Summary
The June 1971 issue of HealthPAC Bulletin highlights significant budget cuts in New York State, particularly affecting health and welfare services. Notable reductions include a 10% cut in welfare payments, the elimination of medical coverage for 500,000 low-income families, and the closure of mental health facilities. The issue emphasizes the paradox of increasing taxes on working families while corporations contribute less to state revenues. It also features an article on the ethical dilemmas faced by military medical personnel, exemplified by Gary Gianninoto's experiences in Vietnam, raising concerns about medical ethics in wartime.
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The article outlines the severe budget cuts affecting health and welfare services in New York, detailing the impact on municipal hospitals and state programs.
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This piece discusses the fiscal crisis in New York State, highlighting the disproportionate tax burden on wage earners compared to businesses.
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An analysis of various forms of taxation in the U.S., discussing their regressive nature and the impact on low-income families.
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The article recounts the experiences of Gary Gianninato, a Navy medic who faced ethical dilemmas and harassment while serving in Vietnam.
This article examines the responses of various unions to budget cuts affecting public employees and health services in New York.
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The piece critiques the establishment of medical foundations by county medical societies as a means to maintain control over healthcare amidst rising pressures for reform.
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