For Rep. Anh Cao (R-La.), his vote against Democrats' health care bill may just be "the death of [his] political career." Rep. Cao represents an overwhelmingly Democratic district in New Orleans. Cao is one of seven Republicans whom Democrats have chosen to pursue strongly, hoping to convince...
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Despina Karras
on 08-04-2009
Filed under: house, health care, universal health care, socialized health care, insurance, Democrats, health care reform, speaking truth to power, health care debate, public option, read the bill, government intrusion
The Democrats’ long-endured squabble for a socialized health care system tragically appears to be paying off. Today, the Senate health committee passed legislation eloquently entitled “Quality, Affordable Health Coverage for All Americans” in a 13-10 vote. This vote, largely split along...
I know that in the United States our medical and dental are usually separate but the situation in Great Britain demonstrates how government intrusion into health care often leads to unintended consequences which disrupt and harm patients. Man pulls out 13 of his own teeth with pliers 'because he...
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Alexa Shrugged
on 07-10-2009
Filed under: health care, United Kingdom, universal health care, socialized health care, public healthcare
President Obama wants to add yet another czar, a Health Choices Commision czar this time, to the growing list of these unelected officials that are handpicked by the President and go through absolutely no confirmation process. A Virginia paper recently asked, " how many czars can fit into the West...
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Despina Karras
on 07-07-2009
Filed under: health care, universal health care, socialized health care, public healthcare, regulation, government, Heritage Foundation, transparency, Freedom, insurance, government option, federal government, Obama promises, czar, state rights