The great unknown of the health-care debate as it unfolds in the months ahead is whether the current political landscape will prove more hospitable to mandates, cost controls and tax increases -- all measures now on the table that helped doom the Clinton plan. Full Story »
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Looking back at Bill Clinton's attempt at health care reform, this piece charts what challenges still exist from 1993, and what dynamics have changed for Obama in 2009. Solid sourcing, great background info.
Interesting report on the political challenges faced by President Obama's ambitious plan to reform health care this year. This article presents an informative overview of Democratic and Republicans positions on this issue - as well as public attitudes.
I trust that the article is written by an expert in the field of healthcare, but I feel the project should merit a more inspiring approach: What does Shailagh Murray personally hope for, which chances and which risks should determine lawmakers' choices? The article gives many details which makes it hard to grasp the main point.
My personal view is that healthcare costs should not be central in the debate, but the goal to provide medical care to all those who need it. For ... More »
The Republicans and their right wing corporate media echo chamber of fear propaganda are primarily responsible for polls showing public fear of ... More »
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