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September 05, 2004
Republican Convention - Continued
Ok, ok...this isn't exactly instant coverage. I know...while voting is eight weeks away, there are only 'three' undecided voters in America. Which means that nothing that is covered hear is likely to affect the election. Some might say that is a good thing. Though I understand the bidding for the final three available voters is up to a set of Samsonite Luggate and a year's supply of air freshener.
Seriously though, here' is what was said about health care and medical research through the rest of the Republican convention (not counting the President's speech):
Laura Bush - Not much is said. She mentioned the new prescription drug coverage in Medicare. She also blurs the issues on stem cell research by saying that her "husband is the first President to provide federal funding for stem cell research." That's not true. He was the first to provide funding for embryonic stem cell research, but there had been federal funding for stem cell research for several years before Bush.
Bill Frist - Now we are talking. The Senate's leading doctor... the whole frickin' speech is on health care. I'll post the whole speech
Elisabeth Hasselback - Talks extensively on breast cancer treatment and research.
Sam Brownback - Primarily discusses the increased spending on HIV/AIDS and related diseases. This is touted as Bush has greatly increases spending in these areas.
Michael Reagan - He was brought on because Ron Reagan spoke at the Democratic convention. A couple of 'sort-of' references but his speech was primarily about his father - Ronald Reagan.
Lurita Doan - Mention to Bush committed to making health care affordable for small business owners and their employees.
Rob Portman - a very slight reference to lowering health care costs.
That's all. I'll post First's speech separately and what Bush had to say seperately also.
Posted by Dave at September 5, 2004 11:08 PM
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