Study finds disconnect between healthcare needs and support for reform

A new study points to a political paradox in the long, wrenching debate over revamping the healthcare system: Some members of Congress whose constituents stand to gain the most are nonetheless opposing the bill, while others whose constituents will likely pay more for little reward are some of its most ardent supporters.

The study by the Urban Institute identified 20 congressional districts where more than 30% of residents have no health coverage. ... Full Story »

Posted by Cynthia Gilbert - via NewsRack (Health Care), Google News (Lobbying)

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Alex Pelfrey
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by Alex Pelfrey - Oct. 29, 2009

Half and half, good points brought out and backed up by sources but I feel the paradoxical issue could be expanded more by looking at different parts of the country and different situations.

Interesting article but at the same time not very surprising facts that republicans would oppose this and democrats would support it. Scary that health care reform would not support all citizens but at the same time I feel I would have to do more research before I could build a solid opinion.

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