detained' by border patrol July 23, 2019
The Hispanic teen was stopped at a checkpoint and has been held for nearly a month, his lawyer says.
Greta Thunberg speech: French MPs boycott teen ‘apocalypse guru’ July 23, 2019
The teen activist is ridiculed by some French MPs ahead of her speech to parliament.
Technology giants' power to be probed in US July 23, 2019
Firms like Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple will be scrutinised in a Department of Justice probe.
Van with $140m of drugs crashes into police car in Sydney July 23, 2019
Australian police recovered 273kg of methamphetamine after they tracked down the vehicle.