Health Care & Prescription Drugs News

U.S. PIRG Urges Passage of Today’s Final Health Reform Legislation	2010-3-18
Today’s health care package offers Americans the relief they need from unrelenting premium hikes from the insurance industry. Within days, every member of the House of Representatives must cast their vote and choose: the status quo of skyrocketing costs or a future where we actually hold the insurance companies accountable and rein in costs.
Senate Makes History	2009-12-23
After yesterday's vote to end a filibuster by opponents of health reform and today's 7AM vote on final passage, 60 U.S. Senators will have earned a place in the history books.
Consumer Group Gives Senate Health Reform Bill a B+	2009-12-19
With the addition of the managers' amendment, the Senate health reform bill earned a B+ from U.S. PIRG for its cost-containment provisions.
It’s Time to Unite Behind Health Reform	2009-12-18
U.S. PIRG's Health Care Advocate Larry McNeely issues a message stressing the importance of unity behind the Senate Health Care Bill.

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