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4/14/10 current event

davidcortez — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:51:26 +0000

since republicans and democrats have been clashing over a healthcare bill. THey have decided on a bill that will cost 1$ Trillion dollars over 10 years. “This is a moment to revolutionize healthcare in this country.” said representative George Miller. Now due to this we can move on and focus and solvee other problems that [...]

article 3/30/10

davidcortez — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:03:53 +0000

Just after deciding on a bill insurance companies are already arguing that, at least for now, they do not have to provide one of the benefits that the president calls a centerpiece of the law: coverage for certain children with pre-existing conditions.They say, the law does not require them to write insurance for the child [...]

article 2/22/10

davidcortez — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:14:35 +0000

This article is about how California is going receive more than $1 billion from President Obama’s budget plan to help pay healthcare for the poor and the cost of jailing illegal immigrants. The budget proposal includes $25 billion in other Medicaid funds for states, of which California is going to receive $1.5 billion. The proposal also includes $330 million to help states pay for jailing illegal immigrants.

2-16-10 article

davidcortez — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:51:47 +0000

House Republican leaders on Friday demanded that House and Senate Democrats the pause their ongoing efforts to resolve differences between the versions of major health care legislation adopted by each chamber late last year.The Republicans have demanded that Democrats dispose of the health care bills adopted by the House and Senate late last year and

curent event

davidcortez — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:51:42 +0000

The first obstacle is that neither Democrats nor Republicans have united around specific, comprehensive legislative proposals.Democrats, who enjoy substantial majorities in Congress, are slightly ahead of the Republicans in this regard.Since then, the effort to merge the bills has slowed considerably. But Mr. Obama, in announcing the summit, expressed hope that there would be a [...]

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davidcortez — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:43:38 +0000

Citizens in Haiti have gone days without food and water. That is, until, the U.S. donated approx. $1,000,000 and food and water to Haiti. Haiti citizens have been building small homes that work as shelters for families. Although almost half of the population is dead, Haiti citizens are becoming more prosperous and beginning to rebuild their homes and other buildings.

5 vocab words

davidcortez — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:42:28 +0000

Solemn-grave, sorrow (September 11 was a solemn day.)
Unleavened-made with out yeast (In the Eucharust we eat unleavened bread.)
Plagues-a widespread affliction (In Exodus they explain the plagues.)
Affliction-a state of pain, or grief, misery (The death of her dog caused Mary great affliction.)
Wavered-to move unsteadily back and forth (I wavered when I get impatient.

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davidcortez — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:16:01 +0000

In Denver, Colorado, Donny Seyfer, the manager of an auto repair shop here, had high hopes when President Obama and Congress tackled health care as their top priority early last year. Congress has ignored the issue of health costs.President Obama hopes to sign a bill that guarantees access to insurance. In this situation regualr people

vocab words

davidcortez — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:46:42 +0000

feeble : weak lack of strength

titanic : huge

compel : to force make it do something

harbor : to stay in mind

Cantankerous: irritable , difficult to deal with

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davidcortez — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:53:12 +0000

A new government insurance plan to provide in-home help for senior citizens and disabled is extremely likely to become a law, despite the large number of senators who are voting against the bill. This so-called “CLASS” plan is going to allow workers to sign up for a payroll deduction program that is similar to Social Security. Participation would be voluntary, inlcuding fees and benefits that will be determined by the age of the person participating. These fees are expected to cover most of the current cost of this program.

In my opinion, I think that this bill should be passed, because there are many elderly and disabled people who have trouble simply walking to the bathroom, or sitting down to watch t.v. I think that it’s a great concept, yet, I don’t know how it’s going to affect our economy.