President Obama and congressional leaders have made big promises to the American people about the health reform bill they are on the verge of passing, but independent, non-partisan analysts say these promises simply will not be kept.Democrats promise that passing their overhaul bill will save the average family $2,500 a year, allow everyone to keep the coverage they have now, reduce the burden of … [Read more...] about Higher Premiums, Taxes, Coming for Health Care
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Higher Premiums, Taxes, Coming for Health Care
President Obama and congressional leaders have made big promises to the American people about the health reform bill they are on the verge of passing, but independent, non-partisan analysts say these promises simply will not be kept.Democrats promise that passing their overhaul bill will save the average family $2,500 a year, allow everyone to keep the coverage they have now, reduce the burden of … [Read more...] about Higher Premiums, Taxes, Coming for Health Care
A Matter of Principle
While 60 senators now have voted to pass a gigantic government-directed overhaul of our health sector, the battles back home are just beginning. The beating that Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska has taken in Washington, subjecting him and his state to nationwide ridicule for the special deals he cut in exchange for his vote, will become a firestorm once he heads home for the … [Read more...] about A Matter of Principle
A Matter of Principle
While 60 senators now have voted to pass a gigantic government-directed overhaul of our health sector, the battles back home are just beginning. The beating that Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska has taken in Washington, subjecting him and his state to nationwide ridicule for the special deals he cut in exchange for his vote, will become a firestorm once he heads home for the holidays. His … [Read more...] about A Matter of Principle
Career-Killing Votes Loom on Health Reform
Senators are in the midst of taking a series of career-killing votes to fulfill President Obama’s goal of getting a health overhaul bill — any bill — passed before Christmas.Even as they walk the plank, many of them are telling constituents that the legislation is not that bad because they got special favors for their state. Or because Sen. Harry Reid was forced to drop the … [Read more...] about Career-Killing Votes Loom on Health Reform
Career-Killing Votes Loom on Health Reform
Senators are in the midst of taking a series of career-killing votes to fulfill President Obama’s goal of getting a health overhaul bill — any bill — passed before Christmas.Even as they walk the plank, many of them are telling constituents that the legislation is not that bad because they got special favors for their state. Or because Sen. Harry Reid was forced to drop the … [Read more...] about Career-Killing Votes Loom on Health Reform
Health Care Reform: Webb’s Crucial Role
Virginia is playing a pivotal role in national health reform as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid aggressively courts Sen. Jim Webb's support in his quest for 60 votes for health reform.Democrats are ready to cut virtually any deal to get their bill passed, and some, like Louisiana's Sen. Mary Landrieu, appear willing to sell out one-sixth of the U.S. economy for a few hundred … [Read more...] about Health Care Reform: Webb’s Crucial Role
Health Care Reform: Webb’s Crucial Role
Virginia is playing a pivotal role in national health reform as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid aggressively courts Sen. Jim Webb's support in his quest for 60 votes for health reform.Democrats are ready to cut virtually any deal to get their bill passed, and some, like Louisiana's Sen. Mary Landrieu, appear willing to sell out one-sixth of the U.S. economy for a few hundred million … [Read more...] about Health Care Reform: Webb’s Crucial Role