by David SafierThe drum beat for strong health care legislation continues as the defenders of the indefensible status quo continue to fight to put off needed change for another day decade. The Star has two op eds this morning, from people I'm pleased to say, who spoke in my living room Sunday to a group … Read more
by David SafierToday's Star has short op eds on health care by Giffords, Grijalva, Kyl and McCain. Three are exactly what you would expect — the right stuff from Grijalva and the usual No's from Kyl and McCain. The fourth, from Giffords, seems to indicate she's moving in a positive direction. Giffords makes no firm … Read more
by David SafierOn July 9, the Blue Dogs in the House sent a letter stating their concerns about healthcare legislation. The message I got from the letter was, "Let's emphasize the problems and slow the process down." Giffords was among the Blue Dogs who signed. By way of contrast, the Congressional Progressive Caucus, co-chaired by … Read more
by David SafierYesterday I heard it again. Giffords needs to hear from her constituents who support a strong public option. You call and say, "I support a strong public option." A smiling voice asks for your name and address, then thanks you for your call. That's it. You go in the "For Public Option" column … Read more
by David SafierThis says it well. If President Barack Obama succeeds in signing a major health care reform bill into law – one that provides a public plan for people currently priced out of the system – he will achieve what at least three presidents before him had hoped for, and failed to do. And … Read more