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Wyden Pushes Back Against Baucus Plan

Wyden Pushes Back Against Baucus Plan

In the week after Sen. Max Baucus released a draft plan based on the notorious "Gang of Six," Sen. Ron Wyden pens an op-ed and appears on NPR
September 21, 2009 -- Although Sen. Ron Wyden sits on the powerful Senate Finance Committee, he's been virtually shut out of discussions in that committee so far, which have centered on the "Gang of Six," three Democrats and three Republicans. Late last week Wyden expressed his discontent with the bill so far. Read More >>
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Doctors Support the Public Option

Doctors Support the Public Option

From WashPost columnist lukewarm with Sen. Wyden: Doctors overwhelmingly support public option
Originally at WashingtonPost.com
September 15, 2009 -- That's the conclusion of a national poll conducted by the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation. The survey included more than 5,000 doctors spread across an array of specialties, and asked two sets of questions. The results should be generally cheering to reformers. Read More >>
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Wyden Town Hall Glossed Over Public Option

Wyden Town Hall Glossed Over Public Option

One participant at Wyden's town hall in Medford says the Senator largely ignored debate on the public option and focused instead on his own plan
Originally at MailTribune.com
September 6, 2009 -- Toward the end of the meeting I still hadn't heard a thoughtful discussion that provided information about the benefits of the public option. What I heard were endorsements from Sen. Wyden about his own plan. Read More >>
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Market Won't Solve Healthcare Without Public Option

Market Won't Solve Healthcare Without Public Option

Conservatives love market solutions, but healthcare has no hope of ever being an “efficient market." Here's why.
September 8, 2009 -- The September issue of The Atlantic has a feature article by David Goldhill, a business executive who lost his father due to a hospital error. Goldhill’s analysis of what’s wrong with the quality of our healthcare is impeccable, but not his solution. Read More >>
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Blumenauer Signs Letter With Public Option Ultimatum

Blumenauer Signs Letter With Public Option Ultimatum

Portland progressive joins revolt demanding public option comes with any reform bill
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UPDATED August 25, 2009 -- Rep. Peter DeFazio joined Rep. Earl Blumenauer in signing a letter along with 62 other progressive Democrats in the House saying any legislation that moves forward must contain a government-run health insurance option.  Read More >>
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Prominent Insurance Executive Denounces Big Money

Prominent Insurance Executive Denounces Big Money

Former medical director of Oregon’s largest insurer has a few choice words for the health insurance industry at large
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August 18, 2009 -- I’ve been inside our health industry as the medical director for Oregon’s largest commercial insurer and have seen what happens when big money is involved, and public policy is crucial to future profits. Read More >>
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Wyden Traded Public Option Early On

Wyden Traded Public Option Early On

Sen. Lindsey Graham reveals backroom deal making with Sen. Ron Wyden on the public option
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August 13, 2009 -- While Sen. Ron Wyden has said he’s “open to a national public health plan option,” Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said Wyden told him and Sen. Robert Bennett of Utah early on that he was willing to “get off the public option” in order to earn their support. Read More >>
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Aggression Outside Wu Town Hall Mirrors National Debate

Aggression Outside Wu Town Hall Mirrors National Debate

Opponents of healthcare reform backed by Rep. Wu outnumbered supporters in heated exchanges
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August 11, 2009 -- Protesters outside the town hall meeting in McMinnville with Rep. David Wu on Monday were not as aggressive as those in St. Louis or other cities where town halls turned violent.  Read More >>
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Finance Committee Negotiations Stalled

Finance Committee Negotiations Stalled

After intense daily negotiations the Senate Finance Committee says it won't vote until after recess
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Originally at Politico.com
July 30, 2009 -- After being “on the edge of a deal” earlier this week, the Senate Finance Committee has stalled in its health care negotiations, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is no longer promising that the committee will finish its work before the August recess. Read More >>
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Liberals Gag Over Health Deal

Liberals Gag Over Health Deal

Blue Dog Democrats hold out for a weakened public option -- leadership acquieses
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Originally at Politico.com
July 30, 2009 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spent half of Wednesday finalizing a deal with the Blue Dogs — and the other half quelling a brewing rebellion among progressives who think conservatives have hijacked health care reform. Read More >>
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