health care

Census Bureau: Poverty rate unchanged, health care coverage improves, income drops

September 17, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

AFL-CIO Pres. Trumka was not surprised by the findings, which back up the federation's emphasis on the drastic impact the recession - known as the Bush Crash - has had on workers and families.

What’s good about Obamacare?

August 14, 2012 By Special to People’s World

"...Americans saw health care reform as an urgent priority. All we hear from Republicans is how bad this is. No one has come up with a better alternative."

In Israel, Romney flubs on health care

July 30, 2012 By Susan Webb

In yet another foot-in-mouth blunder, Mitt Romney today praised Israel's health care system for its financial efficiency, suggesting the U.S. should follow its example.

Happy birthday, Medicare

July 30, 2012 By Charles Pervo

Retirees and health care advocates will celebrate the 47th anniversary of Medicare this week in events throughout the country.

‘Obamacare’ means preventative care for women

July 30, 2012 By Carolyn Johnson

"While we celebrate the preventive provisions about to take effect, we must also remember that opponents of the health care law are trying to weaken it."