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Healthcare Reform in the Final Stretch
In his third campaign-style speech in a little more than a week, President Barack Obama urged Congress Monday to show some courage and send a healthcare bill to his desk.... (Continue reading)
Countdown to Reform?
Written on 16 Mar, 2010 at 13:36 in News, Small Business, Small Business Exclusives | viewed 34 times | 0 Comments
While the rush continues for Congress to deliver a cohesive healthcare reform bill, small business owners continue to struggle with limited insurance options and high costs. ... (Continue reading)
Healthcare Reform Summit Yields Little Consensus
Written on 26 Feb, 2010 at 11:30 in Business News, News, Politics News | viewed 17 times | 0 Comments
Thursday’s healthcare reform summit was, in many ways, a last-ditch opportunity for President Barack Obama to try to win bipartisan support for the centerpiece of his legislative agenda. ... (Continue reading)
Lawmakers Square Off on Healthcare Reform
Obama led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in what he hoped was a “frank and honest” conversation during today's healthcare reform summit.... (Continue reading)
My Turn to Take the Stage
At the Women of Power Summit, moderator Chana Garcia loved all the bold-faced names in attendance, but found herself most inspired by the other attendees. ... (Continue reading)
Organizations Continue Fight for HIV Prevention
Written on 5 Feb, 2010 at 10:50 in Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, News | viewed 207 times | 1 Comment
When five organizations came together to start NBHAAD in 1999, the goal was to educate people about behavior that increases the risk for HIV infection. Today, the rate of infection among blacks has remained stable, but the fight for prevention... (Continue reading)
How’s Your HEART?
Written on 1 Feb, 2010 at 14:43 in Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Magazine, Magazine Features, Women of Power Articles | viewed 190 times | 1 Comment
Pamela Thomas had always received a perfect bill of health, but at age 38, Thomas’ life changed. She became one of roughly 5.5 million Americans diagnosed with congestive heart failure.... (Continue reading)
Transcript: State of the Union Address
Transcript of President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address – As Prepared for Delivery Madame Speaker, Vice President Biden, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Our Constitution declares that from time to time, the President shall give to Congress... (Continue reading)
Obama Resets Agenda in State of the Union Address
President Obama vowed to not abandon plans for longer-term fixes to healthcare, energy, and education in his State of the Union address.... (Continue reading)
Obama’s Report Card: One Year Later
It has been one year since history was made in the U.S. with the inauguration of Barack Hussein Obama as the 44th president of the United States.... (Continue reading)
