Brown wins Mass, Threatens Healthcare Overhaul in Senate

January 20th, 2010

Scott Brown’s decisive Senate victory in Massachusetts has cost Democrats their razor-thin advantage.

U.S. Rep. Sestak (D): We need to put anxieties to rest

August 17th, 2009

Rep. Sestak examines, among other things, the “debate about the debate itself.”

U.S. Rep. Dent (R): I’ll listen to Obama’s plan

August 17th, 2009

There are scores of healthcare reform stories out there, readers. Today, HealthPoint will let you know what people from both sides are saying.

Free clinics called a “lifeline” for those who have lost health insurance

August 17th, 2009

Thousands are visiting free clinics to receive healthcare, but worry because the clinics cannot provide a variety of services.

Healthcare reform town halls: Described as nutty and surprising

August 14th, 2009

At many events, legislators’ remarks can barely be heard above jeers from the crowd.

U.S. Senate is investigating hospital supply purchasing practices

August 14th, 2009

It’s a discussion not prominent in the public’s eye, but its one important to the issue of reigning in healthcare costs.

Many town hall protesters touting misinformation

August 13th, 2009

For example, two words: Death panels.

Westmoreland Co. residents rally for single-payer reform

August 13th, 2009

The small rally held a tone drastically different from the town hall meetings going on around the state.

Town hall meetings on healthcare reform continue to be nasty

August 12th, 2009

There are a slew of articles on yesterday’s town hall meeting to discuss healthcare reform held by Sen. Specter. They all convey the same point: these meetings aren’t actually “debates,” but rather events where those who oppose healthcare reform come to bash legislators.

In addressing town hall meeting protests, Obama blasts insurance industry

August 12th, 2009

Says the industry is bankrupting families and businesses.