Rationing in the United Kingdom The paper shortage often made it more difficult than usual for authors to get work published. In 1944, George Orwell wrote: Whether rationed or not, many consumer goods became difficult to obtain because of the shortage of components. Examples included razor blades, baby bottles, alarm clocks, frying pans and pots. Balloons and sugar for cakes for birthday parties were partially or completely unavailable. Many fathers saved bits of wood to build toys for Christmas presents, and Christmas trees were almost impossible to obtain due to timber rationing. On 8 May 1945, the Second World War ended in Europe, but rationing
Healthcare rationing in the United States ways the US rations healthcare: During 2007, nearly 45% of US healthcare expenses were paid for by the government. In 2009, an estimated 46 million individuals in the United States did not have health insurance coverage. Also, an additional 14,000 or more people lost coverage every day for reasons such as loss. Health Care Rationing Through Inconvenience: The Third Party's Secret Weapon Creator Grumet, Gerald W. In 2008, Tia Powell led a New York State work group to set up guidelines for rationing ventilators during a potential flu pandemic. Dr. Gerald Grumet has chronicled how private insurers and third party