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Dilma Rousseff launches network of cancer prevention - Manuas

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by Alberto Cesar Araujo in Brazil on 22/03/2011

Billionaires for Wealthcare supported the status quo during a health care reform protest outside the office of Anthem Blue Cross.  San Francisco, USA. 18/03/2010.

Billionaires for Wealthcare sang 'We Shall Overcharge' and petted their friend the Blue Dog Democrat as activists protested outside the office of Anthem Blue Cross in San Francisco.  The health insurance company sparked controversy when it proposed rate increases as much as 39% on individual policies.

Activists demanded to meet with someone from the company, but were just given the number for media relations in Boston.  One of the Billionaires left a message on their voice mail complaining about the protesters.  

The activists supported SB 810 to create a single payer health care system in California.  The legislation has passed, but is vetoed each time by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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Billionaires for Wealthcare at Health Care Reform Protest in San Francisco

Billionaires for Wealthcare supported the status quo during a health care reform protest outside the office of Anthem Blue Cross. San Francisco, USA...

by Steve Rhodes in United States on 18/03/2010

A rally was held in San Francisco to mark the beginning of Health Care for America Now,  California's 40 Days, 40 Nights to Health Reform campaign.People signed up to get information on what they can do each day.  They also signed cards to Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer calling on them to pass health care reform through reconciliation which would just require 51 votes, not the 60 to end a filibuster. San Francisco, United States. 17/02/2010.

Doctors showed their support for reform and others told stories of their experiences with health insurance. Signs showed anger at proposed rate hikes in California by Anthem Blue Criss which President Obama has been critical of.

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Rally to kick off 40 Days, 40 Nights to Health Reform campaign in San Francisco

A rally was held in San Francisco to mark the beginning of Health Care for America Now, California's 40 Days, 40 Nights to Health Reform...

by Steve Rhodes in United States on 17/02/2010

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