Tag Archives: Health Care Reform

The President on Small Business

Posted on October 27, 2009 by billmanzi

The President talks about the pain being felt by small business, and some of the steps taken by his Administration to help a segment of our economy that creates so many jobs. And yesterday’s New York Times had a story … Continue reading →

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The President Sticks to Health Care

Posted on October 17, 2009 by billmanzi

The President sticks to health care in his weekly address, talking about the recent industry commissioned study done by PriceWaterhouseCoopers, and decrying the conclusions contained in that report. The report has created a backlash, not appearing to have been as … Continue reading →

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President Cites Republican Support for Health Reform

Posted on October 11, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama continues to push health care reform in his weekly message, citing the support of many prominent Republicans for change. The endgame nears on health reform, with bill consolidation happening now. Does Obama get a bill, and will it … Continue reading →

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Health Insurance Cost Spiral to Continue

Posted on September 17, 2009 by billmanzi

A report in yesterday’s Boston Globe talked of the plans of major Massachusetts health insurers to raise rates by ten percent next year. In a system that is already teetering because of unaffordable costs a ten percent increase will create … Continue reading →

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President Points to Loss of Insurance Coverage

Posted on September 13, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama, in his weekly address, pointed to a new Treasury Department Report that the current system of health care will lead many to lose coverage in the years ahead, including many middle class families. I have attached the Treasury … Continue reading →

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Obama Stays on Health Care

Posted on August 22, 2009 by billmanzi

The President uses the weekly message to stay on health care, taking the time to debunk some of the claims being made against Democratic proposals for reform. He talks about some of the misinformation being spread, including revisiting death panels, … Continue reading →

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Barney Frank Slugs it Out With Right

Posted on August 19, 2009 by billmanzi

Barney Frank confronts some of the right wing protestors gathered at a Dartmouth forum he hosted on health care. Barney is willing to mix it up, and more Dems ought to be willing to mix it up as well. If … Continue reading →

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The Public Option on the Chopping Block?

Posted on August 17, 2009 by billmanzi

The Obama Administration sent out some of its top guns to the Sunday talk show circuit and appears to be signaling that it can accept a health care bill that does not have the public option included. The subtle shift … Continue reading →

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All Health Care, All the Time

Posted on August 15, 2009 by billmanzi

The President again stays on the subject of health care reform. He debunks the more obvious lies emanating from the attack machine of the right, especially the “death panel” rumor embraced by so many Republicans, including from some who have … Continue reading →

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The Obama Message on Health

Posted on August 9, 2009 by billmanzi

The President spent his weekly address talking health care reform while also talking up some of the recent unemployment numbers. He took some time to dispel some of the outlandish claims being put forth by the defenders of the health … Continue reading →

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