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Science Policy and Debate in the 2008 Presidential Election
With less than two months left before the next U.S. president is elected, ScienceBlogs wanted to dedicate a space to campaign politics. A Vote For Science is a group blog that will focus on the candidates' science policies. It is managed by many interested ScienceBloggers, as well as guest blogger Ivan Oelrich of the Federation of American Scientists.
The Scientists and Engineers for America's SHARP network allows you to click on the map to see where your candidates stand on important science issues.
Category: Health care policy
This may ruffle a few feathers, but I've decided to cross-post this one. --PalMD As a physician, I have a lot of politically conservative colleagues. Much of this stems from our experience with the government. The influence of Medicare helps...
Posted by PalMD at 9:46 PM • 9 Comments •
Category: Health care policy
You can help WNYC produce their "Health Care Policy" program for their "30 Issues in 30 Days" series -- here's how!
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 5:18 PM • 0 Comments •
Category: Health care policy
Socialized business loans are fine, but socialized medicine -- NO WAY! Does anyone see the problem with this picture?
Posted by "GrrlScientist" at 7:24 PM • 48 Comments •
Category: Books
Oh yeah, I think an education program sans condom information and distribution will be totally effective against Africa's AIDS epidemic!
Posted by Zuska at 6:50 PM • 4 Comments •
Category: Health care policy
There will be a McCain vs. Obama campaign debate on healthcare today at 5pmEST that can be viewed live at Scientists and Engineers for America. It will feature campaign surrogates who are expert on healthcare issues, and is sure...
Posted by Michael Stebbins at 2:39 PM • 0 Comments •
Category: Health care policy
I am flabbergasted by the chilling reports that as mayor of Wasilla Sarah Palin was involved in the decision to force victims of rape to pay for their own exams and rape kits. If this story is true, then every...
Posted by Michael Stebbins at 11:23 AM • 12 Comments •
Category: Presidential Candidate
The McCain and Obama Campaigns will be squaring off on healthcare this Thursday live on the web. The event is completely booked, but Scientists and Engineers for America will have it live HERE. This is going to be a very...
Posted by Michael Stebbins at 4:56 PM • 0 Comments •
Category: Facts, Stats and Data
A closer look at the cost of health care in the US.
Posted by Alex Palazzo at 11:38 AM • 4 Comments •
Category: Health care policy
Both candidates have proposals for reforming America's health care system. You can read them yourself (Obama's here, McCain's here, and a detailed comparison here). As statements of policy, these plans focus on the big picture of American health care: how...
Posted by PalMD at 1:33 AM • 23 Comments •
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