Health Care Reform Update
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
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With Summer recess officially over, members of Congress have returned to work and health care reform is their top priority. In tonight's program, NBR's Stephanie Dhue examines where the reform proposals stand and what's ahead. You can learn more about the proposals here.
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Related NBR Stories & Links
- 08-26-09: What Will Become of Health Care Reform? (VIDEO)
- 08-07-09: The Health Care Debate Gets Unhealthy & Unruly (VIDEO)
- 08-04-09: Senator Grassley on Health Care Reform (VIDEO)
- 07-08-09: The Health Care Rubik's Cube (BLOG)
External Links/Articles*
- Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)
The Kaiser Family Foundation is "a non-profit, private operating foundation focusing on the major health care issues facing the U.S., as well as the U.S. role in global health policy." This links to the KFF's "Side-by-Side Comparison of Major Health Care Reform Proposals." - Senate Finance Committee (PDF Document)
Senator Max Baucus (D-Montana) is Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. This links to a copy of his proposal for health care reform. As Stephanie Dhue discusses in her report, this proposal does not include a "public option." - U.S. House of Representatives (PDF Document)
This links to a copy of the health care reform legislation introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2009. The legislation is called "America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009." The proposal was introduced by Democratic Representatives Dignell, Rangle, Waxman, and Miller. President Obama supported the plan as introduced. - The White House
This links to the "Health Care" section of The White House website. If you scroll down, you will see the eight broad principles President Obama believes "comprehenisve health reform" should include.
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