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Take A Political Humor Break

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Politics can often test one’s emotional stamina. It’s serious business, and by the time things get resolved most people are pretty well played out. So, how about a break with some humorous political quotes to lighten up with?
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Empowered By Doors

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Submitted by Linda from Michigan in response to “What Are Your Issues”.

What is your issue?: My issue is lack of “motorized doors”. There have been many times that I can’t open a door because of its weight. It seems like every rod in my back want to pop out.

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Medicare Therapy Caps Hurting People

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Medicare therapy caps have been put into effect that are starting to harm people who have chronic conditions and people with spinal cord injuries/disorders who need rehabilitation.
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Choosing “Healthcare” or “Jobs” Makes No Sense

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Some politicians are saying the new debate is, “healthcare or jobs”, but I do not believe it has to be that way. The reality is, if you have a job you will generally have better healthcare. We need both. So, we need to fight harder for people with disabilities to get a bigger piece of the employment pie.
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Tell Members of Congress To Complete Healthcare Reform

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Over the past week, you may have seen news reports suggesting that healthcare reform is in serious jeopardy. We must insist that Congress complete Healthcare Reform NOW!

Too many Americans with disabilities and chronic conditions are not well served by the current system and will make tremendous gains through enactment of healthcare reform.
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The Gas Station Guessing Game

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I remember the day when people used to pump gas for customers-at what they called “service stations”. The key to that business was just that, service. Today’s “Self Service” business model reduces costs for the businesses, but ignores the fact that some of us actually need service.
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Stem Cell Research Breaking New Ground

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Some exciting news broke earlier this month concerning stem cell research for people with spinal cord injuries and disorders. The first clinical trial in the US is taking place to see if it is safe to inject stem cells into the spinal cord. This is just the first step in what could become a series of successful clinical trials.
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Do You Support Healthcare for People with Disabilities?

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Given all of the TV, radio and news coverage on healthcare reform it can be difficult to understand the reform effort and the details that are in it. You might find yourself asking, “What does healthcare reform mean for me?” “Why should I support this reform effort?”……

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Tell Americans What Is and Is Not In The Health Care Bill

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I suppose that the lack of information and details regarding national health care have been plaguing many Americans for some time now.

It’s tough for any of us to make a decision on something as important as national healthcare when the decision makers in DC can’t decide, won’t decide, are afraid to say, or don’t know how to explain to the public what they have decided on.
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My Life Changed Forever

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Submitted by Rita from Pennsylvania in response to “What Are Your Issues”:
My issue is this, I believe that if a doctor or chriopractor is going to perform any manipulations of the cervical area, he must first have the patients cervicle area ex-rayed , in order to avoid seriously injuring the patient for life.
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