by Bill Scher | Jul 14, 2009 | Blog
A new USA Today/Gallup poll confirms the public supports health care reform paid for with a progressive tax plan. The paper reports: "By 56%-33%, those surveyed endorse the idea of enacting major health care changes this year. Just one in four say it's not important...
by Sam Pizzigati | Jul 13, 2009 | Blog
To curb climate change, suggests a new report from a top-notch global scientific team, we really ought to start focusing on rich people, not rich nations. The world’s most influential nations had their experts on climate change in Italy last week. Their goal: to...
by Bill Scher | Jul 13, 2009 | Uncategorized
Progressive Tax Plan Funds House Health Care Bill Politico Pulse reports House bill coming today: "The House is expected to introduce a health reform bill that will cover its estimated $1 trillion price tag by levying higher taxes on people making $350,000 or more and...
by Roger Hickey | Jul 13, 2009 | Blog
Americans are demanding health care reform that guarantees them quality, affordable insurance, reduces the burden of health costs on employers and individuals and provides backup coverage through a public health insurance option. But the suggestion that we pay for...
by Bill Scher | Jul 10, 2009 | Uncategorized
House Health Care Bill Bumped to Next Week Blue (Cross) Dogs once again get in the way. CQ: "House Democrats acknowledged that they would not be able to release a final version of their legislation Friday as planned, because of opposition by members of the Blue Dog...