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economistsview.typepad.com - 8/16/2009
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The Public Option - A Distraction in the Health Care Debate - NYTimes.com California's universities in trouble - The Economist Why We Need Health Care Reform - Barack Obama More on deficits and interest rates (wonkish) - Paul Krugman  ...
Economic View - The Public Option - A Distraction in the Health Care Debate - News Analysis
nytimes.com - 8/16/2009
Economic View - The Public Option - A Distraction in the Health Care Debate - News Analysis
— nytimes.com — WE clearly don’t need any more distractions from the two main issues of health care reform : how to deal with our large uninsured population and how to make the entire system more cost effective. So, for now, let’s ignore the shouted rhetoric about ... (more) Economic View - The Public Option - A Distraction in ...
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online.wsj.com - 8/9/2009
Health-Care Reform: Do Animals or People Get Better Care?
— online.wsj.com — THEODORE DALRYMPLE In the last few years, I have had the opportunity to compare the human and veterinary health services of Great Britain, and on the whole it is better to be a dog. As a British dog, you get to choose (through an intermediary, I ... (more) Health-Care Reform: Do Animals or People Get Better Care?
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politicalnewslive.blogspot.com - 8/15/2009
Video - Obama: Time to work together on health care
— politicalnewslive.blogspot.com — President Barack Obama is asking Americans to lower the volume of the rhetoric over his health care proposal while acknowledging "legitimate differences" worthy of discussion. (more) Video - Obama: Time to work together on health care

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