Thursday, June 4, 2009

Health Care reform

Congress is now back in session and it seems likely that they will be addressing health care with the hopes of providing health care coverage for almost all Americans. With that effort in mind, I will try to offer an ongoing array of articles that deal with the issue. I don't promise my article selections will be "fair and balanced," but my choices don't directly reflect my policy preferences either.

Posted on 01 June 2009:

Great article from the New Yorker, discussing why health care is so expensive in one area of Texas, and what can be done about it: Click HERE.

Helpful overview of what President Obama and Congress will be striving for: Barack Obama's health plan takes shape - Carrie Budoff Brown - POLITICO.com

Interesting New Republic article, promoting the "Twinkee Tax" to help pay for what will undoubtedly be a costly change (though the author believes it will be most efficient in the long run). Click HERE.

Posted 06-03-2009:
NYTimes Magazine long one by one of the best, Matt Bai. Getting it through Congress. Click HERE.

The President is bending in working with Congress. Click HERE.

Posted 06-04-2009:
Tumulty from Time - Five Big Dilemmas: Click HERE.
Galston from The New Republic. What's it really gonna cost?

Posted on 06-08-2009:
Perhaps the best overview, by the congressional Research Service. Click HERE.

Posted on 06-11-2009:
Slate's online guide to health care reform debate: Click HERE.

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