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Side-by-Side Comparison of Major Health Care Reform Proposals
 Provided by Kaiser Family Foundation, visit this i nteractive side-by-side compares the leading comprehensive reform
proposals across a number of key characteristics and plan components.
Included in this side-by-side are proposals for moving toward universal
coverage that have been put forward by the President and Members of
Congress. In an effort to capture the most important proposals, the site
included those that have been formally introduced as legislation as
well as those that have been offered as draft proposals or as policy
options. This side-by-side offers a summary of the major components of
these proposals; detailed descriptions of provisions relating to the Medicare and Medicaid
programs can be found online. It will be regularly updated to reflect
changes in the proposals and to incorporate major new proposals as they
are announced.  BILL MOYERS JOURNAL has been focusing on perspectives not being heard on Capitol Hill or on the major news outlets - from popular plans left "off the table," like single payer, to the powerful influence of the health care industry on the process.
BILL MOYERS JOURNAL offers complete
and continuing coverage of the health care reform debate and links that will take you to the program pages that contain a wealth of resources and information about specific issues.
Additionally, you'll find resources
for making sense of the debate, including tips for following the money
and a detailed comparison of the plans currently under consideration.
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Currituck-Dare Fall Family Festival
Show your support for ICO by attending the Fall Family Festival will be an all-day event on September 12, 2009, located at the church grounds of the Jarvisburg Church of Christ (121 Forbes Road). There will be something for everyone: Fish and Chicken Fry, Bake Sale, Live Music, 'Free Gas for a Year' Raffle, book sale, games, and much more. If you would like to volunteer, you can do so online. Or call the office at 252-4800-0070 |
Volunteer Opportunities
 Animal Lovers Assistance League
The Currituck Animal Shelter is open daily and welcomes
volunteers! Contact Ginger Sikes,Call 252-457-0011
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With September fast approaching, many great organizations are looking for volunteers for fall events and activities. Meet new friends and do good.
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Best Day Foundation Concert Best Day Foundation will hold a Benefit Concert in Corolla The Best Day Benefit will be held at Sundogs Bar and Grille in Corolla on Thursday, September 3.
There will be food and drink special throughout the day. Best
Day foundation, which helps kids with special needs build confidence
and self-esteem through safe, fun-filled adventure activities, presents
Best Day Benefit Concert to raise funds for "Best Day" documentary and
to start a Best Day sector in Corolla. Come join us and look for the
tents in the parking lot! Music will begin at 5:00 p.m. and continue
until 2:00 a.m. Events will include silent auction starting at 12:00
p.m. followed by a night of action sports films, live music, raffle,
and good times all for a great cause! Best Day is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit (Tax-ID: 26-2223078) based in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization
helps kids with special needs build confidence and self-esteem through
safe, fun-filled adventure activities including surfing, bodyboarding,
kayaking, snow-tubing and more.
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Support Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit
grassroots organization
dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world's oceans,
waves and beaches.
With less than two months left to beat the Sept. 21
cut-off date for submitting public comments on offshore drilling to the Department of Interior, the local Surfrider Chapter is continuing their petition drive. To make it easier for residents, tourists and especially businesses
to go sign petitions, they have set up the following 'outposts' in various towns:
Lisa's Pizzeria (Rodanthe); Hatteras Island Boardsports (Avon); Natural Art
Surf Shop (Buxton); Frisco Sandwich Co. (Frisco); Corolla Surf Shop and Whalebone (Nags Head) and WRV (Kitty Hawk.)
 The local chapter is sponsoring the movie 'BlueGreen' at the Pit on
Sept. 1. Filmmaker Ben Keller will be there, and they will have petitions ready - as well as $1 tacos and Surfboard Raffle. BlueGreen isn't about the gnarliest waves
or the latest boat trip to Indo. It's a film that explores the
connection between human beings and the ocean through stories from
various ambassadors of surfing. In Ben's own words: Blue green is a surf film, yes. But it is more than that. It is an exploration of our ties to the ocean - beyond the obvious. |
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Heroes in the Fight
 The Heroes in the Fight program was established and sponsored by Eli
Lilly and Company to celebrate dignity, courage, hope, and recovery in
the ongoing treatment of persons with severe and persistent mental
illness (SPMI) by recognizing "heroes" who provide care and support for
these individuals and their families. The program recognizes and
celebrates the heroic work of many people who fight for better mental
health and better lives on a daily basis in their community. Persons
who best exemplify ongoing care and dedication in this field are
nominated by their peers within the local mental health community. |
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Peace and Justice Interfaith
Coalition Film Series
The Council is sponsoring a monthly series of highly-acclaimed documentaries on social and justice issues. Films are shown on the third Tuesday at 7:00 pm at the Holy Redeemer. The first film this series (September 15) will be Silent Killer, a powerful, exquisitely photographed documentary that will get people talking
again about an international crisis that keeps haunting the world. When will we end hunger or will it
always be with us?Why
should we try? What will it take? What are we doing now? How do U.S. efforts to
end hunger compare with those of other developed countries? Can biotechnology
play a role, and if so, how? Is hunger just a problem of distribution or do we
still need to produce more and better crops? These are the questions addressed
in the documentary SILENT KILLER.
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