Apr 13 Watch Health Reform Law Remains a Hot Topic in Florida As part the Spotlight City series from Tampa, Betty Ann Bowser reports on the public reaction to the new health care reform law and why it's still being debated in Florida. Continue watching
Apr 09 Tax Day Town Hall Meeting With Romer, Martinez: Ask Your Questions By Dave Gustafson We want you to be part of a town hall meeting we're hosting in Tampa -- regardless of whether you happen to live in Florida or not. Judy Woodruff is hosting the event as part of our "Spotlight… Continue reading
Apr 09 Who is Making Money in Our Health Care System? Question: Everyone is constantly saying that “health care costs are rising,” but besides the health insurance companies, I don’t see anyone making any money. Everything costs more and more, but who’s keeping it all? I hope you could do a… Continue reading
Apr 09 Watch Virginia Voters Examine Health Reform In the second of two reports on the implications of the new health care law, Betty Ann Bowser reports from Virginia as Rep. Tom Perriello meets with constituents. Continue watching
Apr 08 Will Health Care Reform Increase the National Debt? Question: I’m concerned that in the long term, the U.S. health care plan will ultimately increase the national debt. Is this true? It’s hard to know the truth when you live in a house filled with smoke and mirrors! Paul… Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch Health Reform a Big Campaign Plank for Congressional Challengers In the first of two reports on the implications of the new health reform law for members of Congress this election season, Spencer Michels reports from California on how Republican challengers are making reform a key issue ahead of November. Continue watching
Apr 07 Eradicating Guinea Worm, Step-by-Step By Fred de Sam Lazaro Poverty rarely gets more degrading than when people are forced to drink from the same muddy ponds as livestock and wild animals. Yet this was a common scene on my most recent visit to Southern Sudan and rural Ethiopia. Continue reading
Apr 07 Watch Health Workers Push to Eradicate Guinea Worm Parasite in Sudan Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from Sudan about a painful and debilitating parasite called the guinea worm and efforts by health workers and the Carter Center to eradicate it. Continue watching
Apr 02 Shields and Brooks on Americans’ Attitudes Toward Health Reform Bill By Kwame Holman Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks stopped by the Rundown to discuss the political climate during Congress’ spring break. As tourists flood to Washington for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, members of Congress are headed home to some districts… Continue reading
Apr 02 Health Reform Implementation Begins with High-Risk Pools In one of the first moves the Obama administration has taken under the new health care reform law, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Friday sent a letter to state governors and insurance commissioners intended to gauge interest… Continue reading