healthcareforamericanow.org - 11/12/2008
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Washington, DC Health Care for America Now (HCAN) the largest national health care campaign representing more than 460 local, state, and national organizations and millions of individuals issued the following statement regarding Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) Call to Action report on health care ...
krugman.blogs.nytimes.com - 11/12/2008
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krugman.blogs.nytimes.com —
This is very big news. One of the
key questions about the new Democratic majority was whether...
Congress would try to play it safe, backing down on big ideas about reform, especially on health care. You can view the whole chorus about how we're still a ...
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Hopeful signs on health care
online.wsj.com - 11/12/2008
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Baucus of Finance to Release 'Sweeping Proposal' on Health Care Mandate
Taylor Marsh —
... Health Care for America Now is applauding.
Ezra Klein runs down the jurisdiction
jockeying. ...
Brief Notes On The Baucus White Paper About Health Reform
Daily Kos —
... AHIP (the insurance lobby) is taking a "wait and see" approach. Now is the time for health care reform. We commend Senator Baucus for putting forth a comprehensive reform proposal that addresses the key health care challenges facing the nation. We look forward to reading the plan and participating in the discussion to ensure all Americans have access to high-quality, affordable health care coverage. Health Care for America Now says this in supporting the initiative. Health Care for America Now (HCAN) ...
Can Max Baucus Be Trusted With Crafting Health Care Policy?
DownWithTyranny! —
... and a bevy of dependable supporters of universal health care (from SEIU to Health Care For American Now) have said Baucus' proposals are good. Baucus is not just a conservative Democrat-- which he is-- but, worse, a total corporate shill. And here's where the quandary part comes in. Most of corporate America is demanding universal healthcare for workers and their families. That's good. But then there's Big Insurance, Big Pharma and HMOs. ...
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