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Saturday August 15 2009

Health Care Reform Town Hall Meetings

Congressman Jo Bonner will hold town hall meetings around south Alabama next week to discuss President Obama's controversial health care reform plan. Click here to find the date/time of the one nearest you. more »
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by Robin12046: The times for these Town Hall meetings are really conducive to the working people in the city.  How is someone who works 8-5 supposed to be able to… 1 Responses »
Wednesday August 12 2009

Web Wednesday: Weighing In On Health Care Debate

The debate over health care reform is heating up and people have strong opinions. more »
3:33 AM
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by sweetheart: Bamabob, GREAT LINK!!!!!  It confirms my suspicions Obama has been coerced by the team of 100 and the committee of 300 (the people who really run… 48 Responses »
Monday July 06 2009

Hospital Officials Near Agreement

Hospitals are near a deal with the White House over the new health care plan. more »
2:00 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by Alan: Why won’t Obama and congress be on the health care plan they are trying to force the American people to be on?  They need to give up they current… 7 Responses »
Friday July 03 2009

Obama Pledges Support

President Obama has reversed a Bush policy and pledges protection for health-care workers. more »
9:16 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by minimay87: I agree. That is just forcing views on someone. Hopefully he sticks with this one. 5 Responses »
Saturday January 03 2009

Department Of Justice Report On Local Veterans Home

A detailed report alleges inadequate care at the W.F. Green State Veterans Home in Bay Minette. more »
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By Chad Petri
Wednesday December 03 2008

How To Steer Clear Of Medical Traps Online

As More Patients Turn To The Internet For A Second Opinion, How Do You Know What's Bogus? more »
6:33 PM
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By CBS
Thursday October 23 2008

Compare The Candidates

Here’s a quick comparison of where John McCain and Barack Obama stand on 10 key issues. more »
10:29 AM
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By Amy Dominello, Billy House, Sean Mussenden, Neil H. Simon
Comment by carl: I guess we could just chalk that up as youthful arrogance and ignorance,but it’s the present day OBAMA that worries me and the lack of thinking ahead… 20 Responses »
Thursday October 02 2008

People In Mobile Talk About VP Debate

Some hold debate-watching parties. more »
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By Steve Alexander
Monday June 02 2008

Budget Woes Threaten Mobile EMS

Mobile County's Emergency Medical Services Rescue Squad could shut down. more »
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By The Associated Press
Sunday June 01 2008

White House Issues Climate Report 4 Years Late

Under a court order and four years late, the White House Thursday produced what it called a science-based "one-stop shop" of specific threats to the United States from man-made global warming. more »
1:10 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by carl: If all the Washington politicians and courts disappeared over night, It would take 300 years for things to get back into this bad of shape again! MERCY… 1 Responses »
Thursday May 08 2008

Hackers Attack Epilepsy Forum

The Epilepsy Foundation website has been bombarded with hundreds of pictures and links to pages with rapidly flashing images, which could cause seizures for those with epilepsy. more »
4:36 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by justme: These people need to be tracked down and charged with attempted murder,  promoting a hate crime, Misuse of public domain, and any other charges that… view »
Tuesday May 06 2008

Rocket Fuel in Our Drinking Water?

EPA might not take action to remove toxic rocket fuel from drinking water. more »
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By The Associated Press
Monday May 05 2008

Study:  Smoking Bans Reduce Teen Smoking

A new study suggests that restaurant smoking bans may play a big role in reducing the number of teens who become smokers. more »
2:11 PM
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By The Associated Press via Salon.com
Comment by BikerTod: Excellent point KxVx.The only problem with that is that scenario requires the use of common sense,and the anti-smoking advocate and all of the others on… 3 Responses »

Wal-Mart Expands Drug Program

Sarting today, Wal-Mart will lower the prices of both 90-day prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. more »
7:06 AM
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By The Associated Press via Salon.com

Who Should Be Treated ?

Some doctors have drafted a list of patients who might not be treated should a pandemic strike. more »
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By The Associated Press

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