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GOP rejects Obamacare… Who will it affect? While it may be of no surprise to many that Trump is not doing what he promised, such as not interfering with Medicaid. He promised all the voters that he will provide insurance to everyone in need but the recent decision to repeal Obamacare has caused a fury…
The fight to combat the opioid crisis is a key issue that commands virtually unanimous support on Capitol Hill. Why? Communities in various states are struggling to control the opioid epidemic that has created havoc in the US and affected every one irrespective of their age, race, and socioeconomic status. In this context, Medicaid, which…
New York Senator Schumer Demands Opioid Commission to Get its Act Together Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, recently called on the President’s ‘Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis’ for creating a program that will help save struggling addicts in the country. The senator was reported saying that he had never witnessed a…
The Effects of the Repeal of Obamacare on Addiction Treatment Costs The early part of 2010 witnessed the rolling out of new healthcare policies by the Obama administration. These policies were formulated to offer accessible and affordable health insurance cover to those Americans who were previously uninsured. The Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment reported…
Addiction and ObamaCare Amend 2012 is a campaign created for people—real people, not incorporated or limited liability people—who care about our democracy and want to be part of a solution. The problem? Since January 2010, corporations have been legally allowed to spend unlimited amounts of money in our elections on behalf of candidates who, when…
Government Funding for Opioid Crisis More than 90 Americans die each day due to overdosing on opioids. Don’t wait until it’s too late! Opioids belong to a drug category that includes illegal drugs such as heroin and other strong pain relievers such as hydrocodone, fentanyl, morphine, oxycodone, etc. According to reports, more than 33,000…
Addiction and ObamaCare 5 Excellent Obamacare Benefits that will no longer be available to Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Patients The Affordable Care Act (ACA) or the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was passed by President Barack Obama in 2010. This act was brought into effect with the aim of making quality…
BILLINGS GAZETTE • October 15, 2012 • By VERNER BERTELSEN Montanans have a choice this election: Speak up before your voice is drowned out entirely by big corporations with limitless money to spend on campaigns. This is your chance to stand with Montanans, not the out-of-state interests that seek to buy our elections. On your ballot,…
Pummeled as never before by a barrage of negative advertising, millions of voters fought back Tuesday, endorsing ballot measures in two states and dozens of localities to demand passage of a constitutional amendment restoring sensible limits on political spending. “Millions of voters in five states sent a message that they are fed up with big…
