Nov 7th, 2009 - bizjournals
Here's a roundup of comments from Coloradans this week on the health-care reform proposal before the U.S. House of Representatives as made in statements, speeches and other forums. (Leave a comment below and let us know what you think.)
"The unsustainable growth in health care costs and lack of stable, affordable coverage for millions of Americans continues to jeopardize not only our nation’s fiscal wellbeing but also the physical wellbeing of our families and neighbors."
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With House vote, Obama says it's now the Senate's turn to advance the health care overhaul
Nov 8th, 2009 - Los Angeles Times
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says it's now up to the Senate to take the baton from the House and pass a bill aimed at overhauling the nation's health care system. The House narrowly passed a health care bill Saturday night...
Obama: It’s now Senate’s turn on health care
Nov 8th, 2009 - MSNBC
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama said Sunday it was time for the Senate to "take the baton" on health care reform after the House passed its plan for overhauling the nation's health care system.Obama asks House to vote on health care bill
Nov 7th, 2009 - MiamiHerald
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama summoned Democrats to "answer the call of history" Saturday as the House pushed toward a vote on a landmark health care bill holding out the promise of coverage for tens of millions who lack it.
GOP Reform Proposal Borrows Heavily From ahips Approach
Nov 7th, 2009 - The Huffington Post
House Republicans introduced their outlines for health care reform this past week to much anticipation. The minority leadership had pledged to produce a bill roughly 140 days earlier and finally...US House Nears Vote on Health Care Reform Measure
Nov 7th, 2009 - VOA News
The U.S. House of Representatives is engaged in a lengthy debate on amore than $1 trillion plan by majority Democrats to overhaul the U.S.Health care system. President...
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Should Senators Read 2,074-Page Bill Before Voting? - Poll
The Senate health care reform bill is 2,074 pages. So do you think members of the Senate should read the whole bill before they vote on it? And should their constituents know if they've read it? Vote yourself in this poll. Until now 99% say yes. (Political News)
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One of the most important health care reforms would be to get rid an inefficient, outdated tax exemption that is still a fundamental part of U.S. policy. This is how it works. If a company provides health insurance to its employees, the federal government does not tax the health benefits that are being provided. Sounds good - but...(Political Opinion)
InoljtFri, Nov 20th, 20091 Diggs, 0 CommentsSynergy: Senate Cloture Vote Coincides with the Million Med
Senator Harry Reid has scheduled a vote on cloture for health care reform legislation for tomorrow evening. It’s an odd time to schedule the vote because grassroots conservatives have been planning a nationwide “Million Med March” tomorrow.(Political News)
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