Interactive Map: Insurance Market Concentration Creates Fewer Choices
Interactive map from Karen Davenport and Sonia Sekhar shows that one carrier dominates the market in 17 states, and two dominate in 22 more. Health Reform Gives Americans What They’re Looking For President Obama reiterated his call for comprehensive health reform in his State of the Union address, and [...]
A&I Books Releases Jeff Sheng’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A&I Books, a division of A&I Photographic and Digital Services, is releasing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Volume 1′ (ISBN: 978-0-9844474-1-1) by Jeff Sheng, the first-ever photography book that features the portraits and stories of gay and lesbian service members currently serving under the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy. The book contains an Afterword by W.M. Hunt, noted gallerist and Vietnam War veteran.
States Ban E-Cigarettes in Face of Growing Demand
MIAMI, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Electronic cigarette makers face political battles across the U.S. as state leaders and anti-smoking groups act to ban e-cigarettes. New Jersey, New York, Oregon and New Hampshire are a few states that have banned or restricted sales of the product so far. Others are taking a closer look at the product, which is rapidly gaining popularity among smokers. However, Green Smoke hasn’t seen a drop in demand and believes these actions are caused by fear and misunderstanding of a new type of cigarette.
Mesa police officer suspected of shoplifting
Police officer allegedly shoplifted while off duty last week at Sportsman’s Warehouse. Mesa Public Schools approves new zoning During their Tuesday night meeting, Mesa Public Schools officials approved new boundary changes for Alma Elementary and Powell Junior, while delaying action on its new charter school. [...]
By: hangashore
[My apologies to @troy for referring to him as a troll, since I'd confused his comment as being his own opinion, and not a speculative representation of that of some health-reform opponents.] Lead Generation – Ready to start selling smarter? We have just the thing. Lead Generation [...]
Unemployment, Economic Hardship among Factors of Foreclosures in the U.S.
NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ForeclosureListings confirmed that the national foreclosure rate in January was one foreclosure filing for every 466 U.S. households; the most severe problems continue in the west and in Florida. Unemployment, economic hardship, negative equity, and credit availability are driving the foreclosures. Yet between the months of December 2009 and January 2010 a drop in the actual number of foreclosures was recorded.
Seniors Stake in Health Reform
Report from Marilyn Moon defines what health reform would mean for Medicare beneficiaries. New Jobs Through Better Health Care David Cutler and Neeraj Sood examine the potential impact of health care reform on employment growth in the new decade. Fact Sheet: Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities [...]
