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An OEN Editor. Born-03/20/1934, BA Pol. Sci.-U of Washington-1956, MBA-Seattle U-1970, Boeing-Program Control-1957-1971, State of Oregon-Mental Health Division-Deputy Admistrator-1971-1979, llinois Association of Community MH Agencies[IACHMA]-Executive Director-1980-1987, District of Columbia Government-MH Division-Chief MH System Development-1987-1989, Illinois Real Estate-Associate Broker-1989-1995, Ohio-Retired-1995-1999, Florida-Retired- 1999-? Operate an eBay book store, Ajax Books Etcetera, which currently [12/17/06] has approx. 435 items for sale, mostly mystery books . Ajax Books Etcetera can be found by searching Google, Yahoo search and some other search engines.
He has now found his true love;writing and consequently has joined the National Writers Association and the Society of Professional Journalists. Member Northwest Progressive Institute. Member Florida Progressive Coalition.
(2 comments) SHARE Monday, October 15, 2007 Congressman Vern Buchanan: Will He Follow Through?
The "Devided We Fall"campaign is encouraging elected officials and advocacy groups to work together in a bipartisan effort to find solutions that are fair to all generations.
(2 comments) SHARE Sunday, October 7, 2007 The Battle goes on and on
On Wednesday,President Bush vetoed SCHIP, On Saturday he indicated a willingness to compromise,in the so-called compromise he proposed stringent rules that would strangle the program.
SHARE Tuesday, September 18, 2007 Illinois Steps Backward in Care for People with Developmental Disabilities
Following the passage in 1990 of the Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA], The Department of Justice issued regulations under Title II requiring state and local governments to administer their programs in the "most integrated setting" appropriate to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
SHARE Friday, September 7, 2007 Septemkber 2007 is National Youth Court Month
The National Association of Youth Courts consists of local youth courts, teen courts, student courts and peer courts across America. Never heard of it? Neither had I.
SHARE Thursday, September 6, 2007 Republicans in Senate Stall Debate on SCHIP
On Tuesday, Senate Republicans blocked a move to begin negotiating with the House on legislation to re-authorize and expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program [SCHIP].
SHARE Monday, September 3, 2007 Mental Health Appropriations Update:FY 2008 Status Report
This week members of Congress return to Washington following the August recess. In this Appropriations update, the National Council recaps each of three important spending bills.
SHARE Tuesday, August 21, 2007 Book Review-A Real OWNERSHIP Society
With 23 years experience in corporate finance and consulting, the author has observed the design flaws of the modern corporation from all sides.
SHARE Wednesday, August 8, 2007 ADA Restoration Act of 2007
On July 26,the 17th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA]the ADA Restoration Act of 2007 was introduced.
(2 comments) SHARE Tuesday, July 31, 2007 Congress Takes Action on Student Financial Aid
The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 was passed by both the House and the Senate in slightly [?] different versions, the House by 273-149 and the Senate by 95-0.
SHARE Sunday, July 29, 2007 July 26 Mental Health Legislation Report
Several FY 2008 spending bills which contain Mental Health spending allocations have been passed by the full House and Senate.
SHARE Thursday, July 19, 2007 Book Review-FRAMING THE DEBATE
FRAMING THE DEBATE is well thought out. Jeffrey Feldman shows in 15 key speeches by American Presidents how those speeches are framed to achieve each President's goals and how each can be framed to apply to today's political debate in order to promote a progressive perspective.
SHARE Monday, July 16, 2007 SMOKING IS BAD FOR YOUR BONES!
The longer you smoke and the more cigarettes you consume the greater your risk of bone fracture in old age.
SHARE Saturday, July 14, 2007 Mental Health Appropriations Update
The National Council for Behavioral Healthcare reports that the House and Senate continued work this week on FY 2008 spending bills.