Daily Archives: September 28, 2009

The poverty of Nevada

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Featheriver

The U.S. Census released some interesting information about Nevada today. Nevada ranks 33rd in percentage of children living in households below the poverty level and 47th for children living in households that get food stamps. 15 percent of its children … Continue reading →

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What happens when we die?

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Featheriver

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy New research indicates that death does not come in a single moment, but is rather a process. some of those who have been resuscitated after nearly dying — … Continue reading →

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Government option to Baucus bill to be offered

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Featheriver

Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) [Wikipedia] [VoteSmart] [OpenSecrets] and Jay Rockefeller (D-WV)  [Wikipedia] [VoteSmart] [OpenSecrets] are readying for a showdown tomorrow with Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.), the conservative chairman of the Finance Committee, who offered a compromise of creating nonprofit insurance … Continue reading →

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