This report speaks for itself as to the quality. Mokhiber's comments included an a direct charge that Congress is cavorting with Insurance companies and not in compliance with the wishes of most Americans. This is a bit more revealing when a video, quite fairly edited, reveals the facts that Sen. Baucus is positioning this as hearings on health care when they are symposiums on Health insurance. The report couldn't be more in context or more relevant or more revealing since it is sourced directly from the scene. Amy Goodman continues with unrelenting focus - despite its political inconvenience. The report singularly points out that these hearings are little more than political procedural placating by Baucus because of the ... More »

The majority opinion of voters and doctors has been excluded from consideration by the congress, and the story presents the public protesting. The drug, insurance, and health care industries are seen as owning politics in Washington.

Absolutely, yes. Professional journalists have studied all aspects of the issue & done the necessary homework to provide an accurate & timely report on what is actually taking place & why. Unlike the mainstream infotainment skewered news, difficult questions are addressed and relevant history is not merely ignored for the sake of sensationalism & catering to mass sentiments.

Interviews combined with clips from the hearing tell a fascinating story of representative democracy being trampled by corporate interests.