At a town hall meeting Wednesday Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) told Chickasha residents he does not need to read the 1,000 page health care reform bill, he will simply vote against it.
"I don't have to read it, or know what's in it. I'm going to oppose it anyways," he said.

**I'm sure he's not the only one picked by Bingo 7 months ago

Buying something you don't need, having a sickie and not cleaning the house help Australians relieve stress and feel young again, a survey has found. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

Fact is health reform is going to cost a ton of money. All of us will pay more. Some people from states mostly with Democratic congress people will be given special breaks however as an incentive to vote for the bill. Got to hand it to the politicians who are in favor of health reform even at higher costs - provided those who have to pay more can't vote them out of office. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

Fact: Women tend to use more medical services than men even if you factor out childbirth. This means that women pay more for insurance the same as any other group that has a higher risk pays more for their insurance. Unfair says some who think the costs should be spread to those who don't use the services. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

At issue are what insurance companies consider absurdly low penalties for people who choose not to buy health insurance. picked by JoshSF49 5 months ago

Health insurance can be confusing and expensive. Policy and COBRA information picked by 2longdogs 11 months ago

Warning: young children should not keep hedgehogs as pets — or hamsters, baby chicks, lizards and turtles, for that matter — because of risks for disease. That's according to the nation's leading pediatricians' group in a new report about dangers from exotic animals. Also reported as http://entertainment.plime.com/f/5360/ - anyway ask your doc Picture credit http://www.markg... read full post picked by tgkprog 1 year ago

Parents with an infant who is in the 99th percentile for weight are upset that their insurance company sees a baby that is fatter than 99% of others is unhealthy and represents a health risk. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

46 million Americans do not have health insurance. Is this number inflated? picked by JoshSF49 8 months ago

Although she was in perfect health, Peggy Robertson says she was denied health care coverage by an insurance company in 2007 because, they said, she had had a previous cesarean section. picked by suebe 5 months ago

Malpractice suits with outrageous rewards and huge rates for malpractice insurance cost Americans $200 billion annually in health-care costs. Serious tort reform could help 300 million Americans. Democratic controlled congress has resisted such reforms. Trial lawyers rank among the largest contributors to Democrats but that is just a coincidence right? picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

There are any number of alternative health reform plans some far simpler and far less potentially harmful to the economy. One option would combine tort reform and a change from the employer-provided health benefits that is the current model. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

Americans' health improved by 18 percent between 1990 and 2000, but has leveled off over the past four years and may be about to decline, according to the 2008 America's Health Rankings report picked by karenben 1 year ago

Both sides are lying about the house version of the health care act - or rather everyone is interpreting the act in their own way. Much is open. Many with strong opinions haven't even read it. (PDF). Here is one person's attempt to answer some of the concerns in a relatively bias-free way. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

Young Muslim leader Iktimal Hage-Ali - a handpicked adviser to the Prime Minister - was arrested but released without charge in a cocaine bust eight days before receiving the NSW Young Australian of the Year award. picked by teaya21 3 years ago

People who either have no health insurance or rely on Medicaid are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced cancers than people who have private health insurance, researchers from the American Cancer Society report.

We need a "No s**t?" category. picked by mahler87 2 years ago

Hillary has been pretty unsuccessful running her campaign and is deeply in debt ($8.7 million at the end of February. That may include the $5 million she loaned the campaign). Now records show that although she touts a universal health care program she has a hard time paying the bill for her employee's current health plan. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

“High School Musical” underwear for young girls have sparked outrage — because they have the words “Dive in” on them. picked by smarty1052 2 years ago

A study has found that gamers who spend more than four hours a week playing action video games such as Medal of Honour and Half Life 2 have a surprising array of skills ranging from quick reaction times and good spatial reasoning to a strong awareness of their surroundings and better short-term memory. picked by Boomshank 3 years ago

The measure would provide $60 billion over the next five years, $35 billion more than current spending and $30 billion more than the president proposed. Mr. Bush and his backers argue that the bill would be a step toward federalization of health care, and that it would steer the program away from its core purpose of providing insurance for poor children and toward covering children from middle-cla... read full post picked by marli 2 years ago