Last week, Democratic leaders in the Senate caved to Sen. Joseph Lieberman’s demands and stripped away some major provisions from their health reform legislation, including the public option and a plan that would have allowed middle-age Americans to “buy in” to Medicare. With Connecticut independent Lieberman’s support seemingly secured — for the time being — [...]
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This Week in Health Care Reform EasyToInsureME health insurance
by admin on 15. Jul, 2010 in health
JANUARY 22, 2010 This Week in Health Care Reform After months of public debate and private negotiations, health care reform discussions stalled following Tuesday’s Senate vote in Massachusetts. The Democratic Senate lost its 60th vote supermajority when Republican Scott Brown was elected to the United States Senate in the Massachusetts special election. Health Care Reform [...]
Pa. House Republicans Announce Bills Rejecting Federal Health Mandates
by admin on 15. Jul, 2010 in health
joining several states across the nation, Republicans in the Pennsylvania House held a rally Jan. 27 to introduce a pair of bills aimed at opposing possible federal health mandates. House Bill 2053, dubbed the Health Care Freedom Act, was introduced by Rep. Matt Baker (R-Bradford/Tioga) and would preserve individual rights to not take part in [...]
The Week In Health Reform
by admin on 09. Jul, 2010 in health
The Week in Health Reform—Federal Legislative Overview The White HouseOn March 3, President Obama continued his push for Members of Congress to complete health insurance reform legislation within the upcoming weeks. He delivered a statement to a group of medical professionals in the East Room of the White House, in which he said that he [...]
