How Karl Rove and the GOP Killed Funding for Pandemic Preparedness

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How Karl Rove and His GOP No-Nothings Fought Against Pandemic Preparedness By John Nichols, The Nation Rove and key congressional Republicans aggressively attacked the connection between pandemic preparation and economic recovery. Read more »   If you're in Vermont, you might want to participate in the Healthcare is a Human Right campaign: "A record number of Vermonters are expected to march for their human right to healthcare at a historic rally on Montpelier's State House on Friday, May 1. The rally is anticipated to draw national attention as one of the largest protests in the country in support of the human right to healthcare. Organized by the Vermont Workers' Center (VWC), the rally is part of their 'Healthcare is a Human Right' campaign, which calls for the recognition that healthcare is a human right, not a commodity. "The rally has been endorsed by over 100 organizations, including the National Economic & Social Rights Initiative (NESRI), 25 faith leaders, and other national and state-based organizations. Small business owners and workers may close shop or call in sick to take part in the weekday rally. More than one out of four Vermonters has been without health insurance for part or all of the past two years,[1] despite the state's health care reform efforts. A survey conducted by the Vermont Workers' Center has shown that over 95% of Vermonters believe that healthcare is a human right." And if you have an activist bent, be sure to check out AlterNet's newest feature -- the Ten Hottest Campaigns. It's one-stop shopping for changing the world!     How a Tiny Parasite Helped Shape History By Sonia Shah, AlterNet Malaria has played a huge role in our past. Read more »   GOP Plots to Shut Down Senate If Dems Use Procedural Moves to Push Health Reforms AlterNet Republican Senators warn that using the reconciliation process would prompt them to trip up Democratic priorities large and small. Read more »   The Health Care Industry and their Capitol Hill Protectors Are Sabotaging Our Chance for True Reform By Marie Cocco, Washington Post Writers Group So far we have "reformed" the health insurance system by reinforcing precisely what's wrong with it. Read more »   Letter from America: The Routine Spiral of Health Care Costs AlterNet The American health system: "chaos behind a veil of secrecy." Read more »

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