Government (Politics & Government) - August 2006

These laws passed in 2005 in the House and Senate, but I was unaware of them until now. Did you know that the Federal government provides money to each state (keep in mind, this money comes from us, the US taxpayers) to keep a database on every prescription that we have filled?

Each pharmacy in the state enters our name, address, date of birth, and the prescription we take into the state's database. Doesn't matter whether you pay cash for your Rx, or have insurance, or have Medicare or Medicade. If you get a prescription filled, it's in the database.

Then there are companies out there that search these databases looking for private health information about us that they then give to (for example) insurance companies when we apply for insurance.

Does anyone else think that this "invasion of privacy" has just gone too far? I never even read about this and I keep fairly well informed of current events. I think this is ridiculous and would appreciate hearing your comments.

2006-08-31 03:20:07 · 4 answers · asked by kja63 7

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Would`nt it be great if a pennyless, honest, nobody, with the right answers be a US President in the future.

2006-08-31 03:17:02 · 11 answers · asked by dingdong 4

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George Bush???

Good or Bad???

What are your views on the extremely unpopular president?

2006-08-31 03:02:57 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Is it necessary to change to new genration political leaders as all are corrupt?

2006-08-31 03:00:33 · 15 answers · asked by Chetan G 1

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In the last 6 years, what one thing have you learned about the American government?

2006-08-31 02:50:49 · 29 answers · asked by truthyness 7

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do u think america will continue to be the biggest economy in the world?why?

if u dont think americathen which country will take americas place?

2006-08-31 02:40:35 · 10 answers · asked by tom 1

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To die or not to die???

Should Sadaam Hussein be assassinated??

2006-08-31 02:28:05 · 17 answers · asked by electralove88 4

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How many people signed the original constitution?

2006-08-31 02:00:02 · 2 answers · asked by *Bella Reveuse* 3

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What is the term for the name given to putting a law into operation?

This for US federal laws primarily.

2006-08-31 01:57:08 · 1 answers · asked by Ben broble 2

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What is George Bush's I.Q.?

NOT a political question; I'm just curious since he's running the country...

2006-08-31 01:51:20 · 20 answers · asked by Grimm 4

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did you know I am your new president?

I am the new world president...
elected by all countries in this world.

well,I did like bush....I have cheated during the election! but here I am ....

eheheheheh!

2006-08-31 01:37:11 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Who dreams India become super power?

A country with 38% illiterates, 53 % below poverty line, highest corrupted country (4th in the world), highest labour exploitation, highest sexual violence. Majority of the Indian politicians and planner thinking that Muslim presence is the major hurdle for progress.No policy oriented development. All is India. Last week a Russian diplomat forseen India would be next world power.

2006-08-31 01:35:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Is the Bumiputra policy racist?

For those who don't think so, please explain. I might give you the best answer status if your argument is convincing enough.

2006-08-31 01:34:49 · 2 answers · asked by OMB 1

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who face is on 10.0000 bill on USA money?

2006-08-31 00:39:55 · 4 answers · asked by Renee E 1

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UK - Is the best that the Tories can come up with on Green Issues is to Tax More?

Shadow Chancellor George Osborne will pledge that a Tory government would increase the proportion of "green" taxes.

He argues that the overall proportion of revenue derived from taxing activities that generate pollution has fallen under Labour from 7.7% in 1997 to 6.2% this year.

2006-08-31 00:18:08 · 10 answers · asked by stickyricky 3

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Suddenly I've become a single mom of 3 children my only job in 10 years was homemaker now were left with zero

what kind of assistance is out there to get me on my feet and provide a good, stable, comfortable life style for my 3 children that has never wanted for anything to adjusting to having nothing or noones but us 4?

2006-08-31 00:11:25 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

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If sanctions are imposed against Iran,?

which will directly cause hardship to the general population of the country, be considered an act of terrorism? Isn't that similar to blowing up planes and trains full of innocent people to get at Blair and Bush? and can we, as individuals worldwide impose sanctions by refusing to by products from countries condoning such sanctions?
BEFORE ANSWERING consider what sanctions, if brought against your country, would most effectively destablise its economy and ultimately who would suffer most. If it is your countries leaders please feel free to provide abusive answers.

2006-08-31 00:04:16 · 11 answers · asked by keepingitreal 2

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