Monthly Archives: April 2010

PA Medicare Beneficiaries Settle Claims against Commonwealth to Pay Medicare Premiums

The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. and Community Legal Services of Philadelphia released a joint press release on the status of claims against the Commonwealth to pay Medicare Premiums. Pennsylvania Medicare Beneficiaries Settle Claims against Commonwealth to Pay Medicare Premiums

PA Medicare Beneficiaries Settle Claims against Commonwealth to Pay Medicare Premiums

The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. and Community Legal Services of Philadelphia released a joint press release on the status of claims against the Commonwealth to pay Medicare Premiums. Pennsylvania Medicare Beneficiaries Settle Claims against Commonwealth to Pay Medicare Premiums

Free Speech and the Power of Choice

This morning, the Washington Post reported on the status of a law suit initiated in California in an effort to ban the sale and rental of violent video games to children.  Specifically: The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in

Free Speech and the Power of Choice

This morning, the Washington Post reported on the status of a law suit initiated in California in an effort to ban the sale and rental of violent video games to children.  Specifically: The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in

Once Again, No Minority Nominee to CT’s Superior Court

The following is an open letter to Governor Rell and Connecticut’s legislative leadership to appoint Judges to the Bench that reflect Connecticut’s diverse citizenry. I am concerned that the latest round of judicial appointments to Connecticut’s Superior Court made by

Once Again, No Minority Nominee to CT’s Superior Court

The following is an open letter to Governor Rell and Connecticut’s legislative leadership to appoint Judges to the Bench that reflect Connecticut’s diverse citizenry. I am concerned that the latest round of judicial appointments to Connecticut’s Superior Court made by

Separating Fact from Fiction — FamiliesUSA’s Recent Reports on Health Care

Wondering what impact the new health laws will have in the first year — even the first 90 days — of its passage?  Got questions as to what the real deal is?  If you are in my neck of the

Separating Fact from Fiction — FamiliesUSA’s Recent Reports on Health Care

Wondering what impact the new health laws will have in the first year — even the first 90 days — of its passage?  Got questions as to what the real deal is?  If you are in my neck of the

You’re Under Arrest for Driving While Black or Brown or Tan or Maybe Somewhere in between?

If you are my age, you grew up during the great wild, wild western movie era.  Picture John Wayne standing in front of a local saloon, getting ready for the bad guys to ride into town.  ”Shoot first and ask

You’re Under Arrest for Driving While Black or Brown or Tan or Maybe Somewhere in between?

If you are my age, you grew up during the great wild, wild western movie era.  Picture John Wayne standing in front of a local saloon, getting ready for the bad guys to ride into town.  ”Shoot first and ask

Center for Medicare Advocacy Releases 2nd Report on New Health Laws

The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. released its second alert on the new health care laws, “Health Care Reform and Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries.” The Center’s detailed reports provide us with clear and concise information on what, how and when these

Center for Medicare Advocacy Releases 2nd Report on New Health Laws

The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. released its second alert on the new health care laws, “Health Care Reform and Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries.” The Center’s detailed reports provide us with clear and concise information on what, how and when these

New Health Laws Impact on Medicare and Medicare Advantage

Instead of listening to nonsensical rhetoric called “Obamacare,” and death panels for our seasoned population, etc., learn the facts.  The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc., is reviewing and preparing regular, detailed alerts on what the new laws, Pub.L.111-148, the Patient

New Health Laws Impact on Medicare and Medicare Advantage

Instead of listening to nonsensical rhetoric called “Obamacare,” and death panels for our seasoned population, etc., learn the facts.  The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc., is reviewing and preparing regular, detailed alerts on what the new laws, Pub.L.111-148, the Patient

MidTerm Elections News: Gerry Garcia for State Sec.

As citizens of this great state, it is up to us to be informed voters.  Know your candidates.  Ask questions.  Then vote for the person you determine will address YOUR needs. Below is a message from: Gerry Garcia, CT Secretary

MidTerm Elections News: Gerry Garcia for State Sec.

As citizens of this great state, it is up to us to be informed voters.  Know your candidates.  Ask questions.  Then vote for the person you determine will address YOUR needs. Below is a message from: Gerry Garcia, CT Secretary

MidTerm Elections News: Jim Himes Opens Campaign HQ May 3rd

As citizens of this great state, it is up to us to be informed voters.  Know your candidates.  Ask questions.  Then vote for the person you determined will address YOUR needs. Below is a message from: Jim Himes, US Representative

MidTerm Elections News: Jim Himes Opens Campaign HQ May 3rd

As citizens of this great state, it is up to us to be informed voters.  Know your candidates.  Ask questions.  Then vote for the person you determined will address YOUR needs. Below is a message from: Jim Himes, US Representative

Call to Action to Oppose Arizona Immigration Bill!

Special message from Shanay Watson-Whittaker, president of Young Democrats of America Minority Caucus Dear Fellow Democrats: We know about DWB or Driving While Black, now there is WWB or Walking While Brown! In Arizona, if you have not heard, the

Call to Action to Oppose Arizona Immigration Bill!

Special message from Shanay Watson-Whittaker, president of Young Democrats of America Minority Caucus Dear Fellow Democrats: We know about DWB or Driving While Black, now there is WWB or Walking While Brown! In Arizona, if you have not heard, the

When is it Time to Give Up?

One of my favorite Kenny Rogers’ songs is The Gambler.  The chorus echos true, “You got to know when to hold them … know when to fold them … know when to walk away … know when to run …” 

When is it Time to Give Up?

One of my favorite Kenny Rogers’ songs is The Gambler.  The chorus echos true, “You got to know when to hold them … know when to fold them … know when to walk away … know when to run …” 

The Race for CT Attorney General

In addition to the critically important race for Governor, Connecticut voters will also be voting for Lt. Governor, Secretary of the State, Comptroller (Nancy Wyman), Treasurer (Denise Nappier) and Attorney General. All are important positions if we are truly committed

The Race for CT Attorney General

In addition to the critically important race for Governor, Connecticut voters will also be voting for Lt. Governor, Secretary of the State, Comptroller (Nancy Wyman), Treasurer (Denise Nappier) and Attorney General. All are important positions if we are truly committed

Defining Community … hmmmm

I recently was sent a questionnaire to fill out regarding a peace pedagogy conference coming up and the first question asked me to define my concept of what is a community.  The question intrigued me greatly.  In fact, I was

Defining Community … hmmmm

I recently was sent a questionnaire to fill out regarding a peace pedagogy conference coming up and the first question asked me to define my concept of what is a community.  The question intrigued me greatly.  In fact, I was

What has Pres. Obama Accomplished since he was Elected?

Robert P. Watson, Ph.D.. coordinator of American Studies at Lynn University, noted that he is often asked to grade President Obama’s Presidency. Instead of offering a grade, Dr. Watson put together a list of President Obama’s accomplishments thus far. The

What has Pres. Obama Accomplished since he was Elected?

Robert P. Watson, Ph.D.. coordinator of American Studies at Lynn University, noted that he is often asked to grade President Obama’s Presidency. Instead of offering a grade, Dr. Watson put together a list of President Obama’s accomplishments thus far. The

CT’s Finances … “Protecting a Deeply Flawed Sacred Cow”

Faced with the greatest financial crisis of our lives, does it really make sense to be giving CT’s wealthiest towns money when we are cutting vital state services. OP-ED: Municipal Aid…Protecting a Deeply Flawed Sacred Cow by Jonathan Pelto |

CT’s Finances … “Protecting a Deeply Flawed Sacred Cow”

Faced with the greatest financial crisis of our lives, does it really make sense to be giving CT’s wealthiest towns money when we are cutting vital state services. OP-ED: Municipal Aid…Protecting a Deeply Flawed Sacred Cow by Jonathan Pelto |