Medicare
Victory for long term care, but sharp fight to protect rural health care
May 23, 2019It is a war on two fronts, a case of government giving with one hand and taking away with the other.
Read moreWhile Congress hears about Medicare-for-All Barr targets the ACA
May 2, 2019After refusing to appear before Congress the Attorney General has the Justice Department go to court to kill healthcare for millions.
Read moreWith wide backing, progressive lawmakers formally unveil Medicare For All
February 27, 2019With wide backing from unions and citizens groups, and majority public support, the House Progressive Caucus formally unveiled its comprehensive Medicare For All legislation.
Read moreLet Medicare negotiate lower prescription drug prices!
February 12, 2019This month, Reps. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Peter Welch (D-VT) and Elijah Cummings (D-MD) introduced The Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act. This bill would finally allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices―harnessing the government’s purchasing power and...
Read moreDeLauro, Schakowsky get jump on Congress with Medicare For America bill
January 4, 2019Two influential, activist and progressive Democrats have gotten a jump on the agenda of the incoming 116th Congress by introducing a detailed Medicare for America bill.
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