Cross-posted from Blue News Tribune. Just do it. Yesterday, I wrote that a bad bill is the worst possible outcome. I've changed my mind. Even Howard Dean, speaking on On Point on WBUR yesterday, said the Senate bill does some good things. … [Read more...]
He’s Right
Sorry for the short diary, but I'm surprised no one posted on this: "Capuano took to the microphone, looked out at his colleagues and condensed what he'd learned into two words. "You're screwed," he told his friends in the House, according … [Read more...]
Harvard Students Stop Stupak Goes to Washington
On Wednesday, December 2, I went to DC join over 1,000 supporters for the National Day of Action to lobby for healthcare reform, against Stupak. Traveling alone, and representing Harvard, I had a whirlwind of a day in the capital, joining … [Read more...]
Has It Really Come to This?
Cross-posted from Blue News Tribune. Markos quoted in Washington Monthly: Two in five Democratic voters either consider themselves unlikely to vote at this point in time, or have already made the firm decision to remove themselves from the … [Read more...]
Note from Mike Capuano
Hi BMG, Mike asked me to get you guys an update about the questions being asked on his post. He is currently on an "Open Mike" Tele-Town Hall with voters around the state - some of you might be on the call. Thanks for taking the time read … [Read more...]
{UPDATED} Our Best Chance for Health Care Reform in a Generation
I understand that some may be confused after reading recent media reports on health care reform. I want to set the record straight and there is no better way of doing that than by communicating directly with you. In short, I voted for … [Read more...]
Here is that pesky healthcare bill! With Poll !!
The bill itself Generally it is a good idea to read first, and pontificate later. Mind, anything with 1018 pages is hiding a lot of stuff, and probably a legislative bit of healthcare vivisection. Myself, I have a growing list … [Read more...]
Protesters Serenade Health Insurance Confab With Ode to Public Option
AHIP is the powerful insurance lobby that spends 5 million dollars a week trying to kill health care reform. Billionaires for Wealthcare is a grassroots network looking to stop them - with song. AHIP and other insurance and HMO interests … [Read more...]
Why I favor the Public Option, and a plea for a band-aid in the meantime
I favor supporting the Public Option for a couple of reasons, or maybe three: o Realistically, it's all we're going to get this time 'round. o NOT having it would make a total mockery of healthcare reform, imho. … [Read more...]
Rep. Alan Grayson (D-FL) on healthcare reform: results vs process
You can reward Rep. Alan Grayson's strong advocacy for healthcare reform results here at Actblue. … [Read more...]
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