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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Posted by: Posted by Cynthia Gilbert - Oct 10, 2009 - 7:58 PM PDT
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by Fabrice Florin - Oct. 11, 2009

Informative article citing research from the Urban Institute, which reports that some representatives from congressional districts with the high rates of uninsured residents are opposing health care reform. However, this story is only based on a single source, and it lacks depth and context.

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by Linda Camayo - Oct. 11, 2009

I felt that he had great research and how he made a lot of statements through his process of work. I wish he could have brought in people's reaction, but it was great how he brought both sides of democrat and republican voices and what they thought. Sometimes i feel that they have to have a good closing a deeper closing to get the readers attention or a last moment to remind the reader what is going on.

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by Cynthia Gilbert - Oct. 11, 2009
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by Alex Pelfrey - Oct. 12, 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 ... More »

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by Kelly Cook - Nov. 4, 2009
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