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Healthcare Debate Takes on Baby Talk

Rep. John Shadegg (R-AZ) appeared on the House floor on Saturday with an adorable little baby named “Maddie” on his shoulder pitching his case against the healthcare reform bill which was later passed.
“This is Maddie.  Maddie likes America because we have freedom here and Maddie believes in patient choice healthcare.  She has come here to [...]

The Health Care Vote Results HR 3962: Americans step closer to an NHS

In a historic vote, America has stepped closer to a National Health Service, (NHS) clone with the passing of a bill through the House of Representatives called, “Affordable Health Care for America Act” or, “HR 3962″.
The bill passed 220-215. The President called supporters of the bill, including Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi thanking them [...]

John Hopkins reports no health insurance may have caused death for 17,000 U.S. children

A new report from researchers at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center in Baltimore estimates that 17,000 United States children may have died over a 20-year period because they did not have health insurance.  The Journal of Public Health article was published yesterday online.
David C. Chang, co-director of John Hopkins pediatric surgery outcomes research group, joined Dr. [...]

Choices, Choices! New Baby or Health Insurance?

Some women in the United States are forced to make a choice between having a baby or paying for health insurance.  Families are struggling with very difficult choices as the healthcare debate continues in Washington.
ABC’s Tom Shine reports that Peggy Robertson ran into problems when she was shopping for more affordable health insurance for her [...]

Baby Lange Labeled Too Fat by Insurance Company

Baby Alex Lange is only 4 months old, but he has already been labeled “fat” and “chubby” by his insurance company.  Alex is now 25 inches long and weighs 18-19 pounds.

His family applied for coverage with insurance company Rocky Mountain Health Insurance Plans because their previous carrier had raised rates by 40% after Alex was [...]