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Vermont to Pass Nation's First Single Payer Health Plan
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April 29, 2011
On Tuesday Vermont's State Senate passed a bill to implement the nation's first single payer health care system, guaranteeing universally coverage for all Vermont residents and clamping down on escalating health care costs.
50 million Americans are Uninsured
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April 15, 2011
1 in 5 Americans have been without insurance at some point within the past 12 months.
Obama Administration Unveils New Idea for Getting Better Quality Care for Lower Cost
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April 14, 2011
Accountable Care Organizations are groups of doctors and hospitals that work together to improve patient health and lower cost through coordinated care
CWA Joins Thousands in Rally Against Anti-Worker Budget in Michigan
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April 14, 2011
CWAers joined with thousands of union members, students, senior citizens and working families in Lansing, Mich., this week to rally against devastating budget proposals that would slash vital services, raise taxes on those who can least afford it and give a $1.8 billion tax break to businesses.
More on the GOP Plan to Slash Health Care for All
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April 13, 2011
In their 2012 budget proposal, the GOP Budget Committee wants to end Medicare, Medicaid and repeal the Affordable Care Act. This would take away the health insurance of millions of people.