Congress

Tide turns on health care reform

October 27, 2009 By John Wojcik

The announcement by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid that the public option will reach the Senate floor was greeted by labor and other leaders as proof that the tide has turned in favor of health care...

Unions confront insurers as they plot to block reform

October 24, 2009 By John Wojcik

Insurance company CEOs meeting in Washington Oct. 22 hid from 600 angry trade unionists who tried to get them to listen to people victimized by their companies.

War for oil? T. Boone Pickens thinks so

October 22, 2009 By Susan Webb

U.S. companies are entitled to Iraq's oil, oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens told a congressional committee Oct. 21.

Minnesota lawmakers ask Congress to offer public health option

June 20, 2009 By Workday Minnesota

WASHINGTON - Thirty-two Minnesota legislators have signed a letter supporting the Public Insurance Option as a key part of affordable health care for all Americans. President Obama has said a public insurance plan option to essential...

As Congress shapes health care bill, opportunities and dangers for progressives

June 16, 2009 By Flavio Casoy

Congress is approaching the end of its first month in this cycle of grappling with the nation’s failed health care system. There is huge opportunity to win a significant improvement to our system and a major...