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Health care issues: Other presidents have tried

Editor and Publisher — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:08:44 +0000

A look at key issues in the health care debate:

(The Associated Press)

THE ISSUE: Which former presidents have attempted comprehensive health care reform and why hasn’t anyone succeeded?

THE POLITICS: Many have tried. Only Lyndon Johnson achieved transcendent reform, with passage of Medicare and Medicaid protecting the elderly and poor, but universal coverage has been an elusive goal for over a century. Franklin Roosevelt promoted national health insurance but gave priority to jobs and retirement security during the Depression. Harry Truman fought for a single insurance system to cover everyone but ran into Republican opposition and the cries of “socialized medicine” heard ... Continue Reading

Cutting to the Chase on the Health Care Bill

Editor and Publisher — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:44:44 +0000

Editor’s Note: I receive regular emails from Mr. LeBaron’s organization and respect their efforts to reform government and restore accountability. He makes some interesting points about problems encountered by other nations that have implemented nationalized health care and wisely cautions us on rushing though legislation pushed forward by the political winds or through deception by powerful interests. The passing of the Federal Reserve ACT with barely a quorum during Christmas recess in 1913 is the most outrageous example that comes to mind, but there are many others that have bypassed the democratic process and changed our lives forever.

Let’s cut to ... Continue Reading