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New path opening to Health Care 1st step in national Health Care reform
California will open a new high-risk health insurance plan in September for people who have medical conditions that make it difficult, if not impossible, to obtain coverage.
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on Aug 9, 2010 at 3:08 pm by sheryl, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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New Website for understanding the Health Care Reforms
This link is a great way to get an understanding of our new Health Care program as it starts to improve health care in the USA.
Web Link... |
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on Jul 31, 2010 at 10:08 am by Realist, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Medicare confusion
Does anyone have it figured out just how much Supplemental Insurance is needed when one reaches Medicare age. I am being bombarded with "information" and the costs for these ... |
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on Jul 30, 2010 at 10:53 pm by Diane, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Ms. Piepho, why should we save the Delta?
REF: Web Link
Dear Emily,
It might be appropriate to interview Supervisor Piepho and ask a question ... |
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on Jul 22, 2010 at 7:09 am by CDSI Research, a resident of another community |
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Democrat vs Republican majority in US House
Jerry McNerney has to go.
An interesting illustration created from a US Bureau of Labor Statistics chart: Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population Survey
http://... |
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on Jul 14, 2010 at 7:36 am by Julia, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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McNerney introduces bill to fight outsourcing
U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney (D., 11th District) has introduced a bill to stop outsourcing by cracking down on what he calls "tax loopholes" that let companies move jobs abroad.
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on Jul 9, 2010 at 3:15 pm by DaveB, a resident of another community |
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Fury wins State Cup
The Mustang Fury U-12 girls defeated rivals MVLA Lightning, 2-0, to win the State Cup Championship in Division 1 soccer. Top scorers were Dana Outcalt, Kat Hupke; assists, Ray... |
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on Jul 5, 2010 at 7:11 pm by jamie speros\'s biggest fan, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
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Congressman McNerney bill to protect American jobs.
Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) has introduced legislation to stop American jobs from going overseas.
In a statement, McNerney said H.R. 5622, the "Stop Outsourci... |
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on Jun 30, 2010 at 12:33 pm by Treebeard, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Harmer happy with GOP lead for 11th Congressional District nomination
Although Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton), facing no opposition for the Democrat Party nomination for election to a third term in office, left town at 7 a.m. yesterd... |
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on Jun 12, 2010 at 6:55 pm by Esther Wiens, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Another new years, please
Dear Emily,
Starting around Labor Day and continuing to April Fools Day, our world has many New Years Day(s) celebrations. We have Yule Tide, which is often attached to rel... |
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on Jun 9, 2010 at 6:51 am by CDSI Research, a resident of another community |
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Important Results quite punishing!
Dear Emily,
The ability to make and understand puns is, without the slightest doubt, the highest level of language development. These are the ten first-place winners in the... |
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on Jun 7, 2010 at 10:08 pm by Pedal Power, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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East Bay veterans celebrate McNerney bill for brain injury treatment
DUBLIN — Nearly a dozen East Bay veterans scrawled their signatures Tuesday morning across a ceremonial, wall-sized copy of recently signed legislation that will boost feder... |
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on Jun 3, 2010 at 6:45 am by Steve, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Interested in knowing more about solar energy?
Dear Emily,
Many neighbors in our region have asked CDSI information for more information about solar photovoltaics (PV). At San Francisco's Mosconi Center West, July 13-15... |
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on Jun 1, 2010 at 1:50 pm by CDSI Research, a resident of another community |
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Congressman McNerney bill to raise pay danger pay for Military passed house.
Provisions to raise certain types of pay for members of the armed forces passed the House of Representatives on Friday.
The provisions in the National Defense Authorization... |
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on May 31, 2010 at 1:15 pm by Rick Pshaw, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Did David Harmer accept a bailout of his own?
Web Link
By Michael Fitzgerald
Record Columnist
Republican congressional candidate Da... |
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on May 26, 2010 at 2:04 pm by Warner, a resident of another community |
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Lawsuit says state's education financing system is unconstitutional
A group of individuals, state education associations, and school districts throughout California announced this morning that they have filed a lawsuit against the state claimi... |
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on May 21, 2010 at 8:03 am by Marie, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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Hey Tea Party! U.S. tax burden at lowest point in years
Web Link
WASHINGTON, May 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. tax burden has shrunk to its low... |
reter |
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on May 18, 2010 at 9:51 am by Stan Racker, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Tour the Alamo Cemetery like never before
The Civil War era comes to life Saturday night for the Twilight Cemetery Tour at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 24 at the Alamo Cemetery. Look for costumed interpreters representing ... |
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on May 14, 2010 at 11:54 am by kAYLEE vALASQUEZ, a member of the Alamo Elementary School community |
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McNerney's veterans care bill becomes law
A bill said to improve health care for veterans was signed into law today as part of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act. Signed by Congressman Jerry McNer... |
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on May 12, 2010 at 8:39 am by Louise, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Whitman continues to lie about Goldman Sachs.
Don't miss this article concerning Whitman and Goldman Sachs
Whitman Can't Buy Her Way Out of the Goldman Sachs Charges
by: Brian Leubitz
Tue May 04, 2010 at 15:17:56 PM ... |
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on May 5, 2010 at 6:47 pm by Chet, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Major League Players statement on Arizona's Gestapo like immigration law:
New York, NY, Friday, April 30, 2010 … The following statement was issued today by Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Michael Weiner regarding th... |
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on May 3, 2010 at 10:16 pm by Hogwash, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
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May Day, May Day, time to celebrate!
Dear Emily,
"Polling established that 94.7% of Tea Party participants do not drink Tea!"
Please let it by my turn to excite the fringe pseudonyms that populate exchanges... |
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on May 3, 2010 at 10:38 am by jrm, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
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Congressman Jerry McNerney introduced Quality Care for Veterans Act.
Apr 29, 2010 (Congressional Documents and Publications)
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-11) today introduced H.R. 5145, the Assuring Quality Care for Vete... |
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on Apr 29, 2010 at 10:12 pm by Ron, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Toast to tutoring Friday night
The Buena Vista Auxiliary hosts its annual "A Toast to Tutoring" fundraiser to benefit the Buena Vista Tutorial Program, an early-intervention literacy program for elementary ... |
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on Apr 29, 2010 at 12:02 pm by Colleen, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
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How high was your PG&E bill?
I was just wonderin' if anyone else noticed higher PG&E bills this month. Mine showed very high usage.
Usage comparison: Gas: this year: 5.1 therms vs. last year: 4.0 t... |
Just Wonderin\' |
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on Apr 29, 2010 at 8:25 am by claire, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |