The "euthanasia" distortion on help for families

The White House by Melody Barnes | Aug. 10, 2009 (Statement)

Melody Barnes, the President's Director of the Domestic Policy Council, debunks the malicious myth that reform would encourage or even require euthanasia for seniors.

This video statement is part of a White House series called 'Health Insurance Reform Reality Check'. These short videos encourage citizens to 'get the facts about the stability and security you get from health insurance reform.' It features statements by Barack Obama, Kavita Patel, ... Full Story »

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by Fabrice Florin - Aug. 13, 2009

Thoughtful video statement from the Obama Administration's Director of Domestic Policy Council, addressing recent claims that the health care bill's end-of-life counseling proposal would encourage euthanasia for seniors. Though the author supports this proposal, she also presents reasonable evidence to suggest that euthanasia claims are inaccurate.

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