health care
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Veterans, families blame Army for suicides
On Aug. 12, soldiers, veterans and military family members joined together in a historic speak out near the gates of…
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Panel calls for equal coverage for birth control
An advisory panel for the Obama administration called for free coverage for a full range of women’s health treatments including…
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People’s needs are not bargaining chips
President Barack Obama has indicated that cuts to Social Security and Medicare would be "on the table" in deficit talks.
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Workers’ struggle intensifies at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
Members of the National Union of Healthcare Workers at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital have been locked in contract negotiations since…
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Syracuse activists protest against cuts to health care
Over 70 people gathered for a protest against cuts to health care at the Federal Building in Syracuse, NY, June…
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Missouri public workers rally for Social Security, Medicare
On June 17, workers came out to rally against cuts in Social Security and Medicare at the office of Missouri…
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New Mexico health care workers ready to fight
Members of District 1199 New Mexico National Union of Health Care Employees, AFSCME held a militant lunchtime picket line on…
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Pharmaceutical giants ignore promising cancer treatment
Research shows DCA to be a promising cancer treatment but drug companies are not investing in this research because DCA…
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Taxi workers fight for health benefits
Taxi workers in New York City have launched a campaign to win health care benefits, which 52 percent of drivers…
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Florida seeks to slash program for people with HIV/AIDS
The state of Florida is pushing people off a list to receive drugs for HIV/AIDS.
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