Medicare

GOP wants government to turn its back on us

August 30, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

The Republican Party's 2012 platform is so radical it would have the government "turn its back on its citizens" and trash every-thing from veterans' health care to food safety inspections, a top union leader says.

Ryan perfects the Big Lie

August 30, 2012 By John Wojcik

At his party's convention in Tampa last night GOP Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan rolled out, Orwellian-style, what just might be the biggest lie yet in the 2012 election campaign.

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.

Today in labor and people’s history: Medicare and Medicaid established

July 30, 2012 By Special to People’s World

On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed legislation establishing Medicare and Medicaid. It came after decades of struggle.

GOP budget bombs at town halls

April 17, 2012 By John Wojcik

At town halls across the nation during the current two-week congressional recess Republicans are taking the heat like they may never have taken it before.