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Rising Gas Prices: Crisis and Opportunity for Obama

By On March 20, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Policies of Sustainability

Jobs are being created. Consumer confidence remains high. Housing starts are up for the first time in years. The global financial markets are, for the time being, stabilized. All of these are good signs if you are the campaign staff for Barack Obama. Sitting presidents tend to do better when the economy is going well, […]

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Glossary of Common Sustainability Terms (The O’s)

By On March 7, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Sustainability Information

GreenBusinessOwner.com’s green glossary is an ever-growing list of constantly updated key sustainable business terms for sustainability professionals (so don’t mind the date and time stamp above).

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The New Health Care Bill, Some Facts For Thought.

By On March 3, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Policies of Sustainability

In 2010 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama.  Here is a quick look at many of the provisions that have already gone into effect.

·         Children under the age 19 cannot be denied health insurance for a pre-existing condition.   ·         Young people can stay […]

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United States vs. Other Health Care Systems

By On March 3, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Policies of Sustainability

There are many ways to compare different health care systems.  The 2010 World Health Statistics report from the World Health Organization (WHO) measures many factors in various countries around the world.

 

Is cost the best measure of quality health care?  Health care costs in Canada are 61% of the […]

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