Category Archives: Global Health

Medical Diplomacy: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

Posted by Bill PierceYesterday I went to an interesting speech by former federal Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson at the National Press Club in Washington.Thompson was speaking about a new energized initiative to defeat neglected tropical diseases.  He is the new Global Ambassador for the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (http://gnntdc.org).  [...]
Posted on July 17, 2008 By Bill Pierce
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Update – Drug Reimportation: Another topic the candidates agree on…

Posted by Bill PierceOn April 15th I posted some thoughts on the issue of drug reimportation and the fact that all three candidates agree we should allow some level of reimportation as a means to help lower people's drug costs.  As part of that post I asked some basic questions that I thought needed to [...]
Posted on May 22, 2008 By Bill Pierce
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The Virtual Votes are In

Posted by Craig FullerWe asked readers to tell us who they thought won the Democratic debate in Philadelphia.  Last night and throughout the day we have had people registering their views.  We've closed the survey with the following results:Who won?53%  -  Barack Obama 27%  -  Hillary Clinton 13%  -  It was a draw 7%  -  [...]
Posted on April 17, 2008 By Craig Fuller
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Who Won?

Posted by Craig Fuller If you watched the debate, heard the debate or read about the debate, let Virtual Vantage Points know who you think won. To cast your vote, just click:  Who Won? Also, share what you thought was the most important moment during the debate.  We will post comments as well as the [...]
Posted on April 16, 2008 By Craig Fuller
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There Was a “Loser” In Tonight’s Debate

Posted by Craig FullerWhile supporters will rally around their respective candidate, there does have to be a loser in tonight's debate.  But, the loser may not have been one of the candidates.   I think the media lost.   Both candidates demanded that the discussion needed to move to a higher plane.  Barack Obama strongly [...]
Posted on April 16, 2008 By Craig Fuller
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No Contest….Before the Debate

Posted by Craig FullerOur Virtual Vantage Point readers revealed a pretty clear view as the start of tonight's debate approached.  We closed the survey just a few minutes ago and here are the results: Who do you predict will win tonight's debate? 62% - Barack Obama 20% - Hillary Clinton 18% - A Draw Following [...]
Posted on April 16, 2008 By Craig Fuller
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