Politics
Federal Justice Department Issues Medical Marijuana Policy
In a new policy issued by the Federal Justice Department on October 19, users of medical marijuana and their sanctioned supplier cannot be targeted for federal prosecution in states that allow medical marijuana.
Why a change in policy?
The policy, which was issued in a three-page memo, states that it is… Full Story »
History Lives Online: The European Union’s new digital library
Could the future of libraries depend entirely upon computers? In some European countries, digital libraries are becoming more and more prevalent, making information available to more people from all over the globe.
The European Union, an economic and politically based union of 27 European countries, has recently made more than 60 years of… Full Story »
Employee Healthcare Costs Rising in 2010
Beginning in 2010, many employers are expected to raise the fees their workers will have to pay for health insurance.
Experts believe that because most employees pay a cost of $15 to $20 in co-pay, they are “shielded” from the true cost of care. The expected changes are being implemented in attempt to… Full Story »
No Smoking: How Smoking Bans Benefit Everyone
Do you live in one of the 21 states and hundreds of cities in the United States that have passed smoking bans in restaurants, bars and other public places? If so, a recent study shows that you (and anyone else who eats, drinks or goes outside) could be a lot healthier because of it. … Full Story »
Health Care Reform: Will An Obama Bill Become Reality?
As the great health care reform debate continues (some would say, “rages”) the issue has become increasingly complicated as many voices wish to be heard.
The growing sense is out there that health care reform in America is surely needed. Senator Hillary Clinton was perhaps ahead of her time in attempting to advance the… Full Story »
