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Writer Says Rural Area Needs Public Option
(Via the Rural Blog) Jon Bailey with the Center for Rural Affairs says the public option will dramatically help rural Americans. “Nearly three-quarters of the rural uninsured own or work in small...
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Wrapping Up August 24
Here’s what we reported on today: State, Local Funding for Higher Ed Rose in 2008 Some Dealers Having Problems with Cash for Clunkers New Mobile Dental Health Unit Unveiled PHOTOS: Activist Randall...
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Wrapping Up August 25
Here’s what we reported on today: Yarmuth Says 51 Votes May Pass Healthcare Reform In Senate Norton Brownsboro Hospital Opens Wednesday IIllegal Activity Suspected in Special State Senate Election...
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Flu Shot x 3?
This post comes to us from Stephanie Sanders. I was on a 30-plus minute conference call yesterday with Department for Public Health Commissioner Dr. William Hacker and State Epidemiologist Kraig...
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Wrapping Up September 1
Here’s what we reported on today: Jury Selection Continues In Stinson Case Eight Horse Barn Damaged by Fire at Fairgrounds IU To Offer Tuition Grants FEMA Sets Up At Two Louisville Lowe’s Stores...
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Share Of Pfizer Settlement Coming To Kentucky
The Herald-Leader reports that Kentucky $5.4 million of the $2.3 billion Pfizer settlement, which is one of the largest such payouts. Kentucky, which joined other states in legal actions against...
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Full Audio Of Yarmuth Town Hall
Here is the full audio of Congressman John Yarmuth‘s town hall, held on Wednesday night at Central High School. Francene Cucinello of WHAS-AM hosted the event. Download the MP3 Tagged: Congress,...
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Wrapping Up September 2
Here’s the roundup, Yarmuth town hall included. It’s late, and we’ll be a little bit late with the posts tomorrow. Here’s what we reported on today: Yarmuth Town Hall Draws Capacity Crowd In Depth:...
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Wrapping Up September 8
Here’s what we reported on today: Thieneman Enters Mayor’s Race Yarmuth Talks Health Care At Louisville Forum FEMA Handing Over Offices To SBA Jeff Gilpin Testifies At Stinson Trial Heiner Says Mayoral...
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Biting Barking Blue Dogs Back
I’ve heard a lot of competing analysis of the current healthcare overhaul. Some pundits are saying that overall dissatisfaction with the President and Congress’ plans comes from both sides....
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The Humana Investigation
I just got back from the “Mad As Hell Doctors” tour stop on Gray Street. Seeing all of the doctors reminded me to post a link to a story about Humana being under investigation. Tagged: healthcare
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Wrapping Up September 22
Here’s what we reported on today: Idea Festival Starts Wednesday “Mad As Hell Doctors” Visit Louisville Worley Cleared of Ethics Violation Belknap Oval Opened At U Of L Boys and Girls Clubs to Stay...
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Wrapping Up September 23
Here’s what we reported on today: Poverty Task Force Begins Work In Frankfort Preservation Groups Work to Move Civil War Monument Louisville Receives Stimulus Grant For Firehouse Berman Reacts to...
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Wrapping Up September 24
Here’s what we reported on today: Stumbo Files “Amanda’s Law” Domestic Violence Bill Humana Waiting On TRICARE Ruling Nunn To Waive Preliminary Hearing Cumberlands Lawsuit Argued in Kentucky Supreme...
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From Pennsylvania Avenue To Sesame Street
First lady Michelle Obama will talk about healthy eating on the season premier of Sesame Street November 1st. This includes food you can grow yourself. This is part of a push from the administration...
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Wrapping Up October 6
Here’s what we reported on today: First H1N1 Doses Arrive In Louisville Student Assignment Suit Dropped Derby Clock May Find a Home at the Zoo Big Brothers Big Sisters Unveils Renovated Facility Revive...
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Why Does Healthcare Cost More In Some Places? Guess!
The Rural Blog has a nice analysis of a Dartmouth healthcare study and reactions to it. It’s called No rhyme, reason to rural health cost. It goes on to explain the title and cites the study to say...
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From The Healthcare Protests
I’m covering the possible sit-in at Humana this morning. A few single payer advocates say they’re willing to be arrested today. Tagged: healthcare
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Humana Protests
We’ll have the full story with Humana’s side on WFPL today. Tagged: healthcare
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Government Run Healthcare
Nearly two million Americans who aren’t veterans and who aren’t on Medicare or Medicaid are still part of a health system that’s run by the government. What is it? Let the Mediavore teach you: You may...
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