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Republicans are Blocking Commission on Primary Care Doctor Shortages
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May 23, 2011
There is a shortage of primary care doctor in the United States. Republicans in Congress have set out to block funding for a commission whose job is to find ways to solve this problem.
Unions continue fight against tax on health plans
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May 21, 2011
Unions are fighting new proposed taxes on health care benefits.
Federal Study Highlights Importance of Universal Health Insurance Coverage
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May 20, 2011
A new report from the Department of Health and Human Services produces a result which most people would call common sense: uninsured Americans can?t afford health care.
Single Payer Bill Introduced to US Senate
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May 20, 2011
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) introduced a bill last week to bring a Medicare like system of single payer insurance to all Americans.
Republicans Backing off Plan to Privatize Medicare
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May 19, 2011
After passing a bill to privatize Medicare only a month ago, Republican congressmen are already distancing themselves from the plan.