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Archive for March 2009
A case for healthcare reform in the Philippines
PHILIPPINES: Maternal mortality rates “not making sufficient progress” Photo: UNFPA Philippines Maternal mortality remains a key challenge for the Philippines MANILA, 24 March 2009 (IRIN) – Thousands of Filipino women continue to die due to complications related to childbirth, according to health specialists. A study by the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), the State of the … Continue reading
Healthcare reform is cool
This is cool. I’m in Washington DC this week and I am renewed. Despite the long months of nothing but bad economic news, worse community news, and continuing hardship of friends and family hit by the recession, this week has so far proven to be full of hope and promise. After a long time of not posting … Continue reading
Protectionism rears ugly head amid global recession
Trade Barriers Rise as the Recession’s Grip Tightens By MARK LANDLER Published: March 22, 2009 WASHINGTON — After repeated pledges by world leaders to avoid erecting trade barriers, protectionism is on the march, provoking nasty trade disputes and undermining efforts to plot a coordinated response to the deepest global economic downturn since World War II. … Continue reading
South East Asian consolidation???
16 senators vote for ratification of Asean charter By Aurea Calica Updated October 08, 2008 12:00 AM The Senate ratified the Charter of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel Jr. rejected the Charter on grounds that military-ruled Myanmar refuses to free pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Sixteen … Continue reading
Changing the Philippine Constitution
Palace taps JDV for Charter change By Ellen Tordesillas VERA Files Updated March 20, 2009 12:00 AM MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang has not given up on Charter change (Cha-cha) and has in fact sought the help of its erstwhile friend, former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., in marshalling votes to support a House resolution that … Continue reading
Pacquiao and Hatton: Comparing their profiles
Manny Pacquiao Profile Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao Age: 29 Division: Lightweight Belt: WBC Lightweight Champion Country: Philippines Record: 48 – 3 – 2 KO: 36 (67.92%) Rounds Boxed: 291 rounds Height: 5’6 1/2″ Reach: 67″ Last five Opponents: Oscar De La Hoya -W TKO 8 David Diaz – W TKO 9 Juan Manuel Marquez – W … Continue reading
Full text of Pres. Obama’s address to Feb 24 joint section of Congress
Full text of President Barack Obama‘s address to a joint session of Congress on February 24, 2009, as prepared for delivery and provided by the White House: ____ Madame Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, and the first lady of the United States: I’ve come here tonight not only to address the distinguished men … Continue reading
Fact sheets on key sections of Pres. Obama’s budget
Department of Agriculture (2 pages, 100 kb) Department of Commerce (2 pages, 96 kb) Department of Defense (2 pages, 111 kb) Department of Education (2 pages, 97 kb) Department of Energy (2 pages, 99 kb) Department of Health and Human Services (2 pages, 97 kb) Department of Homeland Security (2 pages, 99 kb) Department of … Continue reading
Text of President Obama’s budget
To read “A New Era of Responsibility” (President Obama’s budget) click here (140 pages, 1.8 MB). The budget report has the following sections: President’s Message (4 pages, 73 KB) Inheriting a Legacy of Misplaced Priorities (12 pages, 163 KB) Jumpstarting the Economy and Investing for the Future (26 pages, 239 KB) Conclusion (2 pages, 45 KB) Department of Agriculture (6 … Continue reading
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