Posted in Politics, tagged Biden, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, puma, The Denver Group on October 6, 2008| Leave a Comment »
The mother of Joe Biden’s wife, Jill Tracy Jacobs Biden, died Sunday. We extend our condolences to the Biden family:
Mother-in-Law of Biden Dies
By JOHN M. BRODER
Published: October 5, 2008
Bonny Jean Jacobs, 78, the mother-in-law of Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr., the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, died Sunday after a long illness, a spokesman for Mr. Biden said
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/06/us/politics/06biden.html?ref=politics
Posted in Politics, tagged Ageism, CNA, Health, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, McCain, Obama, Palin, Political Ad, puma, The Denver Group on October 5, 2008| 1 Comment »
As a force to be reckoned with, the California Nurses Association (CNA) is formidable. Ask Arnold. The organization advocates universal healthcare, based on a single payer system, and improved and expanded Medicare. These are all nicely progressive ideas with which, as a Democrat, I agree, although Obama does not.
In addition, they are actively campaigning for a similar solution: HR 676 in Congress, and SB 840 in California. (more…)
Posted in Politics, tagged Bail out, Clinton, Domenici, I Own My Vote, Insurance, just say no deal, Mental Health, puma, Substance Abuse, The Denver Group, Wellstone on October 5, 2008| 1 Comment »
The Face of a Bail Out
Lost in the shuffle over the bail out bill passage was the fact that it actually had another name. The bill was attached to the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health and Parity Act. The passage of this act is important, as noted on the Wellstone Website:
[…The Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 is a major step forward to end discrimination in insurance coverage for people with mental illness and substance abuse disorders….]
Read their history to see why. http://www.wellstone.org/
Hillary Clinton put out a news release in honor of the Wellstone passage: (more…)
Posted in Politics, tagged Afghanistan, Biden, I Own My Vote, Just Say No Deal. VP Debate, Palin, puma, The Denver Group on October 4, 2008| Leave a Comment »
What did you learn about the candidates’ platforms Thursday night?
McClatchy reported that the VPOTUS debate viewer pool was 70 million; 40% larger than the POTUS debate. That the previous debate between McCain and Obama was reportedly the least watched ever televised is astounding, considering the ferment this election cycle has created.
I found I had to agree with the comments made on the Bill Moyer Show last night. None of the POTUS or VPOTUS candidates have yet really addressed how the current economic crisis has affected their platforms. Perhaps, it really is too early, but it is disconcerting to recognize once again that the solons we choose sometimes have no better crystal ball than we. (more…)
Posted in Politics, tagged Caucus, DNC, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, puma, Texas, Texas Two Step, The Denver Group, Voting Reform on October 4, 2008| 2 Comments »
If you live in Texas, read the latest from Change the Caucus. Be sure and attend the next hearing if you can in El Paso Saturday, Oct 4th: (more…)
Posted in Politics, tagged Bail out, here, House, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, Pelosi, puma, The Denver Group on October 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »
-UPDATE- HERE IS THE TALLY.
-UPDATE- THE BAIL OUT BILL HAS PASSED THE HOUSE BY A VOTE OF 263 to 171.
I’ll get the tally as soon as the House puts it on line.
HERE is a link to the Financial Services Committee with a text of the law. For better understanding it also contains a section by section synopsis. (more…)
Posted in Politics, tagged Cell Phone, e-mail, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, puma, The Denver Group on October 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »
This morning I received an e-mail from my husband indicating that the cell phone list was about to go public and that I should sign up for the list or risk having to pay for unsolicited calls. Apparently this e-mail was making the rounds at his company.
Now I remember this kind of scam from a couple of years ago. This one got me wondering. Sure enough, there is only one list. Cell and other phones are combined.
However, the response phone number listed, and the website appeared legitimate. I don’t know what is going on which this e-mail, unless it is a Trojan horse. DO NOT RESPOND!
If you want to sign any phone to the registry, Go HERE, to the Federal Trade Commission. There is no time limit.
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Posted in Politics, tagged Chicago, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, Obama, puma, Springfield, The Denver Group on October 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Just when you think it can’t get any wackier, the ex-mayor from Cincinnati proves us wrong. Produced in the land of O, Springfield had a new show today: “Obama workers catawonkis”! Jerry! You’ve been living in that metal building too long and the radio waves are getting to you! That base humor is going somewhere really dark. However, even I had to watch today to see just how far you would take it.
I Own My Vote, PUMA, The Denver Group, Just Say No Deal
Posted in Politics, tagged Bail out, Congress, Economy, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, puma, Senate, The Denver Group on October 2, 2008| Leave a Comment »
-UPDATE-
HERE IS THE VOTE TALLY. The bill is labeled the “Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007”, because as is often the case, it was added to another bill already up for floor vote. It will now go back to the House, for a re-vote, in it’s modified form.
I can’t get the tally yet, but reports are that the Bailout bill just passed 74 in favor.
I Own My Vote, PUMA, The Denver Group, Just Say No Deal
Posted in Politics, tagged Coffee, FDA, I Own My Vote, just say no deal, Melamine, puma, The Denver Group, USA on October 1, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Recall — Firm Press Release
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
Mr. Brown 3-In-1 & and 2-In-1 Powdered Packets in Bag Coffee Mixes Due To Health Risk (more…)
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Grab and Keel 