Just like poverty, discrimination, or a lack of educational opportunities, we are all impacted when any one among us is denied access to adequate health care. Thank you, Rep. Visclosky, for standing up for those who, through no fault of their own, are unable to secure appropriate levels o…
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It was timely and a great public service for The Times to publish the news item, "Trustees witness new face of need," on Nov. 15. However, I was rather disappointed you chose to show the plight of numerous townships all adjoining Calumet Township, even going so far as to note Bloom Town…
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This month, St. Anthony Hospice and Franciscan Home Care Services are joining providers around the country in recognizing "National Hospice & Home Care Month."
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I want to commend Town Manager Joe Neeb for sponsoring this municipal Web-based job service for non-chamber businesses. For some time now, any member of the Dyer Chamber of Commerce has been able to do this on our Web site. It is one of the many free services and opportunities our members…
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I applaud your (federal lawmakers') courage and commitment for your support of U.S. House Resolution 3962. This legislation will improve the quality of life not only for your constituents but for American citizens nationwide. For too long, our representatives and senators have acquiesced …
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Press Secretary Robert Gibbs was asked the other day how many hours has the president spent on strategy for the war in Afghanistan. His answer was 20 hours. Wow Mr. President! Don't strain yourself. In the meantime, a list was released last week with names of people who have visited Pre…
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Instead of taking care of their own citizens, I find it telling that the Mexican government has the time and resources to train Americans to counsel illegal aliens at St. Mary church in East Chicago. Since when did the Mexican government have such an intimate understanding of American l…
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Your call to limit the power of the lobbyists is right on the money.
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The Democrats are planning to pay for Obamacare partially by cutting hundreds of billions of dollars from Medicare. They plan to reduce Medicare overpayments so that Supplemental Medicare picks up the slack. You would think that they would realize that Supplemental Medicare insurers will …
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Imagine the scenario if seniors did not have Medicare. Many would receive minimal medical care when they needed it the most in their final years. They would have to continue to work until they became totally incapacitated. They would not have anything of value to pass on to their relative…
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Indiana's Natural Resources Commission is being petitioned to stop the abuse of live-caught coyotes and foxes during hunting and trapping season.
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I was an employee of a large national company. In 2006 when I get laid off, I lost both income and health insurance. Although there was a COBRA program, it cost more than $600 a month. It was theoretically available but practically not. We need health insurance reform.
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We are entering that magical time of the year leading up to Christmas Day, the day the Christian world celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
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I am so confused by "science" anymore. A recent article by the AP stated that airborne nitrogen is polluting lakes in the Rocky Mountain National Park. Since when is nitrogen a pollutant?
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I live in the Miller Beach area of Gary. Lately we have had a marked increase in crime: home burglaries, beatings, vandalism and armed threats.
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I'm glad that U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., won't side with Republican obstructionists in a filibuster of health care reform. After all, a recent poll shows most Hoosiers want a public option (including 85 percent of all Democrats and 59 percent of all independents). Also, official reports…
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The American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest association of physicians and medical students in the United States. While its membership has declined in recent years, it claims approximately 20 percent of practicing physicians as members.
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I'm very glad the health care reform bill has been passed in the House. It's about time it happened.
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I am a married mother of three, and I had a serious heart condition eight years ago, shortly after giving birth. After that, my husband lost his job and our insurance. A hospital said they'd help, but only if If my condition proved to be near death. Well, one week after testing, I had to …
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It amazes me that the same patriots who have no problem with spending nearly $1 trillion over 10 years in Iraq and Afghanistan think it's such a terrible idea to spend that much on our own people in the way of health care reform.
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I would like to that Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and all of the other members of Congress for their continued support of health care reform. Their vision and hard work will prove to be great for the hard-working families of this great nation.
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I have come to the conclusion that Democrats do have ethics. They know what's right and wrong. They know what's good, bad and evil. They have ethics. Sometimes.
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Every industrialized country in this world provides health care to all of its citizens, except ours. Could it be they are all wrong and we stand alone in being right?
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H.R. 3962 is indeed historic.
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I am a nurse, and I am for the improvement of health care standards and the availability of health care services for all. We need a system that is patient-centered and not insurance company-centered.
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I sent this to Sens. Evan Bayh and Dick Lugar, and Rep. Pete Visclosky, as a request before they vote on health care reform.
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Just a reminder to anyone planning to attend the annual circus coming to town.
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A recent article mentioned two local dealerships are adding Buick. I received notification of this fact less than two weeks prior from General Motors.
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I heard President Barack Obama received a letter from Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai. It stated that when Obama cleans up Chicago and ACORN, Karzai will clean up Afghanistan.
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Pete Visclosky has been my representative for almost as long as I can remember. On Nov. 7, he once again proved his worth in voting for health care reform to serve the people of this country.
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