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| Diane -- You're one of the best messengers we've got in this movement. Here's some recommended reading that's easy to share. No fluff, just facts -- that's the Truth Team way. Know anyone else who can handle the truth? Forward this email to a friend -- ask them to join the Truth Team and receive updates like this. Zombies against Medicare The New York Times // Paul Krugman Medicare turns 50 this week, and it has been a very good half-century. Before the program went into effect, Ronald Reagan warned that it would destroy American freedom; it didn't, as far as anyone can tell. What it did do was provide a huge improvement in financial security for seniors and their families, and in many cases it has literally been a lifesaver as well.   Honore: America's in denial about gun culture USA Today // Greg Hilburn Retired U.S. Army Gen. Russel Honore, Louisiana's most well-known 21st century military hero, said America is mired in a state of denial about its gun culture and that's harming the country. Obamacare's side effects: Fewer uninsured, better health CNBC // Dan Mangan Obamacare improved key health-care measurements for millions of Americans, reversing a troubling trend, a new study strongly suggests. Defense Department to Congress: Global warming is a 'present security threat' Mashable // Andrew Freedman For the first time, the U.S. Department of Defense has detailed what it views as its greatest challenges related to climate change. In a report to Congress, the Defense Department said that global warming poses a "present security threat, not strictly a long-term risk." If you're not interested in receiving these Truth Team updates, just let us know. | |
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