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Randy Pausch’s testimony to the Labor, Health and Human Serv

Jan 9

On March 13, 2008, Dr. Randy Pausch provided testimony to the Labor, Health & Human Services Subcommittee on behalf of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. This is his personal story about his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and his fight to survive. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in the US, but receives extremely little federal funding to support research efforts. In March of 2008, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network went to Congress to urge the federal government to provide critical funding to speed the cure for this horrible disease.

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Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit

Oct 15

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At a critical time in American life, Parker J. Palmer looks with realism and hope at how to deal with our political tensions for the sake of the common good–without the shouting, blaming, or defaming so common in our politics today.

In his newest book, Parker J. Palmer builds on his own extensive experience as an inner life explorer and social change activist to examine the personal and social infrastructure of American politics. What he… More >>

Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit

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How long have politics and government been a part of human society?

Jan 6

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And has it always been problematic to resist authority, or question politics? How do other countries view and deal with this?

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Anonymous Hero Donates Hospital 200 Human Kidneys

Aug 18

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Hospital officials hope to locate the good Samaritan that dropped off a sack of human organs in the middle of the night so they can thank him. More coverage at: onion.com

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Health and Human Services Secretary Sebelius Cracking Down On Unreasonable Health Insurance Premium Hikes

Aug 16

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Health and Human Services Secretary Sebelius Cracking Down On Unreasonable Health Insurance Premium Hikes
Federal health administrators today are scheduled to discuss how the Affordable Care Act helps states monitor proposed premium increases for health insurance plans.