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To The Contrary Podcast, November 20, 2009
TTC panelists discuss: whether the new mammogram guidelines were issued to save lives or money; mothers losing primary custody of their children to stay-at-home dads after divorce; and ending media sexism. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever; and Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki. We hear from Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) during the mammogram segment.
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TTC panelists discuss: whether the new mammogram guidelines were issued to save lives or money; mothers losing primary custody of their children to stay-at-home dads after divorce; and ending media sexism. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever; and Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki. We hear from Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) during the mammogram segment.
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Discussion on whether the new breast cancer guidelines were introduced to save money or lives:
"To be honest, I don't know why it was done. But whatever the reason, I am happy that Secretary Sebelius has made it clear that no matter the 'recommendation,' federal policy on the issue has not and will not change."
"To be honest, I don't know why it was done. But whatever the reason, I am happy that Secretary Sebelius has made it clear that no matter the 'recommendation,' federal policy on the issue has not and will not change."
~Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever, National Council of Negro Women's~
"The claim is that it's a 'cost-effective' recommendation, but the law of unintended consequences is that it will create insurance problems for women wanting mammograms."
~Karen Czarnecki, Former Bush Appointee~
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