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Why We Desperately Need Health Care for All - Now
Dear Friends,
More about why we desperately need health care for all:
This past weekend, I visited a festival at a church in a working class area of my district. These events are opportunities for people from the community to gather, to eat ethnic foods, listen to music and enjoy each other's company; before the brisk, brooding Cleveland winter begins to set in. When I walked through the doors, I felt as though I had stepped back in time, to when I was a child growing up in the inner city of Cleveland where I witnessed people struggling every day to make ends meet. From this early experience I have learned to recognize poverty, the clothes it wears and the physical appearance it presents.
What I saw in the church were humble people whose shoes were well worn and whose clothes were in need of repair. I also saw people struggling with various stages of ill health, with obvious physical difficulties. I know what poverty feels like and I felt it here and I was surprised. What made this visit memorable was that it occurred in a suburban community which had formerly been known for its solid middle class housing.
Meanwhile about 400 miles away, in Washington, DC, the insurance companies have wielded enormous influence to knock a public option out of the Senate Finance Committee health care bill and we still struggle to keep the public option alive in the House. A decision is due soon from the full Senate. Will they actually pass a bill which requires that Americans buy private insurance? The House continues to try to determine the shape and content of our legislation.
The political system is failing the American people. Money for Wall Street, not for Main Street. Money for War, not for Peace. Money to move jobs out of America, not to create new jobs here. Money for insurance companies, but what about the people?
While 47 million uninsured wait for an answer, and another 50 million underinsured stand by, Americans are losing their jobs, their homes, their health care and their retirement security. How long can people wait for help?
I am asking you to continue to join me in the push to have a state single payer amendment in the health care bill. Whatever passes the Congress will be insufficient to meet the broad based health care needs of the American people, which is why it is important to give the states the option to move toward single payer. Call your representative now and demand that the Kucinich state single payer amendment remain in the bill.
In my community, and many others across our nation, the level of human suffering from an economy "gone bad" is rising to shocking levels. A recent US Census report states that in this decade the number of northeastern Ohioans who live fractionally above the poverty line has risen 10% - to a quarter of a million people.
But I do not see cold statistics. I see real people. I see the poverty lining their faces. I see their eyes asking: Why?
Sincerely,
Dennis
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Is Glenn Beck accusing Fox Broadcasting Co. and Rupert Murdoch of engaging in Maoist activities?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200910200046
During his October 19 Fox News show, Glenn Beck ranted that, because of the overlap in the message of volunteerism from President Obama's "Corporation for National and Community Service and a call for more service and volunteerism" on network television from the Entertainment Industry Foundation, "[i]t's almost like we're living in Mao's China right now" and noted that NBC executive Mitch Metcalf is an "EIF board member," exclaiming, "[M]y God, it can't be." But Fox Broadcasting Co. -- which airs Fox News programming and, like Fox News, is owned by News Corp. -- is also participating in EIF's volunteer initiative, and has a vice president who sit on EIF's board of directors with Metcalf; further, News Corp. chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch sits on EIF's "honorary board of governors."
Beck's volunteerism conspiracy theory: "It's almost like we're living in Mao's China right now"
Beck suggests conspiracy between White House, entertainment industry to promote volunteerism. Noting that the EIF is promoting volunteerism though its iParticipate campaign, through which "more than 60 network television shows" will incorporate "service and volunteerism" into their plots, Beck asked: "[I]s it just a coincidence that all of this falls into line with President Obama's Corporation for National and Community Service and a call for more service and volunteerism, or not a coincidence at all?" He continued:
Well, Andrew Breitbart's BigHollywood.com has published now a memo from EIF -- remember? It reads in part, quote, "President Obama has called for a new era of responsibility." Wait a minute. Hang on. I think I read about this or heard in that conference call with the NEA -- something like this.
Anyway, "A new era for responsibility, recognition on the part of every American that we have our duties to ourselves, our nation, and to our world to serve others. It is the price and promise of citizenship. In response, our television community with the Entertainment Industry Foundation will launch a multi-year campaign to inspire action and promote a new way of thinking about service."
Well, this is fantastic. It's almost like we're living in Mao's China right now. But Mitch Metcalf, an EIF board member and NBC executive -- my God, it can't be. Come on, Anita, call me. Lookit, Chairman Mao is right there ready to take your phone call. Go ahead. Call me on that one.
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First, Green Week and now, Service Week. Soon we can have 52 weeks of the White House just writing scripts and tell us what we should all do.
But Fox Broadcasting Co. is part of EIF's volunteer initiative
As video Beck himself aired indicated, Fox is participating in EIF's program. Beck aired a clip of first lady Michelle Obama praising EIF's program and saying in part: "This foundation has enlisted the four major networks, ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC, to take part in a week-long television event in support of national service. It's going to be a great thing." Indeed, Fox, with ABC, CBS, and NBC, is part of EIF's iParticipate initiative, "which promotes a new way of thinking about service and seeks to persuade millions more Americans to volunteer regularly. As a centerpiece, the major broadcast networks and others will spotlight service through scripted programming, segments and PSAs with inspirational messages and storylines about volunteerism. More than 60 shows have signed up to participate." [EIF press release, 10/1/09]
Fox actors part of EIF public service announcement. Actress Emily Deschanel from the Fox program Bones and Michael Strahan of Fox's Brothers and Fox NFL Sunday are both participating in a "new public service announcement that encourages viewers to tune in to an unprecedented week of television, October 19 -25, as part of EIF's iParticipate national initiative to promote service and volunteering." [EIF press release, 10/1/09]
Fox exec on EIF board of directors with NBC's Metcalf. In addition to Metcalf, who Beck noted is an EIF board member, Preston Beckman, executive vice president for strategic program planning and research for the Fox Broadcasting Co., is a member at large of EIF's operating board of directors. Additionally, Vanessa Morrison, president of 20th Century Fox Animation, which is owned by News Corp., is an at-large member of EIF's operating board of directors. [EIF Leadership Web page]
Rupert Murdoch sits on EIF's "honorary board of governors." A "backgrounder" for EIF lists News. Corp chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch as sitting on the group's "honorary board of governors."
Fox executive: "It's just heartwarming to see how everyone embraced this" and left out politics. An October 12 USA Today article about the EIF service announcement quoted Beckman stating: "It's just heartwarming to see how everyone embraced this. ... It's great when you can find something that unites all of us, regardless of our political views." USA Today also reported that Fox is "incorporating I Participate into scripted series and PSAs for other shows, including Bones, So You Think You Can Dance and COPS."
Fox reaching "out to its affiliates as well as sister cable nets for support." Variety reportedon October 18 that "Fox scheduling topper Preston Beckman said the network reached out to its affiliates as well as sister cable nets for support. 'It's a team effort,' Beckman said. Exec said Fox stars participating in PSAs include Tamara Taylor ('Bones'), Lance Reddick ('Fringe') and Nigel Lythgoe ('So You Think You Can Dance')."
Transcript
From the October 19 edition of Fox News' Glenn Beck:
BECK: When you're watching TV this week, you might notice a common theme on some of your favorite TV shows -- service and volunteerism. You might think if you're an average viewer, "Gee, that's a coincidence. Look at how much it's popping up."
The Entertainment Industry Foundation, EIF, a major Hollywood charitable organization which has been around for almost 70 years, raises money for health, educational, and social issues, is suddenly interested in being volunteers.
This week, you will see it all over your television set, on more than 60 network television shows -- 60. And not just a public service announcement, but service and volunteerism will be worked into the plots.
Your favorite character might volunteer at the dog shelter or at the park or whatever. The EIF says their multi-year iParticipate campaign will, quote, "promote a new way of thinking about service and seek to persuade millions more Americans to volunteer regularly," end quote, in education, community health, environmental conservation, financial security, and support for military families. Oh, that's great. Thanks for the military tip of the hat.
That sounds great, doesn't it? I just have one pesky question -- are we running out of volunteers in this country? I mean, Americans are some of the most generous and giving people in the world. Are we trying to fix a problem that doesn't exist? Are we creating a problem that doesn't exist, to have an emergency that doesn't yet exist? Or is it just a coincidence that all of this falls into line with President Obama's Corporation for National and Community Service and a call for more service and volunteerism, or not a coincidence at all?
Well, Andrew Breitbart's BigHollywood.com has published now a memo from EIF -- remember? It reads in part, quote, "President Obama has called for a new era of responsibility." Wait a minute. Hang on. I think I read about this or heard in that conference call with the NEA -- something like this.
Anyway, "A new era for responsibility, recognition on the part of every American that we have our duties to ourselves, our nation, and to our world to serve others. It is the price and promise of citizenship. In response, our television community with the Entertainment Industry Foundation will launch a multi-year campaign to inspire action and promote a new way of thinking about service."
Well, this is fantastic. It's almost like we're living in Mao's China right now. But Mitch Metcalf, an EIF board member and NBC executive -- my God, it can't be. Come on, Anita, call me. Lookit, Chairman Mao is right there ready to take your phone call. Go ahead. Call me on that one.
This can't be true, right? An NBC executive? Told the L.A. Times, "We came up with this idea over a year ago," and quote, "We were lucky that the Obama administration happened to think that this was a worthy cause."
I can't even read this with a straight face. And the first lady, in particular, is behind this general effort. We're certainly not servicing the White House. No, no, not at all. And it's not like the first lady has an interest.
MICHELLE OBAMA [video clip]: And today I'm also pleased to announce one outstanding example of that, an initiative created by the Entertainment Industry Foundation, an organization that harnesses the power of Hollywood to raise awareness of and money for pressing social causes. This foundation has enlisted the four major networks, ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC, to take part in a week-long television event in support of national service. It's going to be a great thing.
BECK: Oh, it is. You love me. You really love me. This award means so much. Thank you. First, Green Week and now, Service Week. Soon we can have 52 weeks of the White House just writing scripts and tell us what we should all do.
Last month, when the mayor of New York was celebrating a Day of Service -- you know, instead of a day offer remembrance to mark 9/11 -- all of the celebs were out there to push for volunteerism, even Ashton Kutcher.
KUTCHER [video clip]: Volunteering is, when we really break it down, is working for free. It's like I got -- and I'm thinking that's not my -- I gotta go out and tell people, "Yeah, get excited to go to work and not make any money," and get -- especially when it's tough to come by money. And I'm like, "How am I going to really encourage people to do that?"
BECK: I don't know. You should read some Marx. He'll help you on that. Thanks for the info, Ashton. Volunteering is working for free -- remember that. Glad you're part of this movement. But Disney is getting behind this, too -- oh, the owners of ABC Television.
They have a new program starting in January. If you put in a day of service, you get a free day at Disney World or Disneyland. Hang on, I'm using -- Ashton's words are coming to my head, now -- isn't it working for free? Wouldn't that not then bevolunteerism, because you're getting paid with a day at Disney?
Celebrities are coming together to make it cool to volunteer. Disney gives you a free day at the park. This is all fine, but doesn't it seem a little bit convenient that all of this comes out now at the same time the Obama administration is calling for it?
Obama controls the message through the media he holds in his pocket, or his little hand, that soon, if you disobey, he'll just go [slaps hand].
Now, the message will be embedded in television shows. Isn't that great? Aren't you proud of what we're doing? Oh, this certainly is change. Remember, during the Bush administration, the media slammed the administration for paying a conservative columnist for supporting the Bush administration's education plan.
Remember? They did their job then. Where are you now? Why do we need government, Republican or Democrat, feeding us propaganda, and propaganda to volunteer? I mean, I'd rather hear a message of service from a church or a synagogue or a mosque, you know, where a free trip is not part of the deal. Wouldn't you?
Oh, gee, there I go again. I'm sorry, Anita. I'm sorry, Mr. President. Am I asking too many questions again?
Information control -- I'm going to break it down for you. And I believe by the end of the week, you'll be shocked.
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Black Helicopters Return: Beck, Others Use Climate Trade Negotiations To Fearmonger About World Government, Communism
http://mediamatters.org/items/200910200042
Glenn Beck and other media conservatives, including Rush Limbaugh and Michelle Malkin, seized on comments by British lord Christopher Monckton to fearmonger that if the United States agreed to a treaty dealing with climate change, it would be signing its sovereignty away to a "world government." Beck and others have previously fearmongered about the possibility of world government and the loss of U.S. sovereignty.
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The House health care bill is getting cheaper, but Democrats aren't boasting just yet. Because when they ultimately break silence the hope is to present conservative Democrats in both chambers with a bill that will walk the walk of fiscal responsibility--including a public option, which is projected to save the government billions.
As always, the legislative process is unpredictable, and the Senate is operating in isolation from the House. But with the public option potentially in the balance, Speaker Pelosi's goal is this: present conservative Democrats in both chambers with a Hobson's choice between a public option bill and a potentially moreexpensive Senate bill that may have no public option at all.
On Friday, the Washington Post ran with leaked CBO numbers, showing that House health care leaders have reduced the price tag of their bill by at least $100 billion. The numbers were preliminary--not reflective of the current state of the legislation, which is changing constantly--but they showed a definite downward trajectory in the overall cost of its reform plan.
Still, leadership was not pleased.
"These numbers are outdated and are by no means final as we will send new policy specifications to CBO," said Brendan Daly, spokesman for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. "But they do confirm, as the Speaker has said, that the coverage provisions of the House bill will be under $900 billion and we will have a public option. No final policy decisions have been made on how to proceed."
Why the long face when the news is ostensibly quite good? Because the hope, politically speaking, is to make the news better.
The Senate Finance Committee bill clocks in at about $829 billion in new spending--an extremely low number for a project so ambitious--and it has the added bonus, in a legislature that fetishizes fiscal responsibility, of being a deficit reducer. But even if the House can't get it's final health care package below that mark, it may still be able to make quite a splash when official CBO numbers are released in the weeks ahead. The ideal scenario is a House bill that's cheaper in absolute terms than the final Senate bill, without gutting subsidies. But at the very least the House bill will cover more people than the Senate bill, at a comparable price, providing the government more bang for its health care buck.
How would that work? Crucially, the Senate Finance Committee bill isn't the bill that's coming to the Senate floor. It still has to be merged with the more expensive Senate HELP Committee package, and when some of the HELP proposal's pay-fors are incorporated into the final Senate bill, the price tag could be higher than the stand-alone Finance package. Inasmuch as the House and Senate bills are viewed as competitors, it's the bills that come to the floor that ultimately count. The House bill will almost certainly cover more people, and the hope (though it may not be possible) is to do so while matching, or perhaps besting, the Senate bill's bottom line. And that could put conservative Democrats in a bit of a pickle: What if the progressive House bill, complete with a public option, is actually cheaper--or, at least, cheaper per consumer--than its counterpart in the Senate?
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