Archive for July, 2009
Myths on Both Sides in Healthcare Debate
I came across an excellent column about the myths on both sides of the healthcare debate this morning from a writer in Maine named Gordon Weil, because he starts out debunking myths being spread by our own Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) Myth 1. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., says that Obama risks "destroying the best health-care system the world [...]
Healthcare Reform: The Opposition I Respect
My twitter friends have been exhausting me with all the debate on healthcare, but as always, it just makes my argument stronger to have good honest and open debate. The issue I have at the moment is that there is so much misinformation being shoveled by the insurance companies and their allies that it's hard to keep up. Even after many debates [...]
ASEA’s Budget Got Substantial Boost from Nationwide Insurance
The way things were supposed to work: the Alabama State Employee's Association (ASEA) recommends a deferred compensation plan to the state personnel board, on behalf of employees. The State Personnel Board then reviews and approves that plan. Then, ASEA is responsible for promoting the plan to its employees. What went wrong? According to a [...]
Healthcare Reform for Alabamians: Is it Really Too Much To Ask?
For those who want to slowdown the healthcare reform train and for those who say what's the rush? I say, as Congressman Davis says, over 2500 Alabamians are losing their health insurance every week, they should not have to wait to ensure that they will have adequate care. And to those who say this bill will overly burden small business. I [...]
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