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Sam Stein

Health Care Reform Closing Arguments: White House, Activists, Labor Unions Eye The Finish Line

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 11.20.2009 | Politics


With the Senate poised to cast historic votes on health care legislation, a host of activist groups, labor unions, and even the White House itself lau...

Who Should Pay for Health Insurance Reform?

Peter Dreier | Posted 10.16.2009 | Politics


Peter Dreier

"Much has been given" to those Americans at the pinnacle of wealth. So it is only fair that "much will be required" when it comes to helping pay for health insurance for those who can't otherwise afford it.

Health Insurance Industry Exposes Its Insatiable Greed

Peter Dreier | Posted 10.13.2009 | Politics


Peter Dreier

After pretending for months to cooperate with the Obama administration and Democrats to secure a reasonable health reform bill, the industry's CEOs and lobbyists on Sunday double-crossed their one-time political allies.

Meet UnitedHealth CEO Stephen Hemsley: Rich, Powerful, Not Yet Famous

Peter Dreier | Posted 10.06.2009 | Politics


Peter Dreier

Business as usual for Hemsley and UnitedHealth is a chronic pattern of abuse and neglect of its policy-holders, along with a powerful political influence-peddling operation that involves costly campaign contributions.

Cigna CEO Hanway: Obstacle to Health Insurance Reform

Peter Dreier | Posted 11.23.2009 | Politics


Peter Dreier

Natalin Sarkisyan was a 17-year-old from Glendale, Calif., who had leukemia and needed a liver transplant. Cigna said the procedure was "too risky." In December 2007, Sarkisyan died.

Citizens Confront WellPoint: Poster Child for Health Insurance Reform

Peter Dreier | Posted 11.22.2009 | Politics


Peter Dreier

Citizens will pay a visit today to WellPoint's Indianapolis headquarters to protest the giant insurance company's abusive practices and its opposition to real health care reform.

"Go Out And Make Me Do It"

Peter Dreier | Posted 11.09.2009 | Politics


Peter Dreier

Having a president who inspires people to act collectively on their own behalf can make a difference. It gives people hope and courage to defy obstacles.

George Soros Pledges $5 Million To Bankroll Health Care Push

The Plumline | Posted 09.10.2009 | Politics


In another sign of the urgency gripping the pro-health care reform camp, billionaire George Soros has pledged to sink $5 million into the fight, the g...

Sick and Tired's Turn to Stand and Fight

Bertha Lewis | Posted 07.25.2009 | Politics


Bertha Lewis

The sick and tired are going to halls of the well-insured and well-cared-for and telling them that now is the time to reform our health care system and provide quality, affordable health care to all Americans.

Sam Stein

Health Care Group Targets Sen. Grassley In New Ad

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 04.20.2009 | Politics


The health care ad wars reignited on Friday with the release of a new spot urging Sen. Chuck Grassley to drop his opposition to a public plan for heal...