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GOP Agenda Could Raise SC Health Care Costs

Posted March 6, 2023 by HCDP in News

Republicans in Congress, including Senator Tim Scott, are pushing a budget plan that would make trillions of dollars in cuts to essential programs. As the GOP remains “intentionally vague” about where these cuts would come from, evidence from past statements, proposals, and previous budget plans provide a preview: Virtually every Republican budget or fiscal plan over the last decade has included repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA)…

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Attacking Our Freedoms: Part Three, Freedom from Want

Posted July 15, 2019 by CJ Waldron in Community Voices, News

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On January 6, 1941, Franklin Roosevelt delivered what became known as “The Four Freedoms” speech. It was later illustrated by artist Norman Rockwell in a series of paintings for “The Saturday Evening Post." In this series, I will be examining the threats to these freedoms as they are attacked by the current administration and Trump’s…

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Hey Doc, Where are You?

Posted May 14, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By Bob Gatty What would you do if suddenly you could no longer find a doctor and you were really sick? I mean really sick. What would you do? It's not too farfetched to suggest that this could well happen to increasing numbers of Americans because there is a crisis brewing and the Trump administration is trying to slash financial…

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Build-a-Wall vs Childhood Cancer

Posted February 7, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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What is more important? Building a wall that’s supposed to stop illegal immigrants from crossing into the country but really won’t, or using more money to fight dread diseases like childhood cancer?

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When the Religious Right Influences Public Policy

Posted December 17, 2018 by HCDP in Community Voices

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By Bob Gatty. Ever since President Trump has been in office the religious right and ultra conservative lawmakers have clamored to influence federal policies, particularly those affecting education and healthcare. It’s remarkable that these groups support Trump, who cannot be described as a devout Christian given his many transgressions, but he has repaid their loyalty with the…

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Healthcare in Congress – a Possible Democratic Agenda

Posted November 23, 2018 by HCDP in Community Voices, News

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By Don Kohn. When Democrats officially take control of the U.S. House of Representatives in January, a major focus will be on improving healthcare for all Americans – exactly the opposite of what would have been the case had Republicans retained control of both chambers of Congress in the November 6 election. Rep. Joe Kennedy (D-MA) has…

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Is Trump’s America Winning Yet?

Posted November 19, 2018 by HCDP in News

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By Bob Gatty. Now that Donald Trump has been in office nearly two years, it's fair to ask whether voters in "Trump's America" are "winning" yet, as he repeatedly promised during his presidential election campaign. The answer, according to this analysis published by The Washington Post (one of Trump's favorite news outlets), is no. In fact, the data shows…

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HCDP on the Issues

Posted October 1, 2018 by HCDP in Information, News

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by Bob Gatty, Director of Communications Horry County Democratic Party has developed a series of “white papers” outlining our position, concerns, and call-to-action on the many issues that affect us all. The papers are available here or by clicking on the “Issues” navigation button above. The papers, developed by an outstanding team of volunteer writers and editors…

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Alarming impact of Republicans’ proposed healthcare reform

Posted June 25, 2017 by HCDP in News

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By Julia Parker. Healthcare policy experts sounded the alarm about the impact of the Republicans’ proposed healthcare reform on South Carolina and, in particular, Horry County at a forum held on Saturday, June 24. The Senate could approve their bill this week. It then goes back to the House, where a joint committee to reconcile subtle differences…

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