Posts Tagged ‘Health Care’

Scott Brown's senate victory in Massachusetts should inspire everyone in America! Republicans, TEApublicans, Independents and even Democrats should be proud right?  I mean wasn't it unamerican to not be in awe of Obama's victory in 08.  Can't even dems share some token inspiration for such a monumental sentimental victory? Forty Seven years Ted Kennedy held his senate seat.  ... Full story

During the Civil War, the bloodiest war in our Nation’s history, the state of battlefield medicine had not yet caught up with the carnage unleashed on Union and Confederate soldiers. Part of this was due to inadequately trained doctors, a newer, soft lead bullet that inflicted horrendous damage when it struck the body, and the lack ... Full story

Well it’s the first Monday after new years and so it’s time to publish some resolutions.  I’ve been thinking of what mine would be.  I’ve been thinking of what our state and country should be.  It seems some of the same ole resolution ideas come up year after year. Carl Rove wrote in a recent story, “In 2010, ... Full story

Let's say a villain empowered by the greedy evil empire kicked you down a large sharp stony mountain and then when your bloodied body got to the bottom the villain threw you in a cold raging river for you to drown. Then let's say as your bruised broken body reached for help, while drowning mind you, the villain ... Full story

Senator Chuck Grassley was rebuffed today when he asked senators to permit consideration of and a vote on his amendment to include the staff of Senate leadership and committees, as well as the President, Vice President and White House staff, in a requirement that members of Congress and congressional staff get their employer-based health ... Full story

Floor Speech of Sen. Chuck Grassley Tax Cuts v. Tax Increases Delivered Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 Yesterday’s early morning vote brings the health care reform bill one step closer to final passage. Regardless of whether the other side has 60 votes, my friends on the other side still have a problem. The pending bill still raises taxes on middle-income Americans. The ... Full story

Midnight manipulations, closed door deals, criminal-like compromise and senate sellouts… Is this the type of Christmas tradition Obama is preparing for America on his first ever Christmas eve in the White House? If Obama is the Scrooge then the “Grinch Who Stole Christmas” in a story too scary for kids is Iowa’s own Nebraska neighbor and Branstad ... Full story

Another day, another holler!.  If you're talking and visiting with family this pre-Christmas weekend why not open up for topic the debate about health care? Now that is a holiday to remember! Its Sunday morning as I write this.  I'm making last minute arrangements for my 6 children (wife is working today) so I can ... Full story

For once in my life, I agree with Howard Dean, the former Democratic Presidential candidate and former head of the Democratic National Committee. Once merely famous for his caucus night scream in Iowa, he is now screaming at his fellow Democrats. Today, in an interview with ABC News, he stated that the Senate health care ... Full story

Enjoy this T.H.A.N.K.S.G.I.V.I.N.G. acronym, then add your own Thanksgiving Day comments... Troops - Thought I would say Turkey didn’t you.  I am thankful for our troops across the globe. I thank God for them, their sacrifice and for the sacrifice their families give.  Thank you ... Full story