prospect.org - 11/13/2008
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I'm going to split my commentary on Max Baucus's policy paper (pdf) into two posts: The plan and the politics. First, the plan:
Do not think of this as Max Baucus's health care plan. It isn't. Not yet. As of now, it's a policy paper, not a piece of legislation. It is the beginning of ...
blogs.tnr.com - 11/12/2008
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blogs.tnr.com —
As reported in this week's edition , Max
Baucus and his staff at the Senate Finance Committee...
have been working on health care reform since the beginning of summer. Today, he will publish a preliminary outline of what he has in mind. Afterwards, he ...
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Health Care to the Max: Baucus Plan Out (Updated)
wonkroom.thinkprogress.org - 11/12/2008
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wonkroom.thinkprogress.org —
In a recent letter to President-elect Barack Obama,
a coalition of business and labor groups — the...
Business Roundtable, the National Federation of Independent Businesses, AARP and the Service Employees International Union — argue that ...
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Baucus Unveils Universal Health Care Initiative
washingtonmonthly.com - 11/20/2008
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washingtonmonthly.com —
BRINGING ALL THE HEALTHCARE PIECES TOGETHER.... Following up
on Hilzoy's overnight item, momentum for major healthcare reform...
in the next Congress got a little stronger yesterday, when the health insurance industry said it would support extending ...
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Bringing all the healthcare pieces together
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Health Care Reform . . . ON!
Obsidian Wings —
... As others have noted, Senator Baucus’s “white paper” is very big news. As one of the most conservative and business-friendly Dems, the fact that he’s signed on to such an aggressive Clinton/Edwards-type plan means that health care reform is on. The battle is really coming this time. And it’s incredibly exciting.
There are far more wonkish takes than I can provide – check out, e.g., Maggie Mahar (here and here), Ezra Klein (here and here), and Jon Cohn. But I’ll offer a few thoughts.
First, one of the ...
11/13: Netroots To Senate Dems: Stand Up For Yourselves!
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November 13, 2008 11/13: Netroots To Senate Dems: Stand Up For Yourselves! Liberal bloggers aren't letting up in their aggressive effort to convince Senate Dems to remove ex- John McCain surrogate/CT Sen. Joe Lieberman as chair of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. However, they're growing increasingly pessimistic ...
Baucus Bill: Forcing Americans to Buy Junk Insurance They Can’t Afford to Use
Firedoglake —
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November 2008: Max Baucus circulates a white paper -- the "generic Democratic health care plan" -- which includes a public plan, and an emphasis on affordability and availability.
September 2009: Max Baucus circulates a health care bill forcing low- to middle-income to buy ...
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