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State Senator Curt VanderWall and the Incredible Horrible No Good Bill to Inflict More Pain and Suffering on Expectant Mothers: He’s Not Alone
Friday , 22, March 2019 Abortion, Michigan Women, Religious Fundamentalism 1 CommentLet’s get one thing sorted right way: Pregnant women carry a FETUS. A fetus is a fertilized egg that has reached 8 weeks of development. There are lots of other terms that describe the stages of pregnancy such as zygote, embryo, fetus, neonate, and so on. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN UNBORN CHILD. […]
Election Day is 22 Days Away and the GOP Lies are Blowing In the Wind Like Leaves
Monday , 15, October 2018 Election 2018 1 CommentYou can tell election day is three weeks away. Media are full of ads, signs proclaiming the names of people who want your vote are popping all over people’s front lawns, and the GOP lies are reaching obtuse levels never seen before. With eight years of GOP manipulating the Affordable Care Act to make it […]
Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services Seeks Feedback for Number Crunching Study to Make Health Care Less Expensive from the People Who Make Health Care More Expensive
Monday , 13, August 2018 Election 2018, Obamacare Leave a commentThe Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (MIDIFS) asked for innovative ideas on how to stabilize and lower costs on health insurance in Michigan today. Who are they asking? The presidents and CEO’s of health insurance companies. The state budget for 2019 provides for an actuarial study to implement a state innovation waiver provided […]
Health Care Sign-up At Luther Area Public Library January 9
Wednesday , 7, January 2015 Community Leave a commentNeed health insurance? Signing up for health care with the new Affordable Care Act is easy, but if you still have questions or would like help, a specialist will be available at the Luther Area Public Library at 115 State Street this Friday, January 9. The specialist can help you determine if you qualify for […]