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Health care reform a moral issue

Charlie Albanetti November 21, 2009 0

Press & Sun Bulletin Binghamton, NY What's going on with health care reform and why should we care? Recently the Rev. Philip Keane - author, professor of moral theology and health care ethics consultant - visited

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Mobile food pantry to visit Binghamton

Charlie Albanetti November 17, 2009 0

Press & Sun Bulletin Binghamton, NY A mobile food pantry will visit 435 State St. in Binghamton, in front of Citizen Action of New York, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Free food is available

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Palin hype machine back in high gear

Charlie Albanetti November 17, 2009 0

Buffalo News Buffalo, NY If you thought America was obsessed with Sarah Palin when she ran for vice president in 2008, get ready for Round Two. The former Alaska governor's new autobiography, "Going Rogue: An American Life,"

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Broome-Tioga NAACP celebrates 100 years

Charlie Albanetti November 14, 2009 0

News 10 Now Binghamton, NY Saturday, they held their biannual Freedom Fund Dinner, where they also acknowledged local leaders for their efforts to advance civil rights. Among the honorees was President's Award winner Lea Webb, the youngest

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Binghamton’s Webb, others honored by local NAACP

Charlie Albanetti November 14, 2009 1

Press & Sun Bulletin Binghamton, NY BINGHAMTON -- Lea Webb has added another award to her already lengthy resume of community accomplishments and recognition. At the NAACP's Broome-Tioga Freedom FundDinner on Saturday night, Webb received the President's

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NAACP Honors Local Councilwoman – 11/14/2009

Charlie Albanetti November 14, 2009 0

Fox 40 WICZ Binghamton, NY A local official was awarded with the NAACP's highest honor. City council woman Lea Webb was presented with the President's Award at the bi-annual Freedom Fund dinner at the Holiday Inn Saturday. The

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Binghamton City Councilwoman and Citizen Action of NY Organizer Lea Webb to be Honored at the 2009 NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner

Charlie Albanetti November 13, 2009 0

News Channel 34 - ABC/NBC Binghamton, NY From Regional Director, Citizen Action of NY: Binghamton City Councilwoman and Citizen Action of NY Organizer Lea Webb to be Honored at the 2009 NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner Binghamton City Councilwoman

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Murphy defends health care vote

Charlie Albanetti November 13, 2009 0

The Saratogian Saratoga Springs, NY CLIFTON PARK — Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, surprised protestors angered by his recent "no" vote on the House health care bill by returning to his Clifton Park office and explaining

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Murphy Health Care Rally

Charlie Albanetti November 12, 2009 0

Fox 23 News (WXXA) Albany, NY A week after first rallying outside his office, the mantra hasn't changed. But after Congressman Scott Murphy's vote on HR 3962, the urgency has. "Despite hearing us, despite hearing from

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Join or Die

Charlie Albanetti November 12, 2009 0

The New York Observer New York, NY When it comes to outspokeness, can anybody compete with health care advocates? Here are two signs that caught my attention during their rally on the steps of City Hall this

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