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Stories by Jacob S. Hacker

Jacob S. Hacker is a Yale University political science professor and a fellow at the New America Foundation. He is the author of The Great Risk Shift: The Assault on American Jobs, Families, Health Care, and Retirement -- And How You Can Fight Back, as well as of the "Health Care for America" proposal recently released as part of the Economic Policy Institute's Agenda for Shared Prosperity.

Why We Can't Compromise On Public-Plan Choice

A well-designed public health insurance option is vital for driving down costs and provided a guaranteed coverage for all Americans.
Posted on May 29, 2009, Source: Campaign for America's Future

Candidates' Focus on Mandates Hinders Health Care Reform

Clinton and Obama should stop fixating on the individual mandate and focus on what really matters: affordable and accessible health insurance.
Posted on Mar 7, 2008, Source: Campaign for America's Future

The Ins and Outs of Obama's Health Plan

Obama's proposed health plan is a bold break with our current system, but the details have left some people flummoxed about what he is up to. Here is a breakdown of his plan.
Posted on Jun 5, 2007, Source: TomPaine.com

Is There Hope for Health Care?

Leading Democratic presidential candidates made clear on Saturday that "stay the course" is no longer a viable strategy on the health policy battlefield.
Posted on Mar 28, 2007, Source: TomPaine.com