(PRN) - Nation's Mental Health Care: a System In Shambles [+]
Bolsamania.com, Spain -
BioMarin Announces Pricing of Concurrent Public Offerings of 9,000,000 Shares of Common Stock and $150 Million Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes
2006-03-23
The Other Side of the Story
National Review Online, NY -
Violence in Iraq could go on for decades, but that doesn�t diminish our success there. Middle Eastern countries, and especially Iraq with its tribal feuds, are far more violent than Americans are used to. Disputes between families are often settled at gunpoint, and we shouldn�t be surprised if this carries over into the political arena. The day may come when there are no more foreign terrorists in Iraq, but the country will still be a violent place. In light of this fact, it is important to look at what we have accomplished. The Iraqis have held three free and fair elections in twelve months, written a new constitution in the same amount of time, the economy is growing, Iraqis are optimistic their future, and the country is no longer a threat to us or its neighbors. We should continue to help the Iraqis strive toward a better life, but we should be honest about the situation. Just three years after decades of tyranny and neglect were ended America can be proud of what it has accomplished in Iraq. In short, Iraq is already a success
2006-03-20
MProvince town showcases health outreach program
Philippine Information Agency, Philippines -
According to Dr. Ayangwa, the SCH is an ultra-modern cooperative that pioneered and specializes in Mass Health Screening which it had been conducting on the surrounding farming communities for the past many years. The MHS was said to be responsible in the control of stomach cancer which was prevalent in Nagano for decades with health cost almost nil. The SCH is trying to replicate this successful health concept to other Asian communities.
2006-03-18
Retirement Residences Real Estate Investment Trust Reports 2005
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2006-03-17
Despite Major Gains, Women Bear Disproportionate Share of Poverty
NewsBlaze, CA -
AIDA MBODJ, Minister for Women, the Family and Social Development of Senegal, said gender equity and equality were important factors for sustainable development. Senegal had implemented two action plans for women in two decades, and a third framework to promote gender quality had been established. In terms of education, significant progress had been achieved at all levels. Since 2004, the number of girls in school was greater than the number of boys. In two years, the Government had spent 40 per cent of its national budget on education. Almost all public literacy programmes had given priority to targeting women, who comprised 90 per cent of literacy classes. Regarding health, recent statistics showed a decline in maternal and infant mortality, and HIV/AIDS had been held to a level below 1.5 per cent. Public health expenditures accounted for some 10.5 per cent of the Government's 2006 budget, which was well beyond the standard set by the World Health Organization (WHO). Projects to improve women's access to financial resources and their ability to strengthen their organization had also been established. The Women's Credit Project had injected more than 2 billion francs for income-generating activities for women. In the area of politics and administration, women were participating in the Government, the Parliament and other agencies. Given the election of the first woman president in Africa, she was confident that others would follow, as women's demographic weight in elections was significant. She called on the international community to increase its support for women's empowerment.
2006-03-16
Senate Blocks Bush Proposal To Increase Cost-Sharing in VA Health
Kaiser network.org, DC -
health care services. Bush also proposed increasing their copayments for prescription drugs. The amendment, proposed by Sen. Conrad Burns (R-Mont.), would replace nearly $800 million in proposed fees with money taken from cuts to other programs. Following the vote, the Senate rejected an amendment from Sens. Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) that would have increased the VA budget by rolling back $1.5 billion in tax cuts to corporations. The vote on the second amendment was "largely along party lines," the
2006-03-13
Warrencommission to consider second ambulance service
Henderson Daily Dispatch, NC -
� The board is expected to appoint Robert E. Mitchum to the position of tax administrator, effective March 16. If appointed, Mitchum will earn a starting salary of $55,000 and will also receive a moving expense reimbursement not to exceed $1,500. The position of tax administrator combines the former positions of tax collector and tax assessor.
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