Voice Matters Blog

"When Bull Elephants Fight . . . Let's Not Dismantle Health Care Reform"   by Pamela Taylor     I have to agree with President Obama; as "humbling" as the mid-term election results might be for his policies, Americans do not "want to re-litigate the health care reform debate or repeal some of the more popular... Read More

But you can be a voice for greater access to dental care.   By Donna Lewis Johnson                       A little girl with a pretty smile and pretty manners knocked on my door on Halloween. In her best angel voice, she sweetly asked for candy.  Against the moonlight, her mommy beamed while watching her daughter... Read More

Be a Gourmand and Not a Glutton—Be Well this Holiday Season! By Shawntay Warren Be a Gourmand and Not a Glutton—Be Well this Holiday Season! By Shawntay Warren The holiday season is a wonderful time to enjoy friends, family and let’s admit it – great food. But even as we prepare to indulge in... Read More

The Washington Post Obama announces 2-year pay freeze for federal workers By Ed O'Keefe and Joe Davidson Bowing to Republican political pressure and growing budget concerns, President Obama will announce a two-year pay freeze for civilian federal workers Monday, according to administration sources. The freeze applies to all federal employees -- including civilian... Read More

Daily News Summaries for Tuesday, November 30, 2010   The Washington Post U.S. says foreign ties can withstand leaks By Karen DeYoung and John Pomfret The Obama administration sought Monday to dilute the fallout from the disclosure of more than 250,000 State Department cables, insisting that strong foreign partnerships could withstand the damage and... Read More