“You can give me some money for migraine research.”

by David SafierCindy McCain is a migraine sufferer. I believe her episodes are incredibly painful, even crippling at times. I wish there were some medical treatment that would bring relief to migraine suffers, whoever they are, wherever they may be. I say that even though I don't suffer from them, and neither do any of … Read more

Grijalva blasts Baucus bill, restates commitment to public option

by David Safier Here's a statement Grijalva released today about the Baucus health care reform bill. “Today, the Senate Finance Health Care Reform bill was released by Senator Max Baucus. “It is telling that Senator Baucus stood alone at today’s press conference. There was no “Gang of Six,” including the absence of Senator Snowe and … Read more

Cindy McCain: compassionate (about migraines) conservative

by David SafierHow typically conservative is this? Cindy McCain, wife of U.S. Senator John McCain, today announced she would work to raise awareness of migraine among the public and health professionals and pledged to take her message to leaders in Washington to increase funding for research into migraines, a condition that affects some 36 million … Read more

Star coverage of Obama health care speech worst in state

by David SafierI read the Star this morning, then I looked at the AZ Republic and East Valley Trib's websites. The only one that has a seriously slanted anti-Obama coverage of last night's health care speech is the Star. Star, front page, above-the-fold story: "Case for health care tests leadership." It's from the NY Times, … Read more