http://www.truemajority.org/aggressiveprogressive Get in touch with your inner progressive Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Accompanied by some of his Democratic colleagues, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid unveiled the Senate health care bill to an excited crowd at a press conference yesterday.  H. R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which includes a public option and progressive financing mechanisms, brings us one step ... http://www.truemajority.org/aggressiveprogressive/?p=377 Last month, demonstrators converged at the Capitol Hilton Hotel in Washington, DC demanding that Karen Ignani, President of America's Health Insurance Plans, meet with seven families from all over the country who have suffered economically and physically from the insurance industry's coverage denials and mishandling. Ignani refused. This is not ... http://www.truemajority.org/aggressiveprogressive/?p=373 Talking Points Memo and Daily Kos reported on an alarming study done by George Washington University's School of Public Health and Health Services on the long-term effects of Stupak-Pitts Amendment. While the short term effects of Stupak-Pitts is are concerning enough, the study indicates that coverage for medically indicated abortions ... http://www.truemajority.org/aggressiveprogressive/?p=371   Working In These Times recently published an astute article on the possible inclusion of progressive financing in the final health care bill.  While regressive financing mechanisms like the excise tax are on the table, they've received pushback from progressives in Congress along with USAction, Citizens for Tax Justice and their ... http://www.truemajority.org/aggressiveprogressive/?p=368 Today, the following question was posed to political commentators, legislators, and intellectuals in The Hill’s Congress Blog: Which issue will be more important to voters in 2010--the deficit or jobs? Part of my job is to know what legislators are thinking and trying to influence that with the voice from ... http://www.truemajority.org/aggressiveprogressive/?p=367 Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D, NV) reportedly is moving closer toward a progressive way to fund quality, affordable health care for all.   Last night, the Associated Press reported that Senator Reid is considering asking individuals who earn more than $250,000 a year to pay a modest increase in the ... http://www.truemajority.org/aggressiveprogressive/?p=365 “Over the weekend, men got further than ever in their journey toward affordable, accessible, and comprehensive health care. Women? Not so much.” This was the opening line in a mass email sent yesterday from the National Women’s Law Center. Last Saturday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3962, the ... http://www.truemajority.org/aggressiveprogressive/?p=359 The Affordable Health Care for America Act will make health care more affordable for consumers, hold insurance companies accountable and increase access to health care for millions of Americans.   USAction today called on the House to approve the measure and not pass up the best opportunity in 100 years to pass ... http://www.truemajority.org/aggressiveprogressive/?p=352 Hundreds gathered yesterday in Chicago to mark the one year anniversary since the historic election of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States.  However, the anniversary event was not organized to lavish praise on our President, but to push him to act on the promises of his campaign. "We need ... http://www.truemajority.org/aggressiveprogressive/?p=347 Yesterday, professionals in D.C. got more than a sandwich from Cosi for their lunch break. They inadvertently stumbled upon an opportunity to witness the Skullmobile,  a vehicle plastered with pro-reform signs accompanied by a giant inflatable skull attached to the roof (affectionately referred to as “Skully”). As the Skullmobile made ... http://www.truemajority.org/aggressiveprogressive/?p=341