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The Health Insurance Racket Is Manufacturing Entertainment Value from Pulling the Plug on Grandma

Joe Bageant, JoeBageant.com. August 22, 2009.
"There ain't any health care debate going on, Bubba. What is going on are mob negotiations about insurance, and which mob gets the biggest chunk of the dough."

Behind the Health Insurance Lobby - Why Universal Health Care is Struggling in Congress

Fault Lines, Al Jazeera AlterNet: Video. August 6, 2009.
Health Insurance Companies Are Blackmailing the U.S. Government for A Health Care Handout.

Pelosi: Health Insurance Companies the Real "Villains"

Jeff Muskus, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. July 30, 2009.
Pelosi's attacks against health insurers offered a good preview of what to expect from Democrats trying to rally support for reform back at home.

Obama Must Take On the Giant Lobbyists Blocking Health Care Reform

Robert Reich, Robert Reich's Blog. June 15, 2009.
This is one of those battles that define the state of American democracy.

Want to Play by Insurance Company Rules?

Brave New Films, CitizenTube AlterNet: Video. July 24, 2008.
A humorous take on our not-so-funny health care system.

Health Care in America: Pay To Play Isn't Working . . . For Anyone

Christy Hardin Smith, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. April 28, 2008.
Health industry lobbyists are raking in windfall profits this year, and we're all getting screwed.