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Ways to Reduce The Missouri Budget

Posted on July 20, 2016 by cchrstl

The Insane Bloat of the Missouri Department of Mental Health Budget from 1971 to 2016 $2 Billion and Rapidly Rising The introduction and passage of legislation designed to curb psychiatric fraud and abuse can contribute to the reduction of the … Continue reading →

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CCHR STL MO Legislative Take Action

Posted on February 18, 2016 by cchrstl

Legislative Take Action Periodically we let you know the progress of various proposed legislation making its way through the Missouri General Assembly and suggest ways for you to contribute your viewpoint to your state Representative and state Senator. This time, … Continue reading →

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S.2388 Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2015

Posted on January 16, 2016 by cchrstl

This bill, S.2388, introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Mike Lee (R-UT) on 12/10/2015, has been referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP). Its stated purpose is “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, … Continue reading →

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Victims of Brain Stimulation Abuse Urged to Report

Posted on January 1, 2016 by cchrstl

Victims of Brain Stimulation Abuse Urged to Report CCHR Nashville, TN — Almost exactly two years ago on January 1, 2014, Scientific American magazine published an article on Deep Brain Stimulation, describing an experiment on a Dutch man wherein psychiatric … Continue reading →

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H.R.271 Creating Options for Veterans Expedited Recovery Act

Posted on December 25, 2015 by cchrstl

This bill, H.R.271, introduced in the U.S. House by Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-Florida] on 1/12/2015 and forwarded to the full Veterans’ Affairs Committee on 5/15/2015, would “establish a commission to examine the evidence-based therapy treatment model used by the Secretary of Veterans … Continue reading →

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Legislative Elimination of Harmful Psychiatric Practices

Posted on May 28, 2015 by cchrstl

Legislative Elimination of Harmful Psychiatric Practices FLORIDA There is a law on the books in Florida that if enforced would end harmful psychiatric practices there. It makes illegal all unscientific, fraudulent and unproven healthcare treatments. [Florida Statutes 456.072 (1)(a)] “456.072?Grounds … Continue reading →

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Take Action – Missouri Legislature

Posted on April 3, 2015 by cchrstl

Take Action – Missouri Legislature Periodically we let you know the progress of various proposed legislation making its way through the Missouri General Assembly and suggest ways for you to contribute your viewpoint to your state Representative and state Senator. … Continue reading →

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CCHR St. Louis Holds Three Successful February Events

Posted on March 12, 2015 by cchrstl

CCHR St. Louis Holds Three Successful February Events CCHR St. Louis had a successful February, holding three events to spread the word about psychiatric fraud and abuse. Our annual trip to Jefferson City to speak with Missouri state legislators was … Continue reading →

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Take Action – Missouri Legislative News

Posted on January 3, 2015 by cchrstl

Take Action – Missouri Legislative News The 2015 Missouri state legislative session (98th General Assembly, First Regular Session) starts January 7 and runs until May 15. The Pre Filing of bills started December 1, 2014. Follow the Missouri legislature at … Continue reading →

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The Cloward-Piven Strategy

Posted on December 10, 2014 by cchrstl

The Cloward-Piven Strategy The Cloward–Piven strategy is a political strategy outlined in 1966 by American sociologists and political activists Richard Cloward and Frances Fox Piven that called for overloading the U.S. public welfare system in order to precipitate a crisis … Continue reading →

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