EFFINGHAM EVENTS (Savannah Morning News)
Blood Drive

Gillibrand among 23 House members singled out by group (The Post-Star)
Being recognized as a front-line Democrat in the 2008 congressional elections has put U.S. Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand in the forefront of controversy over federal funding for nursing homes.

More Americans Lack Health Insurance (NPR)
The number of Americans without health insurance grew to an all time high of 47 million last year, an increase of more than 2 million from a year before. The number of children without health insurance coverage also rose. The Census Bureau figures are likely to raise the stakes in the political debate about health care.

Presidential Candidates Weigh In on Health Care (NPR)
NPR.org , August 28, 2007 Health care has emerged as one of the most significant domestic issues facing the presidential candidates this year. In a July Gallup Poll, only the situation in Iraq was cited as a more pressing problem.