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October 7, 2009
“American presidents and the American people have been inspired by His Holiness, who describes himself as a ‘simple monk, no more, no less.' To Tibetan Buddhists, he is the earthly manifestation of the living Buddha..."
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October 7, 2009
Health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths about America's Affordable Health Choices Act, including saying that health reform will eliminate Medicare Advantage plans.
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October 7, 2009
1. ENDS INSURANCE COMPANY DISCRIMINATION
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October 6, 2009
“U.S. Presidents, Members of Congress, and the American people continue to be inspired by His Holiness's message of peace, non-violence, human rights, and religious understanding. And we can all learn from him..."
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October 6, 2009
“The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was designed to be both stimulative and transformational to our economy. Central to our efforts to ensure prosperity for all Americans is deploying broadband coast to coast..."
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October 6, 2009
“We will be finalizing a bill soon, and among its provisions, it will address the issue that women are charged nearly 50 percent more than men for the same coverage when they purchase insurance in the individual market…"
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October 6, 2009
“Our first responsibility is to protect the American people. We all take this responsibility very seriously, the President has the ultimate responsibility to make a decision and we all mourn the loss of those who make the supreme sacrifice..."
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Health Insurance Reform Mythbuster: 'The Medical Community Does Not Support Health Insurance Reform'
October 6, 2009
Health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths about America's Affordable Health Choices Act, including that 'the medical community does not support health insurance reform'. In truth, the vast majority of doctors, nurses and others in the health care field know firsthand the urgent need health insurance reform.
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October 6, 2009
The Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice hereby awards its inaugural Lantos Human Rights Prize to the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, the religious and political leader of the Tibetan people. With courage, compassion, and humility he has given voice to the aspirations of all humanity for a life of dignity, justice, and respect.
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October 5, 2009
“Congress will warmly welcome Chancellor Merkel to the Capitol next month as part of her visit to the United States,” said Speaker Pelosi. “We look forward to hearing the Chancellor's views on how we can continue to work together to confront international security threats, to implement necessary climate change measures, and to resolve the global financial crisis.”