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Some pros for obamacare are that people who cannot afford insurance now can afford it due to obamacare. The 80/20 rule is in place where companies pay the premiums and the client pays the rest.Cons are that people who previously had insurance now have to pay more than ever, due to the ACA.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and his administration removed Planned Parenthood from Louisiana's medicare program and the clinics cannot provide sufficient health care services. Judge John deGravelles is skeptical about the assumption that Jindal's health secretary, Kathy Kliebert, is being used to terminate the Medicaid provider agreements Louisiana has with Planned Parenthood's clinics in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

In the article, gives some very good information about health care and medicare and talks about the growth rate of medicare and how premium support was that it gave seniors and will help them to choose how best to restrain Medicare spending.

This article discusses the additional taxes that the marrieds making over $250,000 a year and singles making over $200,000 will paying when the healthcare reform takes place.

Oregon has a system in place for people to make some choices about their end of life care and whether they want to have their lives sustained or not. The state has set up a database for EMT's and doctors to make it easier to follow the wishes of the patients. Most patients who fill out the POLSR don't want to be resuscitated.

Article about government mandated heath care, how it is constitutional and the possible punishments for not participating.

Issues with the new law that makes it mandatory for every U.S. citizen to have health insurance. This article talks about the controversy and how it goes against the constitution.

It is a federal crime to use force, the threat of force, or physical obstruction to prevent individuals from obtaining or providing reproductive health care services. This Act was passed when violence against abortion providers was escalating across the country.

Whole Foods takes a stance in support of GMO labeling on food products; demands action by 2018.

okay so it's totally understandable that people want to know what they are eating especially since we are all unique as an individual and some of us care about what we put in our bodies. There are a lot of people who have become vegans and only prefer to eat organic, non-genetically modified foods. Some people view certain things as a concern for their health. Labeling foods is something that I can agree with and believe is completely logical so i fit into the percentile of 92% of the citizens that vote for GMO labeling.

Starting in 2014, the IRS will enforce and collect the penalties of not caring healthcare coverage through the annual income tax filing. Basically the government is forcing you to pay for healthcare whether by your choice our theirs.

We need to work hard to keep our religious freedom. Most religious organizations are required by the Department of Human Services to provide contraceptive coverage in employee health care plans. A lot of government contracts have been lost due to religious organizations refusal to place children with same-sex couples.

I agree we need to continually fight for our religious freedoms.

I try very hard to recycle as much as possible. This article reminded me to use my reusable water bottles instead of buying case after case of bottled water and also inspired me to buy the reusable grocery bags that I see so many people using. It makes me sick to read that there is a plastic garbage patch in the Pacific Ocean that is twice the surface area of the U.S. and hundreds of feet deep. We need to take care of the earth.

In certain parts of Northern California, you have to bring your own bags for your groceries. Or they will charge you an extra .10 cents per plastic bag they give you.

McCain talks a little about repealing health care reform. Interesting topic to consider for a research project.

"It's Personal," published in October of 2010, thinks that limited government can ensure the safety of personal freedoms in America and solve many of our economic problems. Author Pat Toomey describes taxes and health care initiatives, amongst others, as being directly linked to the loss of freedoms to establish a free enterprise system that works.

Abortion has two very strong sides, pro life and pro choice Pro life individuals believe that the fetus has the right to live , as the mother has a right to live. Pro choice argues that the mother has the decision whether to terminate per pregnancy within the first 3 months.

This article is about the different views that people have on abortions. It gives the pros and cons of the situation. Also mentions that we as humans are responsible for are actions and we know the consequences that are actions can bring. Also how we should take the time to educated people on the the responsibilities that life has and how to care for a child. Its more than what we think but the right of all humans should be taking in concentration,

This site has a list of positions on a very emotional topic, abortion.

Gender reassignment can only happen when certain criteria are met. The individuals seeking reassignment surgery must be recommended by more than one health care professional. A person seeking such a medical procedure are usually classified as having transsexualism.

This articale is about the deteriorating health care coverage for the mentally ill. Although parity mandates have been put into place to prevent erosion of coverage, research has been showing a decline in coverage compared to the general public.

This article talks about how technology has made life easier, but it also puts many people out of work. we want life to be easier but its getting to the point where what happens when it cant get any easier? as far as health care technology is very beneficial, but in every day life it becoming a little bit too much.

Planned Parenthood isn't just about abortions. Defunding Planned Parenthood doesn't just effect abortions as many Republicans and "pro-life" activist would like to think. Planned Parenthood provides birth control, breast exams, pap-smears, and sexual education classes. And get this, government funding isn't even used for abortions in the first place!

Planned Parenthood offers more diverse health-care than just abortions. Planned Parenthood provides essential medical practices to women who could not otherwise afford them. The fight against this establishment is only scaling the top of this issue. This is not a fight against supporting abortion, this is a fight to keep women feeling safe with knowing they have a place to turn when they need medical assistance.

The House passed two abortion-related bills Friday, including one that would strip federal health-care funding from Planned Parenthood for one year, but it remains unclear whether the votes would appease conservatives who have threatened a government shutdown over the organization. (nmw)

Many people see planned parenthood as an organization that has been taking money from the government to fund abortions among many other issues. It's thought that this shouldn't be the case because there are so many other health care services in the states that provide the same services as well as many more services too. The break down of some of the expenses show why continuing to fund planned parenthood would not be the best solution for the tax payers money.