Monthly Archives: March 2009

Montana Women For Resumes Regular Monthly Meetings

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Moderator

Title: Montana Women For April MeetingLocation: Russell Chatham room, Livingston Public LibraryDescription: After a hiatus of several months, we resumed our general meetings with an annual meeting and potluck at the Elks on March 12. Regular monthly meetings will begin … Continue reading →

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Mary MacMakin to Speak on the Plight of Women in Afghanistan

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Moderator

On April 3rd, Montana Women For will proudly present Mary MacMakin, who will share stories and photos of her 46 years working with widows and children in Afghanistan. Montana Women For will host the presentation at the Danforth Gallery in … Continue reading →

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The sinking economy requires global cooperation

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Moderator

Excerpted from Robert Borosage’s article about the economy on opednews.com: Will Everyone Grab a Bucket? This Thing is Sinking Last year we worried about homes below water; now it is the economy itself that is sinking. Warren Buffett says the … Continue reading →

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March 10, call Tester, Baucus and Rehberg for decent healthcare

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Moderator

Billy Tauzin, CEO of PhRma, Karen Ignagni of America’s Health Insurance Plans, Bill Novelli of AARP, and dozens of other corporate heads of profit-making health care industries were present at the White House Summit while single payer advocates struggled to … Continue reading →

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Save our food supply

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Moderator

Friends, Help stop a former Monsanto executive from working in the White House! Currently America is in the middle of a record food safety crisis and it could get a whole lot worse. There’s a possibility that former Monsanto executive … Continue reading →

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Montana Women For General Meeting March 12

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Moderator

On Thursday, March 12, Montana Women For will have its first general meeting in a long time.  It will be at 6:30 pm at 315 West Lewis and will be a pot luck, so bring what ever you can. We … Continue reading →

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We need to understand the bailout

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Moderator

A Bank Bailout That Works by JOSEPH E. STIGLITZ This article appeared in the March 23, 2009 edition of The Nation. March 4, 2009 The problem with America’s banks is not just one of liquidity. Years of reckless behavior, including … Continue reading →

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