Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2009.  HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today released a new report, Protecting Families and Putting More Money in Your Pocket: How Health Insurance Reform Will Lower Costs and Increase Choices. The report highlights how health insurance reform will benefit families across the country and is available now at[Read More…]

Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2009. USW International President Leo W. Gerard appeared on MSNBC’s Ed Schultz Show last night to discuss health insurance reform. Gerard expressed the frustration he and many working families are feeling about the direction of the debate, particularly in the Senate, where a handful of lawmakers are[Read More…]

From the Ron Reagan show on Air America Radio: Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman has finally realized his life’s goal of becoming America’s foremost exemplar of hypocrisy and moral cowardice… and did I forget to mention dishonesty and small-minded spite? Let’s throw those in the mix as well. A quick review:[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2009.  After weeks of compromise on the Senate healthcare legislation, Senator Roland W. Burris took to the Senate floor last evening following a closed door Democratic caucus meeting to announce the compromise bill, which needs all 58 Democratic votes and two Independent votes to advance, did not[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2009.  AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond released this statement following the Senate’s vote against a bipartisan amendment to allow for the safe and legal importation of lower-cost prescription drugs. The amendment, sponsored by Sens. Dorgan, Snowe, McCain, Grassley and Stabenow, was an AARP-designated “Key Vote.” “AARP is[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2009. THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  We just had a very productive session about the final stages of health care reform in the Senate.  And from the discussions we had it’s clear that we are on the precipice of an achievement that’s eluded Congresses and Presidents for generations[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2009.  Last night, AARP CEO A. Barry Rand sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to thank him for publicly committing to close the Medicare prescription drug doughnut hole in a final health care reform bill. Closing this dangerous gap in coverage has been a top[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2009.  The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will make coverage more affordable for families and businesses and slow the growth of health care spending so costs are more sustainable for American families, businesses and the federal budget.  This investment is financed responsibly and is fully paid[Read More…]

By Viveca Novak and Lori Robertson FactCheck.org Summary Would the House-passed health care bill make a tough economy worse and wipe out more jobs, as claimed in a TV ad from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce? Or would it help small business and encourage economic growth, as claimed in an[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—December 10, 2009. In 2008, the United States spent $2.4 trillion on health care. By 2018, national health spending is expected to almost double – reaching $4.4 trillion and comprising 20 percent of our economy. If Congress doesn’t act to slow the growth of health care costs, America’s economy[Read More…]