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Survey says Britain does health care better
A recent Gallup poll survey revealed that 75 percent of people in both Britain and Canada were satisfied with their health care.
Congresswoman to Host Job Fair in Indio
Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack will host a job fair at the Workforce Development Center in Indio on Friday, November 13th between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Workforce Development Center, located at 44199 Monroe Street, Indio, California 92201.
Save the Salton Sea before it's too late
It's time for action on the state's largest lake before it turns into the nation's biggest toxic dust bowl.
Just don't call him 'comrade Campbell'
Tom Campbell is holding his own so far in the battle for the Republican gubernatorial nomination.
Educators push for better control over prescription drugs at home
While students tie red ribbons to "say no to drugs," health educators urge parents to lock up prescription medicines.
'Tea Party' draws over 100 unhappy with government
More than 100 people angry with Congress and the president gathered in Palm Desert Saturday for a candidates rally.
Talk of 'public option' draws big crowd response
The emotional debate over health care reform raging across the nation landed squarely in the Coachella Valley on Monday.
Public gets chance to talk details with valley experts
Like many of the town halls taking place across the nation, "American Health Care: What is the Cure?" panel on Monday was tense with emotion as panelists discussed how to fix America's health care crisis.
Monday night the Desert Sun along with AARP of California will sponsor the "American Health Care: What is the Cure?" at the Eisenhower Medical Center.
Panel to discuss proposed health care reforms tonight
The Desert Sun is proud to help sponsor "American Health Care: What is the Cure?" today at the Eisenhower Medical Center.
Campaign Finance: Incumbents in contested races put up solid numbers
Rep. Ken Calvert posted a strong fundraising total for the second straight quarter and Rep.
Bono Mack Applauds Ryan White Act Progress
The Ryan White Act, which aims to increase funding and research for HIV/AIDS, passed a major hurdle in the House, today.
Several looming Inland legislative and congressional races were highlighted at the annual conference of the California Target Book, a respected evaluator of campaigns and candidates.
Last week, the U.S. Congress took another step toward establishing a nationwide database of arrested and convicted arsonists.
House Republicans in uncharacteristic unison over 'one-size-fits-all' net neutrality
As Democrats regained control of both houses of Congress after the 2006 mid-term elections, they enacted a strategy of shifting the authority for implementing and regulating so-called net neutrality to the Federal Communications Commission, where Republican opposition was less likely to forestall it.
Candidates Defend Voting Records
It happens so often now that it's almost become a rite of passage for candidates who are new to the political arena: the embarrassing revelation that they haven't actually voted much in the past.
Rep. Mary Bono Mack, R-Palm Springs, blames Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and by extension the Democratic Party for the problems at ACORN, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now.
P2P warning bill passes House committee, will go to the floor
Perhaps the most oft-used defense by defendants charged with the proliferation of unauthorized files -- including some which actually belonged to them or were entrusted to their care -- by way of P2P file-sharing programs has been, "I didn't know." That was the defense invoked by US government employees, and even their direct reports, when ...
House Committee Pushing P2P File Sharing Bill
The House Energy & Commerce Committee passed two bills Wednesday dealing with protecting personal information online, including one that would establish new guidelines for some P2P file sharing.
Whitman supporters: vote, schmote
Meg Whitman's supporters in California have launched a unique defense of her sparse voting record, pointing out that Sonny Bono did not frequently vote until he first ran for political office.
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