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Tommy Thompson Praises Senate Finance Committee Health Care Bill

New York Times | David M. Herszenhorn | Posted 10.05.2009 | Politics

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In a statement distributed by the White House Monday, Tommy Thompson -- the former Republican presidential candidate, health and human services secret...

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I Am a Business Owner, and I Fully Support a Public Health Option

Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau | Posted 09.17.2009 | Politics

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Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau

I am not an expert on health care reform. But I am an individual who is sick and tired of having one industry have so much control over my personal and business life.

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Where Are They Now?

Nick Turse | Posted 07.19.2009 | Politics

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Nick Turse

While times are tough for most Americans, one group is doing remarkably well. For former members of the Bush administration, the economic outlook remains bright and jobs are seemingly plentiful.

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Why Contraception Saves Money and Prevents Abortion

Dr. Peter Klatsky | Posted 03.02.2009 | Politics

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Dr. Peter Klatsky

While I respect the opinions of those who oppose abortion, I do not understand why those same leaders would then oppose policies proven to reduce abortions.

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Something to Chu On

Brian Keane | Posted 02.15.2009 | Green

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Brian Keane

To be sure, the nomination of Steven Chu -- like almost all of the Obama appointments -- represents a striking and hopeful departure from the approach we've seen under President Bush.

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