Big Food vs. Big Insurance

The American way of eating has become the elephant in the room in the debate over health care. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Patricia Blochowiak - Sep 9, 2009 - 8:54 PM PDT
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by Patricia Blochowiak - Sep. 10, 2009

Sound opinion based on good studies and information from reputable agencies. Great perspective on the health debate AND the education debate. Could have added information about the data on improved school performance when school food is improved.

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by Naomi Isler - Sep. 10, 2009

This is an interesting take on health problems which I, at least, haven't seen before. And it forecasts an interesting future political battle. Agricultural policy has been another political 'third rail' for many years now - this should be fun to watch.

And agricultural policy makes most peoples' eyes glaze over. Among problems not noted in the article: agribusiness is making a lot of land ... More »

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by Rebecca Hale - Sep. 10, 2009
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by Tom Kociemba - Sep. 10, 2009

The author is one of the most respected journalists on issue concerning our food distribution system. He was the main spokesman on the movie Food Inc. He wrote the book "In Search of Food".

Finally we can address the cause of so much unhealthy behavior in the USA.

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by JOHN CARL WILLIS - Sep. 10, 2009
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