Public Health Plan

Roosevelt Understood The Power Of The Public Option

The New York Times | Adam Cohen | Posted 12.01.2009 | Politics

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As governor of New York, Franklin D. Roosevelt crusaded for "public power," government-owned electric plants. He was outraged by the high prices that ...

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Opt Out Public Option: A Red State Reaction

Marlene H. Phillips | Posted 10.28.2009 | Politics

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Marlene H. Phillips

If any state is likely to exercise an opt out clause it could very well be the Grand Canyon state. Arizona often displays an independent streak when it comes to adopting federal proposals.

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Senate Democrats Consider Pushing Through Government Health Plan With Simple Majority

nytimes.com | ROBERT PEAR | Posted 09.23.2009 | Politics

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WASHINGTON -- Senate Democrats said Sunday that they were fleshing out plans to pass health legislation, particularly the option of a new government-r...

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White House Open To Deal On Public Health Plan

Wall Street Journal | LAURA MECKLER and JANET ADAMY | Posted 08.06.2009 | Politics

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WASHINGTON -- The White House signaled a willingness Monday to compromise on details of a public plan to compete with private insurance companies as n...

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What If 50 Million More Americans Have No Health Care Coverage?

Miles J. Zaremski | Posted 07.20.2009 | Politics

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Miles J. Zaremski

If we complain about our nation's unhealthy lifestyles, what happens when 100 million Americans cannot be treated for their diseases and illnesses?

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Sam Stein and Ryan Grim

Specter, Key "Centrist" Dems Open To Public Health Care Plan

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein and Ryan Grim | Posted 06.11.2009 | Politics

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Progressive health care reform advocates got a major boost in their efforts to secure a public plan for insurance coverage when newly minted Democrat ...

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