Category Archives: Senate Vote
Healthcare Repeal Fails in the Senate
Healthcare Repeal Fails in the Senate, posted with vodpod
Healthcare Repeal Fails in the Senate
Healthcare Repeal Fails in the Senate, posted with vodpod
Kentucky Hospitals Face $500M a Year in Costs for Uncompensated Care
While Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) rallies the Senate GOP to vote for repeal of the Affordable Care Act, he’s neglecting to share with folks in his home state just what the cost of his actions mean to them. Instead, “Republican
Kentucky Hospitals Face $500M a Year in Costs for Uncompensated Care
While Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) rallies the Senate GOP to vote for repeal of the Affordable Care Act, he’s neglecting to share with folks in his home state just what the cost of his actions mean to them. Instead, “Republican
Take Action Against Health Care Repeal
The Senate is poised to vote on repealing the Affordable Care Act and thousands of folks across the nation are uniting together to stop this travesty. Here are ways you can have your voice heard to protect our progress:
Take Action Against Health Care Repeal
The Senate is poised to vote on repealing the Affordable Care Act and thousands of folks across the nation are uniting together to stop this travesty. Here are ways you can have your voice heard to protect our progress:
Congressman Courtney and Center for Medicare Advocacy Joint PR
Joint release with the office of Congressman Joseph D. Courtney CBO ESTIMATES $170 BILLION IN SAVINGS BY EQUALIZING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PAYMENTS WITH TRADITIONAL MEDICARE On Monday, the Medicare Advisory Payment Commission (MedPAC) released its biannual report to Congress, which for
Congressman Courtney and Center for Medicare Advocacy Joint PR
Joint release with the office of Congressman Joseph D. Courtney CBO ESTIMATES $170 BILLION IN SAVINGS BY EQUALIZING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PAYMENTS WITH TRADITIONAL MEDICARE On Monday, the Medicare Advisory Payment Commission (MedPAC) released its biannual report to Congress, which for
Center for Medicare Advocacy Urges Passage of Senate Health Care Bill
Most of America believes that the Senate’s version of health care is t0o watered down. Many of us are delighted to see former Obama campaign manager, David Plouffe, get back into the picture and are happy to hear him state
Center for Medicare Advocacy Urges Passage of Senate Health Care Bill
Most of America believes that the Senate’s version of health care is t0o watered down. Many of us are delighted to see former Obama campaign manager, David Plouffe, get back into the picture and are happy to hear him state
Governing Party Blues
It seems to me more clearly than ever that many on our side prefer a religion to a grungy political party. But religions deal in platonic ideals and serve immutable truths. A political party is different. Its main goal is to increase the number of offices occupied by the party, so that it can pass legislation and move its agenda forward.
Governing Party Blues
It seems to me more clearly than ever that many on our side prefer a religion to a grungy political party. But religions deal in platonic ideals and serve immutable truths. A political party is different. Its main goal is to increase the number of offices occupied by the party, so that it can pass legislation and move its agenda forward.
Massachusetts. Listen, Learn and Act.
When things do not go our way or the way we expected them to, the temptation to place blame looms over us and clouds our vision. So, whose fault is it that Martha Coakley did not win? Was this a
Massachusetts. Listen, Learn and Act.
When things do not go our way or the way we expected them to, the temptation to place blame looms over us and clouds our vision. So, whose fault is it that Martha Coakley did not win? Was this a
Health Care Reform Becoming a Reality
Someone sarcastically posted a comment on GroundUP calling for a drumroll when the Senate passed it’s bill. Will if I had a drum, I’d strike up a drum roll! Since I do not, you’ll have to settle for this: Happy
Health Care Reform Becoming a Reality
Someone sarcastically posted a comment on GroundUP calling for a drumroll when the Senate passed it’s bill. Will if I had a drum, I’d strike up a drum roll! Since I do not, you’ll have to settle for this: Happy
One Down. Two to Go. Victory in the Senate.
The news is busting out all over. The Senate passes, 60-40, the first of three procedural votes, blocking Republican delay tactics in order to get a vote on their health care bill by Christmas Eve. This morning’s early vote was
One Down. Two to Go. Victory in the Senate.
The news is busting out all over. The Senate passes, 60-40, the first of three procedural votes, blocking Republican delay tactics in order to get a vote on their health care bill by Christmas Eve. This morning’s early vote was
How Many Uninsured can Afford Insurance but Don’t Purchase Any? How Many Use the ER?
The following is in response to a comment that was posted on GroundUP today concerning the issue of mandates in the Senate health care bill. Rather than write a reply comment, I want to open the conversation up as the
How Many Uninsured can Afford Insurance but Don’t Purchase Any? How Many Use the ER?
The following is in response to a comment that was posted on GroundUP today concerning the issue of mandates in the Senate health care bill. Rather than write a reply comment, I want to open the conversation up as the
Senate Jubilant over Reaching Agreement on Health Reform
The Senate is “jubilant” over finally coming to an agreement on their health care bill. The majority of Americans, unfortunately, are not celebrating this breakthrough. There are some items that people feel need to be changed in the proposed legislation.
Senate Jubilant over Reaching Agreement on Health Reform
The Senate is “jubilant” over finally coming to an agreement on their health care bill. The majority of Americans, unfortunately, are not celebrating this breakthrough. There are some items that people feel need to be changed in the proposed legislation.
Before and After Roe
Before Roe, abortion back-alley clinics were commonplace; especially in low-income neighborhoods. As many as 5,000 to 10,000 women and girls died each year because of criminalized abortions. This does not take into account the thousands who were left mutilated and/or
Before and After Roe
Before Roe, abortion back-alley clinics were commonplace; especially in low-income neighborhoods. As many as 5,000 to 10,000 women and girls died each year because of criminalized abortions. This does not take into account the thousands who were left mutilated and/or
Center for American Progress Review of Senate Health Bill
One by one, progressives are reviewing and weighing in on the current version of the Senate’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This most certainly has and continues to be a long and hard fight. Of major concern is affordability,
Center for American Progress Review of Senate Health Bill
One by one, progressives are reviewing and weighing in on the current version of the Senate’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This most certainly has and continues to be a long and hard fight. Of major concern is affordability,
Families USA’s Favorable Report & Support of Senate Health Bill
Families USA, a strong advocate for universal health care for all since 1982, released a twelve page report today, At a Crossroads: Is Coverage Ahead for America?, that provides an analysis of what the current Senate bill will provide. Most
Families USA’s Favorable Report & Support of Senate Health Bill
Families USA, a strong advocate for universal health care for all since 1982, released a twelve page report today, At a Crossroads: Is Coverage Ahead for America?, that provides an analysis of what the current Senate bill will provide. Most
Howard Dean: Pull the plug on Senate Health Bill
Political pundits are reporting that the administration is livid over remarks made by Howard Dean, former head of the Democratic National Committee and former Vermont governor (served five terms). Dean, a medical doctor, has fought long and hard to reform
Howard Dean: Pull the plug on Senate Health Bill
Political pundits are reporting that the administration is livid over remarks made by Howard Dean, former head of the Democratic National Committee and former Vermont governor (served five terms). Dean, a medical doctor, has fought long and hard to reform
US Rep. DeLauro Says Lieberman should be Recalled
Everyone in Connecticut and beyond should send a thank you message to Connecticut’s U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D) for standing up and saying exactly what should be said about Joe Lieberman. “A House Democrat from Connecticut said Tuesday that Sen.
US Rep. DeLauro Says Lieberman should be Recalled
Everyone in Connecticut and beyond should send a thank you message to Connecticut’s U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D) for standing up and saying exactly what should be said about Joe Lieberman. “A House Democrat from Connecticut said Tuesday that Sen.
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