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Double Standards of Health Care

  • Posted by romy on February 7, 2010 at 1:47 pm

Thousands of the products exist in the markets which are not deemed to be fit for consumption. Governments are well aware of existence of these products but they do not do anything to prevent them. Government does everything to open new hospitals and educate the people on these wrong products and at the same time, the same government issues permits to these greedy companies to operate and continue producing the items which will make people sick. The cigarette manufacturers still exist despite the problems which come with the smoking. Why these companies are allowed to function, if there are so many problems with the products which are made in these companies? The answers can come from the understanding of the lobbies which exist in these industries. The junk food industry can be closed for good. The governments will lose the tax and other charges but the taxes are not the right cost for endangering the lives of the people. There are many activists which are working towards the solutions.

Health Care Reforms in US

  • Posted by romy on January 9, 2010 at 3:51 am

Obama administration is making all efforts to get the hurdles clear. The health care sector reforms were long due and it is the right time when the things are corrected for good. In the latest move, the bill was approved in house by 220 votes. It is good move and the support is available from the masses and classes. President Obama does not need to give in to the demands of the lobbies which have been active all through the years. The bill is expected to increase the health insurance options to 96% Americans. It is great to see such a large population covered under the programs. It does not happen anywhere else in the world. The insurance cost is very high in many nations. And the most suffering people are the workers who are employed in unorganized sectors. There are many hopes with this bill. Still many nations have the health care as the last priority when it comes to plan the budget. It is hoped that many nations will learn the lessons from this move that it is important to keep the population healthy.