JennetteFulda

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One (last?) time, please call your Senators about healthcare

It's hard to plan your life when you don't know if you're losing your job or not. Ever since Election Day, I knew the Affordable Care Act was in danger, and if the ACA goes away I go out of business. This is a direct cause and effect relationship. As a freelance web designer with... [Read More]

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I may lose my life or my livelihood if you don’t call your Senators today

I know that sounds melodramatic. "Aaahh! I may die if you don't call your Senator! I'll go out of business!" Unfortunately it's true. This week the US Senate is planning to vote on a healthcare bill that allows states the option to remove the essential minimum benefits covered in every health insurance policy. This means... [Read More]

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Headache on the Hill 2013 a.k.a. The Capitol Hill 5K

I am in Washington DC once again for Headache on the Hill, an annual lobbying event organized by the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy, an event that I am renaming The Capitol Hill 5K. Why? Because I am scheduled to take seven meetings with my state representatives and senators today. SEVEN!! Last year I only... [Read More]

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Headache on the Hill 2012: This is what democracy looks like

If I'd known it was going to be 32 degrees out as I walked from the DC Metro stop to the front of the Capitol building, I would have worn a coat. Instead I relied on the fiery passion of my convictions to keep me warm as I walked with almost seventy doctors, patients and... [Read More]

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Jennette Fulda tells stories to the Internet about her life as a smartass, writer, chronic headache sufferer, (former?) weight-loss inspiration, and seemingly nice person (who is silently judging you). You can contact her if you promise to be nice.

Disclaimer: I am not responsible for keyboards ruined by coffee spit-takes or forehead wrinkles caused by deep thought.

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