Posts under ‘Health Care’

Today President Obama urged an “up or down” vote on health care. Well that ultimatum took me back to the famous “You’re either with us or against us” from President Bush. So it got me thinking, do ultimatums work?
I think ultimatums are often times abrasive messages meant to manipulate people into doing what you want [...]

Moments ago, the House of Representatives wrapped up more than fourteen hours of debate and passed their version of the health care reform bill.
In a narrow victory, the bill passed 220-215. Only one Republican voted for the bill, and 39 Democrats voted against the bill.
In a press conference following the House Vote, Speaker of the [...]

The health care debate has been going on for decades. Some type of health care reform has been the goal of nearly every administration since Teddy Roosevelt first called for a change in the industry nearly a century ago.
Now with the House of Representatives expected to take up debate on their reform bill late this [...]

As the health care debate continues to rage on in Congress, one thing (and maybe only one thing) is clear, when it comes to how we’ll get health care in the United States, times are a-changing. But so are minds, opinions, and ideals…and they’re changing quickly.
What will and will not be included in the historic [...]

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced today hey will continue to push the public option as being part of the health care reform bill. He adds that it would include an option for states to opt out of the program.
With 30 state governors belonging to the Democratic Governors Association, the decision to opt out could [...]