“As 2016 presidential candidates flocked to spend Independence Day in early voting states such as Iowa and New Hampshire, Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton found herself defending her record on policy and the size of crowds at her events.”
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Democrats Who Voted for Fast Track Legislation
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“Barack Obama was given the authority he has long sought to expedite negotiations for a massive trade deal with countries on the Pacific rim, propelling the US toward a landmark agreement that, both proponents and critics agree, will reshape the global economy.”
What Voters Should Know About Hillary Clinton
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On June 13 in New York City, Hillary Clinton officially launched her presidential campaign.
“Democracy can’t be just for billionaires and corporations,” she yelled to the crowd of excited spectators and supporters (billmoyers.com).
Expense of new Hepatitis C drug casts a bad light on U.S. Health Care system
Tanya’s Comment: The over-charging of life saving medications needs to stop.
By Robert A. Vella
High demand means high prices. That’s the system of capitalism which dominates our world today. In theory, market competition rises in proportion to growing demand which exerts downward pressure on prices through innovation and increased efficiency. However, reality often doesn’t match theory in the realm of economics especially in the U.S. Enabled by the de facto practice of corporatism, business interests can monopolize markets, drive out the competition, and exploit consumers and workers. In the health care industry, this leads to exorbitant costs that can limit or exclude vital medical services from whole groups of sick and injured people.
Such is the case now with a new and effective hepatitis C drug called Sovaldi.
From Reuters (March 21, 2014) – U.S. lawmakers want Gilead to explain Sovaldi’s hefty price:
(Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers have asked Gilead Sciences Inc to explain the $84,000 price…
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