The Defining Moment

New York Times by Paul Krugman | Oct. 30, 2009 (Opinion)
O.K., folks, this is it. It’s the defining moment for health care reform.

The health care legislation on the table isn’t perfect, but it’s as good as anyone could reasonably have expected. It is time for everyone to decide which side they’re on. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Jo Bobenhouse Smith - Oct 29, 2009 - 11:55 PM PDT
Reviewed by: Jo Bobenhouse Smith (review), Randy Morrow (review), Patricia L'Herrou (review)
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Edited by: Derek Hawkins - Oct 30, 2009 - 9:18 AM PDT
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Patricia L'Herrou
4.1
 by Patricia L'Herrou - Oct. 31, 2009

a responsible piece, laying out status of the health care bill and upon what choices of those in congress the outcome depends. the tone is straightforward, and one its main points is that knowing what's actually in the bill or not is a vital matter for those who have inon-valid reasons for opposition

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Jo Bobenhouse Smith
3.9
 by Jo Bobenhouse Smith - Oct. 30, 2009

Krugman doesn't disappoint with his straaight to the point style.

For this is the moment of truth. The political environment is as favorable for reform as it’s likely to get. The legislation on the table isn’t perfect, but it’s as ... More »

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Randy Morrow
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 by Randy Morrow - Oct. 31, 2009
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