House Democrats to Advance Health-Care Plan as Republicans Balk

House Democrats drafting health-care overhaul legislation will lay out proposals today that include creating a government-run program to help cover the uninsured, even as Republicans stiffen their resistance to that idea. Full Story »

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Fabrice Florin
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by Fabrice Florin - Jun. 9, 2009

Brief breaking news piece on the upcoming health care debate in Congress. Senator Chris Dodd is the only source cited in this short article, but the information seems relevant and credible.

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Patricia Blochowiak
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by Patricia Blochowiak - Jun. 9, 2009

Concise summary of the Democratic/Kennedy plan for health insurance does a good basic job of covering the main points. No details. No background. No discussion of health care access.

This is a give-away for the insurance industry, but not as much as the Clinton plan was. The public plan makes it somewhat progressive, but leaving single payer out of the discussion makes it less complete. Leaving out discussion of the effect of lack of primary care physicians and the need to support primary care in order to actually provide access is a major failing. Remember that Massachusetts dramatically increased insurance coverage, but left many searching frantically for ... More »

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Kaizar Campwala
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by Kaizar Campwala - Jun. 9, 2009

An excellent news report that explains the Democratic and Republican positions, and each party's justification. Solid background with direct sources.

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by Dennis Baker - Jun. 9, 2009

It gives the citizens an oportunity for input

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