Politics & Government
Why Insurers are Winning
How the big U.S. insurers shape health reform (BusinessWeek)
No Bush Left Behind
Presidential brother makes hay from education reform (BusinessWeek)
Home Wreckers
How bank lobbyists undermine homeowner rescue efforts
Even as foreclosures surged, banking industry lobbyists undermined attempts to keep people in their homes. Big banks and their advocates in Washington delayed, diluted and obstructed attempts to address the problem. Industry lobbyists are still at it today, working overtime to whittle down legislative remedies, buy time and thwart regulation.(BusinessWeek)
On the Quayle Trail
Articles on vice presidential candidate Dan Quayle, from the 1988 election. Deadline enterprise included disclosures involving his law school admission, enrollment in National Guard, and inaccurate resume. (The Plain Dealer)
Pain In The Rust Belt
Economic insecurity in Ohio could make it the new
He had lived the working-class dream, securing a steady job with a high school education. Suddenly, he was unemployed, apprehensive – and ready to take out his frustration on President Bush and challenger John Kerry. A report from Ohio during the 2004 election. (Media General/Tampa Tribune)
Universal Health Insurance: Not a Cure-All
Reform may offer less benefit to minorities and the poor
Many assume disadvantaged minorities, who make up most of the uninsured, would substantially benefit from universal coverage and health reform. Yet studies show better care frequently fails to improve the health of minorities, the poor or the lesser educated. (Congressional Quarterly Researcher)
Local Health Reform: How Tampa Does It
Communities slow hospital admissions and treatable complications
A community the size of Rhode Island raised sales taxes to buy medical coverage for the uninsured. Result: Fewer hospital admissions, reduced complications from treatable ailments such as diabetes and asthma, and savings in property taxes. (Congressional Quarterly Researcher)
Recurring Quest for Health Reform: First Enthusiasm, Then Failure
The usual beneficiaries? Only some of us.
Every 15 years or so, health reform arouses great enthusiasm, only to fail spectacularly. Sometimes, specific populations — the elderly, the disabled, low-income children – have benefited. Universal coverage? Elusive as the Holy Grail. (Congressional Quarterly Researcher)
F-14 Parts, Anyone?
How Iran obtains sensitive weapons — from the U.S. (BusinessWeek)
Can U.S. Afford to Insure All?
Escalating costs, budget shortfalls, rising needs could overwhelm health-care system
Health coverage for more Americans – is it even feasible? An analysis in Congressional Quarterly
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