Health care activists vow to continue struggle
A Philadelphia rally makes the point that the Senate's health care bill is not the end of the struggle.
Trucks spew deadly pollution at nation’s ports, new reports show
Emissions from thousands of trucks filling our ports cause hypertension, asthma, heart disease, lung cancer and a host of other respiratory illnesses among drivers and surrounding communities.
Health care inspires 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' remix
On the Senate floor Dec. 22, Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill., delivered a health care inspired version of the classic Christmas poem, "Twas the Night Before Christmas."
Senate clears the way for health reform vote
WASHINGTON— In the wee hours of a snowbound Monday morning the U.S. Senate voted 60 to 40 to terminate debate and move toward a final vote on health care reform legislation before they adjourn for Christmas.
Health care reform movement fights for last minute changes
WASHINGTON—The Democratic Senate leadership claimed victory in securing 60 votes to end the Republican filibuster of a health care reform bill Dec. 18 but organizations representing millions of voters said basic changes must be made to the bill to win their support.
Pa. single-payer health plan draws bipartisan support
Both Republicans and Democrats testified for a single-payer health plan for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on Dec. 16.
Demonstration calls on Schumer to stand firm on health care
More than 75 people gathered in midtown Manhattan outside the office of NY Senator Charles Schumer on December 15 as the Senate debated the health care reform legislation.
Obama, senators push for health care vote
Despite anger over Sen. Joe Lieberman's sabotage of a public option, Senate Democrats are pushing hard for a floor vote on health care reform.
Washington State continues fight for health care
Washington State rallies for health care, still, Dec. 12.
NY rally highlights health care's human face
Eric de la Cruz wasn't poor and just over five years ago, after visiting several doctors, Eric was told that he had a serious heart ailment that was curable by a transplant.
