health care
Doctors link childhood trauma, poverty with gun violence
March 19, 2013Chicago has become the national spotlight for gun violence, especially affecting African American teenagers and children.
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Are Missouri Republicans insane?
March 15, 2013Well, when it comes to Medicaid expansion they just might be. I ask because, who in their right mind rejects billions of dollars in federal funding?
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How Medicaid expansion will help thousands in W.Va.
February 19, 2013Under Obamacare the federal government pays 100% for expanded state Medicaid coverage for three years, followed by incremental state contributions of up to 10%.
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Single-payer health care advocates plan new campaign
January 31, 2013Some 200 union advocates of single-payer government-run national health care met in Chicago in mid-January to plan their next moves.
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Public option for health care back on the table
January 17, 2013A group of Democratic lawmakers moved quickly yesterday and filed a bill that would give the people of the nation the right to choose a publicly run health insurance plan.
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