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Insurance Coverage Shouldn't be a Matter of Luck!

Posted March, 17 2010 by arianne

  New Yorkers will need more than just luck if the insurance industry gets its way.  This year’s Executive Budget seeks to restore  power to the State Insurance Department to regulate insurance premium rate increases before they go into effect – a system called “prior approval.”   This issue has spurred fierce protest from the insurance industy, which has enjoyed huge profits over […]

Help Count the New York Votes for Health Care Reform

Posted March, 11 2010 by arianne

The Washington newspaper The Hill is counting the votes for health care reform. They have been updating a list of expected votes by House Democrats.  Here are the New York Representatives from their list, with The Hill’s commentary on each: Firm No, Leaning No, Likely No Michael Arcuri (Y) Some reports have him as firm […]

Sign the Petition to tell Congress "It's Time to Act"

Posted March, 4 2010 by arianne

We have come so far and are so close–it is time to finish health care reform! Sign the petition to tell Congress that they need to move forward and pass health care reform. Failure is not an option. Share the link to sign the petition with your friends, family and co-workers!

The Countdown: 42 Days to Finalize Health Reform

Posted February, 26 2010 by arianne

At yesterday’s  health care summit, President Obama gave Republicans six weeks to find common ground with Democrats, or Democrats  will move forward on health care alone, likely via reconciliation. From today’s Roll Call: Obama Gives Republicans Six Weeks on Health Reform By Jennifer Bendery, Roll Call Staff President Barack Obama wrapped up Thursday’s health care […]