Health Legislation

Health Insurers Could Bypass Some Key Reforms

Washington Post | David S. Hilzenrath | Posted 11.13.2009 | Politics


Legislators are designing this new insurance marketplace to protect consumers from many of the pitfalls and inequities in the current system. But even...

Krugman: Insurance Industry's Hatchet Job, So Bad That It Might Be Good

New York Times | Paul Krugman | Posted 10.16.2009 | Politics


In the past, the insurance industry's power has been a major barrier to health-care reform. Most notably, the industry paid for the infamous "Harry an...

Health Care Bill: Baucus Senate Legislation Finally Unveiled

AP | DAVID ESPO | Posted 11.16.2009 | Politics


WASHINGTON — His calls for compromise rebuffed by Republicans, the Democratic chairman of the Senate Finance Committee unveiled sweeping legisla...