Category Archives: Top Stories
US Healthcare Costs Rise 5.73% Over the 12-Months Ending August 2011 According to the S&P Healthcare Economic Indices
Data released today by S&P Indices for the S&P Healthcare Economic Composite Index indicate that the average per capita cost of healthcare services covered by commercial insurance and Medicare programs increased by 5.73% over the 12-months ending August 2011. This … Continue reading →
Half of Americans Do Not Believe President Obama Will be Re-elected
One year from now the country will be in the final days of the 2012 presidential campaign. Most likely the final debates will have been held and the two candidates will be on their final campaign trips wooing undecided voters. … Continue reading →
In Light of Ohio Wildlife Tragedy, AVMA Warns Against Owning Wild Animals
In the wake of the release of dozens of wild animals from a farm in Muskingham County, Ohio, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) issued a reminder to the public that individuals should never own wild and/or exotic animals. Since … Continue reading →
World Food Day Marked With 300 Events Across the U.S.
Inequalities in the Global Food System Highlighted at Events and in New Documentary International relief and development organization Oxfam America is marking World Food Day with more than 300 events across the United States aiming to bring the inequalities of … Continue reading →
Congressman Fattah Says Terrorism Arrests Again Show Attorney General Eric Holder’s Steady Competence
Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA), the senior House Democratic appropriator for the U.S. Department of Justice, issues the following statement concerning the Department of Justice and Attorney General Eric Holder: “Attorney General Eric Holder has proven once again that he is … Continue reading →
Steve Jobs’ Death Highlights Critical Need for New Therapies for Pancreatic Cancer
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) joins in grieving the untimely death of Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs from pancreatic cancer. Jobs’ death comes on the heels of other high profile deaths from the disease – those of Nobel Laureate Ralph … Continue reading →