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Medical Transcription Outsourcing
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Lou Dobbs Exporting America interview with CA State Senator Liz Figueroa - See excerpt and clickable link inside... 11:47:09 03/05/04, Re:
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The marketplace in action--no Big Brother needed - Jay Vance 09:09:40 03/05/04, Re:
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Hi Jay, SVHC made a smart move for the welfare of patients and community. nm - Annie 09:34:13 03/05/04, Re:
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You mean a corporation would make that kind of decision....sm - Jay Vance 09:37:57 03/05/04, Re:
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Yep Jay, I like to believe there is good in everyone. sm - Annie 23:52:55 03/06/04, Re:
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Corporations and the good of the community - TJ 09:49:41 03/05/04, Re:
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The question then becomes can the hospitals afford the cost - of bringing on MTs with only 8 months training into a teaching hospital sm 10:23:25 03/05/04, Re:
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Why is it okay for the Indians then? Especially when they are ESL? - TJ 10:35:23 03/05/04, Re:
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The point was that it takes LONGER than 8 months to train an MT - at least two - years. In the press release, sm 11:01:59 03/05/04, Re:
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Four Months' Training is Long Enough for the Heroes of Offshoring ... - TJ 12:31:29 03/05/04, Re:
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...and we are familiar with the "quality" coming out of CBay... - nm 12:38:40 03/05/04, Re:
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Well it breaks my heart that nobody criticizes MTSOs ... - TJ 12:45:26 03/05/04, Re:
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TJ, it's absolutely a great plan - on paper. Long story short - do some reading - about the psychological impact of being set up for failure and then you'll understand my point. sm 08:18:44 03/06/04, Re:
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I think DET is aware of a psychological impact. They work with Voc Rehab and - Annie 00:04:18 03/07/04, Re:
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You are so wrong. That's how I learned. 9 months training, part-time. - Covered Entity 09:57:29 03/06/04, Re:
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No, I'm not. I've had to work with MTs from the MTEC program - right after they get out of school. It is the rare exception for someone to be even nearly ready for teaching facility level work at that point. You are both the extremely rare exception. nm 03:01:42 03/08/04, Re:
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Likewise. It depends on the caliber of the training program and the background - of the student, as well. nm. KS 10:21:00 03/06/04, Re:
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Oh yeah, and at 10.82 per hour - in a TEACHING hospital. Puhleeze.... - nm 11:03:24 03/05/04, Re:
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About $10.82 an hour ... - TJ 05:45:16 03/08/04, Re:
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IMPO, it is too low. - nm 08:03:57 03/08/04, Re:
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I type for a teaching hospital. Is a teaching hospital a bad thing? - Annie 00:32:55 03/07/04, Re:
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No, it isn't a "bad thing". In fact, that is going to help you virtually write - your own ticket later. Teaching facility MT requires the highest skill level sm 08:03:09 03/08/04, Re:
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Boycott Hewlett-Packard and AOL ... - TJ 08:40:46 03/05/04, Re:
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If you are an MT who has a spouse who also lost a job to offshoring - please email me. Thanks, Administrator 17:03:15 03/04/04, Re:
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Whose husband was it who lost their job to offshoring? - Gina 11:14:53 03/04/04, Re:
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Yes, and this article sure is good...clickable link inside... - In-house geek 04:37:53 03/04/04, Re:
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Did you know that John Kerry's family owns 22 factories in the US and 57 ... - TLJ 22:48:03 03/03/04, Re:
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Did you also know... - me 05:01:23 03/08/04, Re:
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Yep I was rooting for Edwards as Kerry ... - TJ 05:57:02 03/08/04, Re:
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About the 57 factories in other countries ... - TJ 07:36:31 03/04/04, Re:
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It's not really John Kerry's family ... - TJ 07:19:20 03/04/04, Re:
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Teresa was married to John Heinz (if memory serves) and he was killed in a plane - crash, wasn't he? nm Former Philly resident 08:45:47 03/04/04, Re:
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I thought it was the Hunt family. Kerry sure lucked out, didn't he? Let's hope - his interests revolve around the people instead of lining his pockets further. nm. Kris 14:55:07 03/04/04, Re:
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Yeah I got confused with Hunt vs. Heinz too ... - TJ 17:47:38 03/04/04, Re:
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Rage against offshoring is very real - see article and clickable link inside... 12:35:44 03/03/04, Re:
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I just sent the kindest e-mail to him. I wonder if I'll get quoted? nm - Yankee 13:17:10 03/03/04, Re:
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The gravy train - Covered Entity 08:14:01 03/03/04, Re:
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This is the biggest lie in the world. Of course no MT with years of - Emphatically agree 07:10:37 03/06/04, Re:
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You do realize that $10.81 an hour works out to about 150 lines per hour at 7 - cents a line. That's average production on below average pay. nm 09:22:51 03/06/04, Re:
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Maybe you should define slave wages. There was someone on the main board a few - weeks ago who paid 9 CPL on a gross line, not 65 ch., and couldn't find anyone to do the work. nm 08:32:58 03/03/04, Re:
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and what type of account? all ESL? There are too many questions - Covered Entity 08:51:04 03/03/04, Re:
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I thought I read that it was a radiology account and IC work. It sounds like - you're saying slave wages aren't the only thing keeping US MTs from working. nm 11:31:03 03/03/04, Re:
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9 c gross for radiology for an IC isn't exactly high wages. - Why do you think it is? 14:19:52 03/03/04, Re:
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I'm curious - just exactly how much do you think you are WORTH per hour? - nm 14:42:09 03/03/04, Re:
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Considering the amount of knowledge and experience I have - Covered Entity 17:21:14 03/03/04, Re:
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LOL!!! 'Nuff said. - nm 03:49:40 03/04/04, Re:
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Not to be rude, but you've got to be kidding. sm - Yankee 18:08:11 03/03/04, Re:
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Some companies do pay well, although it depends on how much work you can produce - info. 20:27:40 03/03/04, Re:
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worth - Dan 04:25:29 03/05/04, Re:
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Solution Re: Medical Privacy vs. MTSOs' Stated Need for Offshoring? - TJ 07:08:57 03/03/04, Re:
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For Jay and others who want/need to know SM - Covered Entity 06:53:50 03/03/04, Re:
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Yes, this is my understanding also. Glad I don't do business in Texas! sm - Jay Vance 06:58:51 03/03/04, Re:
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What's to stop other states from enacting laws such as Texas? sm - Covered Entity 07:17:32 03/03/04, Re:
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Every state is free to enact whatever laws they want, of course. sm - Jay Vance 08:10:42 03/03/04, Re:
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I wouldn't have one problem with operating as a covered entity. I have nothing - to hide, I operate a clean business and do not offshore. (sm) 12:56:39 03/03/04, Re:
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Business Associate or Covered Entity....sm - Jay Vance 15:36:17 03/03/04, Re:
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Quality work - Dan Reid 01:34:21 03/03/04, Re:
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I agree with CW below, and think it depends on the Indian facility, as well.(sm) - Kris 11:28:15 03/03/04, Re:
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Doctors, eh? - TJ 15:41:22 03/03/04, Re:
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No, no, TJ. The docs in India doing MT couldn't pass the English fluency - test to practice in the US. I wouldn't want to get sick over there. nm 16:45:59 03/03/04, Re:
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C'mon guys, be nice... :) - info. 20:19:53 03/03/04, Re:
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So they're not fluent enough to be doctors, yet ... - TJ 17:50:28 03/03/04, Re:
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Now you're getting it. If they can't SPEAK the language fluently enough - to practice in this country, how can they TRANSCRIBE medical dictation? nm 03:51:39 03/04/04, Re:
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Yup, nobody's snubbing anything that pays like that over there, let alone the - Kris 15:58:37 03/03/04, Re:
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Kind of an interesting aside that I read the other night....sm - Kris 16:17:09 03/03/04, Re:
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My Heart Bleeds for Them ... - TJ 08:13:28 03/04/04, Re:
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I Have Studied the Thread and My Alleged Part in It ... - TJ 17:19:51 03/04/04, Re:
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TJ's quite right here.......sm - Kris 19:44:18 03/04/04, Re:
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TJ, you're misquoting me....sm - Jay Vance 18:04:18 03/04/04, Re:
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I wasn't quoting your exact words ... - TJ 07:49:05 03/05/04, Re:
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Some responses - Aileen 08:06:16 03/05/04, Re:
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Nobody can figure it out!!! - TJ 09:04:24 03/05/04, Re:
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I've seen the same thing - do you know if anyone has actually collected? - Aileen 09:18:05 03/05/04, Re:
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It's easier to collect than you might think: ways to hedge your bet - TJ 09:41:38 03/05/04, Re:
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Read Closer - TJ 08:54:12 03/06/04, Re:
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Is listing the theoretical ways that someone could collect your way of saying - you don't actually know if anyone has collected? nm 01:04:31 03/06/04, Re:
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TY for Answering - TJ 08:59:58 03/05/04, Re:
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MT Productivity - Aileen 09:16:11 03/05/04, Re:
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Pricing guidelines - Aileen 09:12:18 03/05/04, Re:
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What do you suggest? - TJ 09:25:32 03/05/04, Re:
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Now you're seeing the dilemma....sm - Jay Vance 08:49:15 03/06/04, Re:
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TY for answering ... - TJ 09:15:41 03/06/04, Re:
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I don't know - Aileen 15:52:34 03/05/04, Re:
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Has anyone ever told you ... - TJ 20:24:39 03/05/04, Re:
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I like Aileen. She speaks reasonably and well. - Keep up the good work Aileen!! nm 01:07:43 03/06/04, Re:
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She's also ... - TJ 09:02:15 03/06/04, Re:
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So has she been banned yet? nm - ????? 10:15:48 03/06/04, Re:
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I don't know - TJ 16:16:47 03/07/04, Re:
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"Why don't MTSOs get together..." - Jay Vance 07:59:09 03/05/04, Re:
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Should be noted that a lot of them keep their M.D. practices on the side... sm - info. 15:52:05 03/03/04, Re:
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Doctors as MTs - TJ 17:49:27 03/03/04, Re:
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LOL! They couldn't do the job, TJ. I know because a couple of them - challenged me and they lost miserably! LOL! nm 08:48:07 03/04/04, Re:
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Quality - Dan Reid 11:49:13 03/03/04, Re:
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Dan, it really depends on the facility. sm - Catwoman 03:59:41 03/03/04, Re:
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To TJ: We will never go out of business - MTSO 12:01:48 03/02/04, Re:
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Complex relations? Ummm, sounds juicy ... - TJ 20:00:03 03/02/04, Re:
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Dear MTSO: Thank you so much for answering! - TJ 15:35:06 03/02/04, Re:
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Excellent point...sm - Jay Vance 15:18:54 03/02/04, Re:
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Perhaps that's why the Indian companies are subsidizing - Covered Entity 08:05:55 03/03/04, Re:
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No doubt. I'm guessing that there are going to be proportionally just as few... - Jay Vance 08:17:05 03/03/04, Re:
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You have a point; I guess they don't think too much of MT ... - TJ 16:01:39 03/02/04, Re:
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Indeed. The marketplace has its own way...sm - Jay Vance 16:09:19 03/02/04, Re:
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Hey Jay... - .. 11:37:09 03/02/04, Re:
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Glad you like the music....sm - Jay Vance 12:27:58 03/02/04, Re:
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A well known publication for HIM has an article....sm - I'm smiling now! 06:45:04 03/02/04, Re:
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This is the marketplace in action, NOT Big Brother....sm - Jay Vance 09:37:34 03/02/04, Re:
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Not so fast, Jay - TJ 07:22:27 03/03/04, Re:
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What if the healthcare consumer objected to his records going to the private - of an American MT or an out-of-state MT? They might care more than you think. nm 11:37:54 03/03/04, Re:
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Off Premises IC MTs Can Inspire Confidence and Be More Professional - TJ 15:09:56 03/03/04, Re:
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Did you say all this before? It sounds familiar. - At any rate, I think you're missing the point. Why couldn't offshore companies put in the same protections you list? sm 18:29:02 03/03/04, Re:
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Thinking Logically - TJ 21:07:54 03/03/04, Re:
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First, none of those items does anything to protect my privacy. Second, - hospitals are being forced to close down ERs and other departments due to lack of money. sm 21:24:23 03/03/04, Re:
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Outlandishness - TJ 07:11:04 03/04/04, Re:
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What the?? - Dani 07:45:56 03/07/04, Re:
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Dear Dani - TJ 16:15:08 03/07/04, Re:
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Glad to hear I'm so important to them that they hang on my every word. LOL! - TJ 05:41:21 03/08/04, Re:
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Dani might be in the minority here, but your inaccurate comment is the subject - of a whole 'nother discussion at another MT site. Keep up the good work. nm 18:03:15 03/07/04, Re:
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You aren't in this business so you know nothing about how it is structured. sm - Monitor 04:01:49 03/04/04, Re:
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neither is T.J., but she is dominating the site and preaching to us... sm - ? 10:55:30 03/08/04, Re:
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Some "Real" MTs Have Very Poor Grammar and Spelling ... - TJ 11:04:55 03/08/04, Re:
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that's called dodging the issue - ? 12:19:41 03/08/04, Re:
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Defending Who? - TJ 18:42:33 03/08/04, Re:
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TJ, your post was deleted and you know it. You called the person above feeble - and were gloating that they didn't come back to respond to you. She couldn't respond because she'd been banned. Different poster. nm 18:53:43 03/08/04, Re:
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Deleted Post - TJ 05:24:48 03/09/04, Re:
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You're actions speak louder than any of the accusations. - nm 07:22:04 03/09/04, Re:
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I am proud of my actions - TJ 10:12:12 03/09/04, Re:
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Being quoted in an article about American racism against Indians isn't something - I'd brag about. There's no 'h' in 'capisce.' Just so you know for the next time you try to pull the superiority play on someone. :) 16:34:36 03/09/04, Re:
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Good girl (or guy; whatever you are)! - TJ 18:07:29 03/09/04, Re:
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LOL! Yeah right! - Nice try, though. nm 19:48:51 03/09/04, Re:
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I admit it! Caught red handed! - TJ 05:30:37 03/10/04, Re:
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VERY good point! And at that point, a lot of American MTs who were cheering... - Jay Vance 14:08:31 03/03/04, Re:
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That should have said, 'private home of an American MT' - Correction. nm 11:39:02 03/03/04, Re:
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Of course, we're all just speculating at this point about...sm - Jay Vance 08:08:46 03/03/04, Re:
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Who ever said anything about "Big Brother", Jay? sm - Catwoman 04:04:25 03/03/04, Re:
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There has been a great deal of talk on this board about....sm - Jay Vance 04:28:14 03/03/04, Re:
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Good Point JV - Dan Reid 01:37:15 03/03/04, Re:
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As usual, Jay Vance has spoken the ultimate truth which we should all heed, - Tolerant 14:31:51 03/02/04, Re:
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I think that the consumer does care and will care very much about their, sm - Yankee 13:32:48 03/02/04, Re:
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The proof of how much people care about privacy...sm - Jay Vance 13:43:34 03/02/04, Re:
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We're a covered entity with regards to HIPPA. sm - Yankee 14:09:20 03/02/04, Re:
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When you say, "We're a covered entity re: HIPAA", who are you referring to? nm - Jay Vance 15:14:32 03/02/04, Re:
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Consumers should be allowed to make a choice, - Tolerant 14:29:23 03/02/04, Re:
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Tolerant: I deleted your message because it was insulting to (sm) - Monitor 13:30:24 03/02/04, Re:
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"Sense" in that they'll offshore for profit like yourself? - .. 11:30:20 03/02/04, Re:
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Just read the article. Looks like this organization talked to THEIR lawyers - and more than one person is walking around with legal scrolls clutched to their chest. Vindicated yet again, eh, S? Don'cha love it! nm 08:22:36 03/02/04, Re:
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Indeed you little scroll clutcher you! - :) 09:55:30 03/02/04, Re:
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Colorado bill was stopped - Neicko 06:13:00 03/02/04, Re:
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The Race Card and Offshoring: A Bogus and Desperate Argument - TJ 05:48:51 03/01/04, Re:
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offshoring MT work - patter 01:59:53 03/08/04, Re:
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offshoring MT work - patter 01:58:05 03/08/04, Re:
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That's Pro-Offshoring Propaganda - TJ 06:14:22 03/08/04, Re:
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I agee with TJ re: choice for consumers - Tolerant 11:43:08 03/02/04, Re:
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An Idea to Help Offshore Workers Improve Patient Privacy - TJ 15:33:18 03/02/04, Re:
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Not so fast. A lot of workers on Visas are exempt from taxes. sm - Yankee 16:07:15 03/02/04, Re:
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No, H-1Bs pay ALL U.S. taxes ... but ... - TJ 16:25:25 03/02/04, Re:
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Healthcare costs have NOT gone down with offshoring so I really don't know, sm - Yankee 13:35:46 03/02/04, Re:
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There could be a number of factors. 1) Offshoring of MT isn't that prevalent. - 2) The work that is offshored isn't saving them that much money. They'd really start saving money if they could offshore the Dr's. nm 23:43:10 03/02/04, Re:
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More information on legalities and offshoring. sm - Catherine 04:46:13 03/01/04, Re:
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Playing the race card - I'm only going to say this once: - That kind of sleezy mudslinging is NOT going to be tolerated on this or any other board on this site. nm Tiny, A Moderator 04:40:51 03/01/04, Re:
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Outsourcing of America........... - Kat 00:50:33 03/01/04, Re:
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Send them pink slips and tell them we are not happy with how they - My take 19:52:40 03/08/04, Re:
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LoL - Dan Reid 19:55:01 03/01/04, Re:
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I'm with ya - nice big steak, anyone ?? A fine left-handed salute to them, - Kris Steinhilber 23:01:11 03/01/04, Re:
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Outsourcing of - diane 17:25:02 03/01/04, Re:
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Send a pink slip today........... - Kat 20:56:23 03/01/04, Re:
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The U.S. MTSOs Who Offshore are Going to Be Put Out of Business ... - TJ 17:49:51 02/29/04, Re:
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OK, here I am, for your info, I've done both sides of the work. Also a Czech. - 23-year vet 23:33:36 02/29/04, Re:
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Oh, when it comes to that, they'll be sure to change the laws ... - TJ 05:56:32 03/01/04, Re:
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That goes for people as big as Skippy too! - TJ 18:28:49 02/29/04, Re:
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This is a copyrighted article I wrote regarding offshore and HIPAA/privacy law. - Catherine Graham 08:07:47 02/28/04, Re:
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Did you give MT Desk permission too? - Disgusted With Hypocrites 18:17:02 02/29/04, Re:
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MTDesk didn't like that there was no link provided to their copyrighted info. - Posting a link isn't a violation of copyright. You should have read more when you were over there. nm 19:10:40 02/29/04, Re:
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Read This - TJ 05:27:33 03/01/04, Re:
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India is also planning to have a reciprocity arrangement with the US like Canada - MTSO 14:23:37 02/29/04, Re:
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It' - TJ 18:04:36 02/29/04, Re:
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No they aren't. - nm 15:55:57 02/29/04, Re:
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Thanks Catherine, for compiling the evidence; we have turned - MTSO 14:20:21 02/29/04, Re:
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You don't need to do anything to counteract her statements. She's wrong period. - 'Section X' isn't even a part of HIPAA. They ripped this article apart at another site. nm 23:50:13 02/29/04, Re:
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I'm looking at a copy in my hot little hands and it's right there just where - she said it would be. nm 04:37:46 03/01/04, Re:
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Look at the context surrounding Section X. It's in the - comments of HIPAA, not the law itself. I don't know why her lawyers didn't see that. nm 12:07:08 03/01/04, Re:
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It is, in fact, a part of the law. Again, see the page number. - I did not print out any of the comments about the law and have only the text of the law itself. sm 12:47:06 03/01/04, Re:
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See also page 53182 - sm 12:52:37 03/01/04, Re:
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Yes, you're in the comments. That's why they're telling you what they amended - and why. Thanks for the hint. I didn't notice it saying physical access was required. Did you? nm 12:51:35 03/01/04, Re:
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Speak with your attorney. That is not in the "comments" section. - Then read the rest of the entire section and ask your attorney to read the rest. sm 12:54:31 03/01/04, Re:
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Dear MTSO - TJ 18:35:48 02/29/04, Re:
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I did not give you permission to reprint this; be sure to tell your lawyers - that. sm Catherine 15:55:07 02/29/04, Re:
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The terms of service of this site permit making one copy for personal use. - Printing a copy to take to verify with your lawyer qualifies as personal use. nm 19:12:30 02/29/04, Re:
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However Catherine's article is copyrighted, so it matters not that it resides on - this site. It still cannot be reproduced without her permission. nm 21:20:24 02/29/04, Re:
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She posted it to a place where a personal copy is created on the PC of everyone - viewing the post. So the act of posting to an open forum automatically gives anyone with access to the forum a copy for personal use. nm 23:18:17 02/29/04, Re:
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Catherine did this voluntarily, knowing the nature of the place she posted. - There is no copyright violation, sorry. nm 23:21:49 02/29/04, Re:
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You think that just because someone posts their own copyrighted article - on a forum that it negates the copyright? You are sorely mistaken. The article (sm) 05:45:49 03/01/04, Re:
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She did distribute as she sees fit. She chose to distribute it in a manner - where everyone who views the article automatically retains a copy for personal use. sm 12:10:54 03/01/04, Re:
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Be sure to tell them that you violated MTStars' copyright - and Catherine's. nm 15:43:48 02/29/04, Re:
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What Catherine wrote happens to be copyrighted and reprinted, sm - Yankee 14:27:13 02/29/04, Re:
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Thanks, Catherine, once more for making the case about US law. - nm 20:12:42 02/28/04, Re:
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You guys need to visit this site...sm - In-house Geek 00:59:05 02/28/04, Re:
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bargain our relatively cheaper goods for their relatively cheaper goods. sm - Annie 02:49:15 02/28/04, Re:
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They aren't selling the information, they are selling the service. - nm 19:14:50 02/29/04, Re:
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Good post, Annie. That's what people don't get. Our private health - financial information has never been a matter of TRADE never should be. (sm) 07:30:38 02/28/04, Re:
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You are right, but unfortunately the American people will soon become used - Tolerant 07:57:52 02/28/04, Re:
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I'm still not used to someone "trading" my personal data. sm - Annie 08:31:51 03/03/04, Re:
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Legislation is being passed on statewide levels to restrict - the offshoring of PHI. There are currently 10 states working on this now (sm) 08:20:00 02/28/04, Re:
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TJ, your email is full. I need to send you something. - Administator 20:53:41 02/27/04, Re:
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sorry - TJ 22:55:43 02/27/04, Re:
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outsourcing - Dan R 16:31:07 02/27/04, Re:
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Hello! They come back like flies on * ... I've put up with it somehow. nm - 23-year vet 23:43:03 02/29/04, Re:
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Hi Dan - diane 21:23:13 02/29/04, Re:
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Diane - Dan Reid 22:38:19 02/29/04, Re:
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Welcome to the boards Dan. sm - Yankee 09:30:32 02/28/04, Re:
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Dan, just be sure to be there when they come back to your service. - Be gracious and don't charge them tooo much more than you bid originally. They WILL be back. nm 08:42:31 02/28/04, Re:
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I think they'll be back, too. While the foundation of our fight vs. offshoring - consists of danger to PHI and jobs, QUALITY is an often less-recognized, but major, factor. nm. Kris 12:46:16 02/28/04, Re:
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We know that since you cannot fight offshoring, you are using privacy - MTSO 14:22:25 02/29/04, Re:
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Does UCSF ring any bells to you? That's all that we needed, sm - Yankee 14:29:23 02/29/04, Re:
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UCSF - diane eisele 21:15:12 02/29/04, Re:
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I'm sure there are more that are not well publicized; I saw a breach go down(sm) - Kris 23:00:57 02/29/04, Re:
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Hey Kris! - TJ 15:30:45 03/01/04, Re:
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I wish I knew more specifics than I do - I sure would have documented it had I.. - Kris 17:05:57 03/01/04, Re:
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Thanks - Dan Reid 21:31:38 02/28/04, Re:
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Hi Dan! - TJ 23:00:27 02/27/04, Re:
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No doubt now that AAMT supports offshoring. Apparently, AAMT - MTIA presented points to CA district Senator Liz Figueroa and in doing so (sm) 08:16:00 02/27/04, Re:
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What about supply and demand? - US MT 12:32:53 02/27/04, Re:
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Attempt to Silence Offshoring Complaints by Threatening Home Based MTs - TJ 11:21:36 02/27/04, Re:
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We should wait and see how this plays out before jumping in. - SK 12:00:18 02/27/04, Re:
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And their agenda does not include the well-being of the MTs, sm - Yankee 12:18:05 02/27/04, Re:
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Does this apply to offshore MTs as well? NO! - TJ 10:59:23 02/27/04, Re:
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Also note the following: - Jay Vance 09:13:54 02/27/04, Re:
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But the major point of domestic MT's is that - if they reveal PHI or data mine, there are U.S. laws that 20:07:35 02/28/04, Re:
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Very good point, Jay, thanks for bringing it up - SK 11:12:56 02/27/04, Re:
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Malarkey! US MT's will be held to US law. - nm 20:08:50 02/28/04, Re:
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Please don't fall for their scare tactics! - TJ 11:24:00 02/27/04, Re:
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Scare tactics? Let me rephrase for you. sm - Yankee 11:26:19 02/27/04, Re:
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They're Only Hurting Themselves, Yankee - TJ 11:43:20 02/27/04, Re:
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AAMT and MTIA will purposely sabotage at home MTs in order (sm) - My comments 10:37:25 02/27/04, Re:
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TJ, ck your email and see the Moderators forum. - Thanks, Administrator 10:20:12 02/25/04, Re:
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I will have to do it later as ... - TJ 10:36:11 02/25/04, Re:
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Well, it certainly didn't take long for the posts to start disappearing - sm - hmm 07:01:49 02/25/04, Re:
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Here's the Deal ... - TJ 10:01:45 02/25/04, Re:
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TJ didn't remove posts this morning, I did. I removed a couple of - disrespectful posts. I am not maneuvering the board (sm) 07:24:47 02/25/04, Re:
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Then you need to read the posts to Jay and the insults contained - within them (in my humble opinion) sm 08:24:35 02/25/04, Re:
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specifically what posts do you think are offensive? nm - Administrator 08:59:16 02/25/04, Re:
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the ones that call him brainwashed, telling him he can roll over - and get his belly scratched by AAMT, accusing him sm 09:40:50 02/25/04, Re:
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Do you know of Jay's history? He has gone from anti offshore to - pro offshore, so people question his motives since he is (sm) 09:56:04 02/25/04, Re:
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Of course I know his history. I've argued with him on another board. - You asked me a question and I answered it. I'm anti 10:25:00 02/25/04, Re:
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Well, I don't know this his overall character has been attacked, but - his actions certainly have been questioned. nm 10:28:33 02/25/04, Re:
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Thank you. - hmm 07:31:40 02/25/04, Re:
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Jay is a wonderful person and you have no idea what he has tried to do - sm - Chicago MTSO 19:14:31 02/24/04, Re:
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This is really interesting: - TJ 09:42:25 02/25/04, Re:
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Chicago MTSO, we know that Jay was anti offshore, he's been around a - sm 19:42:55 02/24/04, Re:
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I have not buckled to anything. - Chicago MTSO 20:04:54 02/24/04, Re:
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That was not nice of me. I apologize. - TJ 09:34:35 02/25/04, Re:
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TJ, they dumbed it down, and they just recently RAISED IT back up. - I'm anti-offshore, but I think you have a misunderstanding 09:37:37 02/25/04, Re:
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That may well be, but it really makes no difference what their - educational background is. The fact is that offshoring PHI (sm) 09:59:16 02/25/04, Re:
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Excuse me. I thought their educational background did matter - based on the discussion of having to dumb down the test. nm 10:26:58 02/25/04, Re:
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Their having advanced degrees makes no difference in either testing or work (sm) - Kris 10:52:04 02/25/04, Re:
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I know what you are saying but those with advanced degrees - are given additional training in American English, American slang and 12:01:32 02/25/04, Re:
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Offshoring PHI is the problem. It violates our rights as American - citizens when our personal information is floating around (sm) 10:33:25 02/25/04, Re:
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Which is really what the problem is here for domestic MTs. - This career is exploited as an easy way to make money 11:55:04 02/25/04, Re:
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Yes, I agree, but let's not confuse that with trying to be competitive - with offshore MT, because there is no competition and no parity. (sm) 12:12:41 02/25/04, Re:
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career is exploited by fly-by-night schools - diane 21:49:08 02/29/04, Re:
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Well, it's good to know that you won't offshore, but realistically a lot is - sm 20:08:20 02/24/04, Re:
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Jay, I have a question about a post that you made, sm - Yankee 16:17:16 02/24/04, Re:
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Posted on another forum: Letter from US Senator re: Offshoring - SM for link to letter 15:36:32 02/24/04, Re:
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TY! Very interesting, but ... - TJ 16:39:07 02/24/04, Re:
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Some U.S. tax returns being prepared in India. - sm 10:46:50 02/24/04, Re:
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Full Disclosure to the Consumer is Needed - TJ 11:11:31 02/24/04, Re:
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Anyone watch Bill Maher Friday night? [sm] - MQer 09:52:13 02/24/04, Re:
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Is this the one? - TJ 17:41:04 02/24/04, Re:
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Yes. [nm] - MQer 18:46:03 02/24/04, Re:
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I stayed up late to watch it ... - TJ 09:55:55 02/25/04, Re:
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Learn About Globalization and What it Means to the Average American - TJ 07:16:20 02/24/04, Re:
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I agree, wages from offshoring are rapidly improving the living - SK 17:39:52 02/24/04, Re:
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Where are the pro-offshorers???? - TJ 11:29:25 02/23/04, Re:
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The pro-offshorers get their posts deleted from this board. - Tizzy 13:16:12 03/07/04, Re:
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Revisions to Original Post - TJ 06:55:01 02/24/04, Re:
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To clarify my stance on this issue...sm - Jay Vance 09:49:50 02/24/04, Re:
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Offshoring for better or for worse - TJ 11:04:20 02/24/04, Re:
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What it boils down to is a fundamental difference of opinion...sm - Jay Vance 11:12:33 02/24/04, Re:
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Jay, it doesn't take a rocket scientist - Been There and Gone 23:59:37 02/24/04, Re:
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I think what it boils down to Jay is a paid consultant doing his job for AAMT sm - Yankee 11:55:05 02/24/04, Re:
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Since I'm the one who posted that information in the first place....sm - Jay Vance 12:11:26 02/24/04, Re:
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Yes, it does, and thank you. sm - Yankee 12:14:17 02/24/04, Re:
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I hear what you're saying. As I've posted before, if anyone is waiting... - Jay Vance 12:28:00 02/24/04, Re:
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? for Jay about AAMT and offshore outsourcing - TJ 14:54:08 02/24/04, Re:
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Jay, I think what you are not realizing is - Been There and Gone 10:41:44 02/24/04, Re:
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I understand what you're saying...sm - Jay Vance 11:05:57 02/24/04, Re:
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Plain Facts, etc. - TJ 16:24:12 02/24/04, Re:
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TJ, while you raise some very valid questions, sm - Yankee 16:41:39 02/24/04, Re:
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TY Yankee! - TJ 18:25:48 02/24/04, Re:
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FYI, the statement - work harder and smarter - is a - Preziosi-ism that Jay uses a lot. In fact, much of what he says (sm) 20:48:38 02/24/04, Re:
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A lot of what you say, Jay, makes sense... - Been There and Gone 13:28:47 02/24/04, Re:
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Jay, my phone rings several times a day. sm - Catherine 12:10:41 02/24/04, Re:
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John Donohoe - TJ 15:50:28 02/24/04, Re:
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Of course he did TJ. His pockets are gold-plated. sm - Yankee 15:54:56 02/24/04, Re:
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Good ole John Donnahoe.... - Been There and Gone 13:31:08 02/24/04, Re:
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fill me in. - Kat 18:15:19 02/24/04, Re:
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Everyone in the healthcare business wants Mercedes service at Kia prices...sm - Jay Vance 12:22:08 02/24/04, Re:
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Jay, it's the insurance company that's calling the shots, sm - Yankee 12:28:10 02/24/04, Re:
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You are certainly entitled to believe that if you wish...sm - Jay Vance 12:31:50 02/24/04, Re:
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I can't imagine that too many would really be all that concerned about someone - who was once anti-offshore, but doesn't have a problem (sm) 13:39:43 02/24/04, Re:
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Pro Global and a Question - dga 12:37:01 02/23/04, Re:
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If you read "Fools Rush In ... The Architects of their Own Destruction" - TJ 06:19:38 02/24/04, Re:
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re: cheap shots - Jay Vance 06:42:03 02/24/04, Re:
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TJ, most of them have been banned from this forum...sm - Jay Vance 11:59:50 02/23/04, Re:
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Jay, I think that you're confused on some issues. sm - Monitor 12:38:13 02/23/04, Re:
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If you are going to define the terms of this discussion...sm - Jay Vance 12:47:05 02/23/04, Re:
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You missed the boat on my point. sm - Monitor 12:57:54 02/23/04, Re:
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I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree then...sm - Jay Vance 13:05:56 02/23/04, Re:
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Why? Because you don't agree with it? The poster said it like it is. - You're response on how the terms of this discussion have been defined (sm) 14:55:44 02/23/04, Re:
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It doesn't matter what state bills are introduced. According to this, - the U.S. Congress can go and pass legislation that 16:20:29 02/22/04, Re:
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State laws that are more stringent than federal laws take precedent. - sm 06:03:51 02/23/04, Re:
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Yes I know. I live in a state that is stricter than HIPAA but - did you read the last paragraph of the article? nm 06:15:00 02/23/04, Re:
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I read the article. The state legislation that was "trumped" sm - sm 06:26:42 02/23/04, Re:
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To go on record, I'm anti-offshore, but I think everyone needs - to know the definition of copyright and how it applies 11:57:10 02/22/04, Re:
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TY for your post! - TJ 18:03:14 02/22/04, Re:
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That only means that monetary damages would be nil - The link basically states it's a violation of copyright 05:58:25 02/23/04, Re:
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So what was the "Big Thing" that was supposed to happen on Friday? - Curious 11:41:40 02/22/04, Re:
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Figueroa's bill was introduced. - nm 15:56:08 02/22/04, Re:
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Annie, Nae, Amit, et al... - . 10:54:44 02/22/04, Re:
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To be clear, the Administrator did not post the foul post about Nae as has been - eluded to on other sites. The offensive post was removed and at (sm) 09:59:11 02/22/04, Re:
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Admin... - . 11:00:30 02/22/04, Re:
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To Julie: This site has been quoted and dragged into the mud on your preferred - site for a long time. I choose not to post on that forum because (sm) 07:53:25 02/22/04, Re:
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Fools Rush In ... The Architects of their Own Destruction - TJ 14:32:30 02/21/04, Re:
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Yet Another Expert Opinion - TJ 14:55:23 02/21/04, Re:
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LOL. US providers are wising up to the US "facade" offices the offshores - are using. sm 10:37:23 02/23/04, Re:
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The thing is, there's a WORLDWIDE shortage of qualified MTs....sm - Jay Vance 16:17:24 02/21/04, Re:
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TY for answering Jay but ... - TJ 11:20:38 02/23/04, Re:
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I guess time will tell if your dire predictions come true...sm - Jay Vance 11:44:38 02/23/04, Re:
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I guess I'm more realistic than you are because - TJ 11:45:58 02/23/04, Re:
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Why do you continue to support AAMT. They do nothing to help the - Yeah but 11:11:42 02/23/04, Re:
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If it is your opinion that unless AAMT....sm - Jay Vance 11:51:16 02/23/04, Re:
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Jay: How Come AAMT Won't Just Admit That? - TJ 05:31:14 02/24/04, Re:
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I think you'll be hearing more from AAMT on this issue in the near future. nm - Jay Vance 06:35:59 02/24/04, Re:
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ewwww, I'll be waiting with baited breath. NOT! - Same story. nm 09:00:15 02/24/04, Re:
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American MTs flourish in the global economy? - TJ 12:08:15 02/23/04, Re:
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Wow, straight from the mouth of Mary Morken! I so remember her - saying that before but I just don't buy it. Again, Jay, bring the (sm) 16:35:25 02/21/04, Re:
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The days of big line rates are over. sm - Jay Vance 17:38:42 02/21/04, Re:
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I am not sure that you are an authority on this Jay. I just - Suzanne 17:42:14 02/21/04, Re:
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Well, MedQuist sure as heck isn't going to! You're right Suzanne! - nm 18:44:08 02/21/04, Re:
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You did misinterpret my meaning....sm - Jay Vance 18:33:25 02/21/04, Re:
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A comfortable living? On 7-8 cpl? Working just as smart as I can, Jay. SM - a very POOR MT 23:41:11 02/23/04, Re:
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My income has gone up in the last 6 years, but I don't need to pay national comp - to QA me either. (nm) 00:21:47 02/24/04, Re:
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Why should anybody have to work harder and smarter for the same amount sm - Enlighten me 12:47:54 02/23/04, Re:
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People in other industries have had to do this, why should we be different? - Jay Vance 12:50:43 02/23/04, Re:
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And the BIG GUNS who were getting that were putting in brand new - dictation equipment and promising the client the world sm 19:23:31 02/21/04, Re:
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That is absolutely NO exaggeration! So glad you pointed that out! - nm 19:30:36 02/21/04, Re:
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Sounds to me like you're justifying offshore outsourcing, Jay. The mere fact - I respectively and wholeheartedly disagree! 19:03:46 02/21/04, Re:
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I am curious how people think rates will go up? The news is full of - . 06:02:00 02/22/04, Re:
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Don't kid yourself, there is plenty of money. I guess those big - houses that doctors live in fancy cars that they drive (sm) 07:46:46 02/22/04, Re:
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I don't see 17 cpl at a low line rate to the client. The big guns were the only - ones getting 20+ cpl anyway. I think 17 cpl is a BIG line rate and I (sm) 18:46:20 02/21/04, Re:
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Excellent news: FIGUEROA CONFRONTS OUTSOURCING JOBS TREND - SK 13:30:29 02/21/04, Re:
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EXCELLENT! I'll be there to back her all the way! - . 23:48:05 02/21/04, Re:
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Amit Chatergee posted on another forum attacking Catherine - credibility saying that he doesn't think she has the qualifications (sm) 12:22:55 02/21/04, Re:
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Thank you for your very kind defense, Sheri. It really wasn't necessary. - I won't let Amit make his problems mine. Thank you again. nm Catherine ;) 10:40:34 02/23/04, Re:
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Amit should place a "spew warning" the next time he makes comments such as: sm - Yankee 15:45:12 02/22/04, Re:
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What is the Reason for Copyright Law? - TJ 11:00:18 02/22/04, Re:
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LOL Annie... - . 11:04:10 02/22/04, Re:
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How funny this is when Amit posted publicly a private email I sent to him on - your very board. Get real, I've seen the same happen on your board, too. (sm) 10:23:31 02/22/04, Re:
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Isn't this a copyright violation? You didn't name the site for this quote. - Someone might get upset. nm 14:08:37 02/21/04, Re:
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He quoted from here first and didn't give me (TJ) credit! - TJ 14:39:43 02/21/04, Re:
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I emailed Amit privately to let him know what I thought of his post - putting down Catherine he posted on the forum where (sm) 08:34:55 02/22/04, Re:
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So, that means that any judge who condemns a murderer to death should not judge - because he has not murdered? Does that make any sense at all?? Sheesh! nm 12:32:03 02/21/04, Re:
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Answer to outsourcing privacy issues - SK 12:09:04 02/21/04, Re:
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It all looks good on paper, but it's not gonna happen, because - physicians oftentimes dictate private information (sm) 12:14:07 02/21/04, Re:
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It's out there now, so it doesn't matter anymore. The India lobbyists jump on - these bills to defeat them, that's why keeping it quiet. (sm) 09:57:49 02/21/04, Re:
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Already in the works in my state, as well... - . 11:06:40 02/22/04, Re:
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But if most Americans want this to stop then it won't make any - . 10:01:15 02/21/04, Re:
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Please try to understand...India lobbyists have DEEP pockets, so the less they - know about bills on deck the better. nm 10:10:45 02/21/04, Re:
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and no, this is not about any personal agenda. It's to help ALL - American MTs and citizens who don't want their personal (sm) 10:18:22 02/21/04, Re:
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Attention Californians (Especially those in the 26th District) - TJ 09:24:47 02/20/04, Re:
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The only way to educate these people is to vote them - out of office. nm 10:22:38 02/20/04, Re:
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Well that's a perfect message to send him ... - TJ 11:09:36 02/20/04, Re:
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say that 3x fast! - TJ 11:10:08 02/20/04, Re:
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misspelled his name ... it is DREIER - TJ 09:25:55 02/20/04, Re:
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Addressing lowering health care costs?/ Walmartization of health - Brenda 19:23:50 02/18/04, Re:
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I'll bet you didn't tell them that their private info was not protected - overseas or any of the other legal problems associated with offshoring of private info. sm 05:02:55 02/19/04, Re:
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Hi, I know of an Indian MT who works from home for an American - employer. They seem to have no qualms about 10:34:03 02/19/04, Re:
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Have you also told them that the overseas workers would - pay no taxes in the U.S. on their income so although 04:05:57 02/19/04, Re:
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I agree,even foreign workers in manufacturing industry pay no US taxes - SK 09:44:09 02/21/04, Re:
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I live in Pennsylvania and it is my understanding that a facility that - AH 17:28:41 02/18/04, Re:
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Their lawyers have already advised them of the risks, but facilities do it - anyway and will until the first lawsuit makes it to the courts. sm 02:34:47 02/20/04, Re:
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