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2010-06-16
This report shows how state policy makers can implement and improve on the recently passed federal health care law to ensure it offers the best deal to consumers.
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2009-08-05
Health care reform might cost $1 trillion, but it can ultimately save the nation $3 trillion and Colorado $39 billion according to a report released today by Colorado Public Interest Research Group (CoPIRG).
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2009-07-21
When it comes to health care, American small business owners are getting a raw deal.
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2009-07-08
Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) is the scientific study of treatments, drugs and medical devices to determine which are the most effective for which types of patient. Expanding CER will improve treatments and reduce costs.
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2009-06-09
A State-by-State Analysis of Health Reform's Impact on Short-term Job Creation and Long-Term Economic Growth
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2009-01-28
Our health care system is in crisis. Without swift action, that crisis could threaten every American family’s health and finances.
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2006-07-19
Millions of uninsured and underinsured Americans struggle to afford the medicines they need, even forgoing medically necessary drugs when prices are out of reach. When discussing the high cost of prescription drugs, politicians often focus on the financial burden carried by senior citizens.
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2006-05-24
Protecting the safety and integrity of the food supply is one of the oldest functions of government, one that the American people expect their government to perform and perform well.
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2004-10-21
Millions of uninsured and underinsured Americans struggle to afford the medicines they need, even forgoing medically necessary drugs when prices are out of reach. When discussing the high cost of prescription drugs, politicians often focus on the financial burden carried by senior citizens. Unfortunately, high prescription drug prices are a problem for Americans of all ages, not just the elderly.
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2003-11-19
Irradiated foods, which are exposed to radiation to kill bacteria, extend shelf-life and eliminate invasive pests, present an array of potential health risks to consumers -- A Special Report by CoPIRG and Public Citizen
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2003-07-17
While the pharmaceutical industry is the most profitable industry in the world, millions of uninsured and underinsured Americans struggle to afford the medicines they need, even forgoing medically necessary drugs when prices are out of reach.
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2002-10-29
Contrary to the expected decrease of tobacco use in films following the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) between the tobacco industry and 46 states, tobacco use in the most popular youth-oriented movies has actually increased by 50 percent.
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