Some convincing needed on health bill

President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats pushing a massive health care reform package have yet to answer a central question for middle-class Americans: What’s in it for me?

As Democrats hustle to pass legislation by August, strategists say they need to prove to this bloc of voters – insured, but worried about the stability of their coverage – that they will personally benefit. Full Story »

Posted by Kristin Gorski
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Subjects: Politics, U.S., Health
Topics: Health Care
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Posted by: Posted by Kristin Gorski - Jul 6, 2009 - 3:51 AM PDT
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by Dwight Rousu - Jul. 6, 2009

The article provides interesting notes on the political selling of public health care to the middle class (still employed).

The public is already sold on universal health care, but too many politicians have sold out to big corporate insurers and health care providers.

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by Kristin Gorski - Jul. 6, 2009

A key analysis of how health care reform is being reframed and presented. Insightful.

“The lesson to be learned … is that there’s a difference between ‘supporting’ reform and ‘wanting’ it,” the memo states. “To win the battle of public ... More »

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by Fabrice Florin - Jul. 6, 2009
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by Sarah - Jul. 6, 2009

Who are they trying to convince? Senators dont even read the bills anymore - just sign em when they are in front of them

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