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On AlterNet: health care

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "health care"

Just When You Thought It Was Safe: 3 Potential Obstacles to Health-Care Reform

Just When You Thought It Was Safe: 3 Potential Obstacles to Health-Care Reform

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. November 23, 2009.
Harry Reid may have gotten the Senate to move his health-care bill forward, but a handful of conservative Democrats could still keep the bill from getting a final vote.

Video: Progressive Change Campaign Committee Robocalls For the Public Option

Video: Progressive Change Campaign Committee Robocalls For the Public Option

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet AlterNet: Politics. November 20, 2009.
Anticipating GOP push-back on the Senate health-care bill's public option, PCCC marshals a show of support

Health Care: Reid Promises Bill With or Without Republicans, Harkin Talks to AlterNet, Schumer Lays an Egg

Health Care: Reid Promises Bill With or Without Republicans, Harkin Talks to AlterNet, Schumer Lays an Egg

Adele Stan, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. November 19, 2009.
At today's press conference on the Senate health-care bill, Harry Reid played close to the vest, while Tom Harkin seemed to promise cooperation from Joe Lieberman.

Why Fiscal Conservatives Should Love the Senate Health Care Bill

Why Fiscal Conservatives Should Love the Senate Health Care Bill

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. November 19, 2009.
If our political landscape were slightly saner, Republicans would embrace this bill with both arms.

No Stupak Language in Senate Bill; Boxer

No Stupak Language in Senate Bill; Boxer "Couldn't Be Happier," Hatch Promises "Holy War"

Adele Stan, AlterNet AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. November 19, 2009.
Women's rights advocates have been holding their collective breath as the Senate hammered out its bill. So far, so good.

Senate Leader Announces Health-Care Bill

Senate Leader Announces Health-Care Bill

Adele Stan, AlterNet: PEEK. November 18, 2009.
The public option is in -- but what about reproductive rights?

Is House Health Care Bill a Threat to Our Constitution?

Is House Health Care Bill a Threat to Our Constitution?

Barry W. Lynn, Americans United for Separation of Church and State. November 18, 2009.
The House health-care bill isn't just a threat to women's rights; with the Stupak amendment, it's a breach of the Constitution.

Video: Rep. Stupak: We Had an Agreement Until 'the Extremes Took Over'

Video: Rep. Stupak: We Had an Agreement Until 'the Extremes Took Over'

Adele Stan, AlterNet AlterNet: Politics. November 18, 2009.
On MSNBC's Hardball, Rep. Bart Stupak laid the blame for his anti-choice amendment on others. Now he seems to calling anti-choice senators "extreme."

An Open Letter to Harry Reid: Here's How to Cut Health Care Costs

An Open Letter to Harry Reid: Here's How to Cut Health Care Costs

Robert B. Reich, Robert Reich's Blog. November 17, 2009.
Nobody said this would be easy. But passing the health reform that America deserves involves a little political muscle.

Video: Health-care Abortion Controversy No Joke

Video: Health-care Abortion Controversy No Joke

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet AlterNet: Politics. November 17, 2009.
In a new video from the Center for Reproductive Rights, the House health care bill's revocation of abortion coverage is no joke.

For 12-Year-Old Without an Arm, Insurance Has Run Out

For 12-Year-Old Without an Arm, Insurance Has Run Out

Danielle Ivory, The Huffington Post Investigative Fund. November 17, 2009.
12 year old Benjamin French lives in one of 33 states where insurance companies are allowed to set annual and lifetime caps on prosthetic coverage.

Does Racism Drive Opposition to Health Reform?

Does Racism Drive Opposition to Health Reform?

Tom Jacobs, Miller-McCune.com. November 17, 2009.
In a recent study, prejudiced people were more likely to support the health plan when it was linked to Bill Clinton, than when it was linked to Obama.

The Future of the Stupak Amendment

The Future of the Stupak Amendment

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. November 16, 2009.
What will happen to the terrible amendment to the health care bill?

Catholic Bishops Put Sex Obsession Ahead of Mission to the Sick and the Poor

Catholic Bishops Put Sex Obsession Ahead of Mission to the Sick and the Poor

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. November 16, 2009.
First they threatened to take down health-care reform over abortion coverage. Now they're threatening services to the sick and poor of Washington, D.C., over same-sex marriage.

Single Payer Now!

Single Payer Now!

Sen. Bernie Sanders, November 13, 2009.
In my view, the real solution to the problem of how to reform health care in this country is a Medicare-for-all, single-payer system.

Will the Senate Stand Against Anti-Choice Stupak Amendment?

Will the Senate Stand Against Anti-Choice Stupak Amendment?

Emily Douglas, The Nation AlterNet: Politics. November 13, 2009.
As the fight for health-care reform moves to the Senate, will Harry Reid stave off the anti-choice forces who mucked up the House bill?

15 Awful Things Republicans Would Do If They Had the Chance

15 Awful Things Republicans Would Do If They Had the Chance

Dennis Rahkonen, The Smirking Chimp. November 13, 2009.
The GOP's agenda, if fully implemented, would prove catastrophic. Here's what an unfettered Republican Party would do "for" America.

Hey, I've Got a

Hey, I've Got a "Moral Objection" to Health Insurance Covering Viagra

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. November 12, 2009.
As long as we're allowing people's personal beliefs about sexuality to get in the way of sane health care reform, why can't everyone get in on the act?

How Catholic Bishops Threw the Health Care Debate into Turmoil with Anti-Abortion Maneuver

How Catholic Bishops Threw the Health Care Debate into Turmoil with Anti-Abortion Maneuver

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. November 12, 2009.
It took a virulently anti-choice measure to pass the House's health care reform legislation. Progressives are strategizing how to keep it from the final bill.

Public Option Back on the Chopping Block

Public Option Back on the Chopping Block

mcjoan, Daily Kos AlterNet: Health and Wellness. November 11, 2009.
Adding to the problem of scared Dems is the Dems who insist upon being catered to. Lieberman has now been joined by Ben Nelson.

Could the Stupak Amendment Get the Boot in The Senate?

Could the Stupak Amendment Get the Boot in The Senate?

mcjoan, Daily Kos AlterNet: PEEK. November 10, 2009.
Sens. Barbara Boxer and Max Baucus seem to think so. But how ConservaDems will react is still unclear.

Does the House Bill's Public Option Kill Off the Senate's?

Does the House Bill's Public Option Kill Off the Senate's?

Booman, Booman Tribune. November 10, 2009.
Why the health care reform act has a very long and very difficult road ahead.

Anti-Woman Amendment to Health Care Passes House

Anti-Woman Amendment to Health Care Passes House

Adele Stan, AlterNet: PEEK. November 7, 2009.
The Stupak amendment -- an anti-choice measure that could virtually eliminate insurance coverage for abortion -- will be attached to the health-care reform bill.

House Takes Up-or-Down Vote on Stupak Amendment, Threatening Women's Rights

House Takes Up-or-Down Vote on Stupak Amendment, Threatening Women's Rights

RH Reality Check, RH Reality Check AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. November 7, 2009.
The House leadership bows to anti-choice congressmen, allowing them a vote on an anti-choice amendment to the health-care bill.

How Does a Religious Cult Have the Clout to Delay Health Care Vote?

How Does a Religious Cult Have the Clout to Delay Health Care Vote?

Adele Stan, AlterNet AlterNet: Politics. November 6, 2009.
To keep House vote on track, Pelosi struggles to appease the Catholic church and The Family cult on abortion language.