Healthcare (February 2012)

New data show health law is helping seniors
Kathleen Sebelius - 02/07/12 08:28 PM ET

When President Obama delivered his State of the Union message last month, he talked about American values: the idea that if you work hard and play by the rules, you should be able to make a good life for yourself and family, and have something left for retirement.

Innovation key to fighting ‘super bugs’
Sens. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) - 02/07/12 08:25 PM ET

Imagine you are recovering from a routine surgery only to find yourself fighting for your life a few days later because of a bacterial infection that was acquired as a result of the procedure.

Medicaid challenge requires creativity
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) - 02/07/12 08:22 PM ET

When our government is $15 trillion in debt, a program that will spend nearly $4.5 trillion over the next decade is ripe for review. 

Government must get serious about reforming entitlements
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) - 02/07/12 08:04 PM ET

The president’s annual State of the Union address is an opportunity for our country’s elected leader to put aside partisan politics, talk to Congress and the American people about our country’s direction and outline his priorities.

Drug safety must be a priority with user fees
Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) - 02/07/12 07:54 PM ET

Seven in 10 prescriptions filled today in the United States are for generic drugs.

Mandate forcing people to opt out, disregard the law
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) - 02/07/12 07:50 PM ET

The more we learn about ObamaCare, the more threatening we find it. 

Halting the childhood obesity epidemic requires support of many communities
Rep. Ron Kind (D-Wis.) - 02/07/12 07:47 PM ET

The obesity epidemic affects one-third of the children in this country. 

We can’t afford to let new regulations strangle scientific breakthroughs from genetic testing
Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) - 02/07/12 07:45 PM ET

Healthcare policy and the economic health and future of our nation are inextricably linked.

 
 
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