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RIPDA Endorses David Segal for Congress

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Today, the Rhode Island Progressive Democrats (RIPDA) announced their endorsement of David Segal for Congressional District 1, the seat being vacated by Patrick Kennedy.
“The endorsement vote went overwhelmingly for David Segal,” said Sam Smith, RIPDA member and moderator of the event. “Segal has a profound and thoughtful understanding of progressive issues and is committed [...]

Dying for Affordable Healthcare — the Uninsured Speak

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

by Ed Pilkington, Kansas City – The Guardian
In the furious debate gripping America over the future of its health system, one voice has been lost amid the shouting. It is that of a distinguished gynaecologist, aged 67, called Dr Joseph Manley.
For 35 years Manley had a thriving health clinic in Kansas. He lived in the [...]

Health Care Activists Disrupt Senate Finance Committee Hearing

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

by Carrie Budoff Brown, Common Dreams.org.
Health care activists disrupted a Senate Finance Committee hearing Tuesday, standing up one after the other as Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) tried to restore order.
As soon as police escorted one protester out of the room, another would stand up, criticizing the committee for convening a panel of 15 experts and [...]

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