Read: Justice Department filing saying Obamacare must be struck down

May 1, 2019 News

The Justice Department told a federal court it believes the Affordable Care Act must be struck down in its entirety in a new filing Wednesday. Read the filing:
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Activist with ALS makes powerful case for healthcare reform

May 1, 2019 News

Activist Ady Barkan, who suffers from ALS, gave powerful testimony at the first-ever hearing on “Medicare for all”, using his own illness to make the case for health care reform. President of Barkan’s group, Jennifer Epps-Addison tells The Beat our...
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House Democrats introduce moderate Medicare expansion plan

May 1, 2019 News

House Democrats on Wednesday unveiled a more moderate proposal for expanding health care coverage than "Medicare for All" legislation that has been advocated by a number of the party's 2020 presidential candidates....

First-ever hearing for Medicare for All

May 1, 2019 News

Health care activist Ady Barkan, who suffers from ALS, testifies in support for Medicare for All.
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The Health 202: New CBO analysis could torpedo Medicare-for-all proposals

May 1, 2019 News

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Medicare for All: activist dying of ALS testifies via eye movements at hearing

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‘My story is tragic but not unique,’ Ady Barkan tells lawmakers as he pushes for healthcare overhaul
Ady Barkan has lost his ability to speak, but he has not lost his voice.
On Tuesday, the 35-year-old lawyer and activist, who is dying of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, testified at a “historic” Capitol Hill hearing on Medicare for All.
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Rep. Jayapal on historic Medicare hearings in House

May 1, 2019 News

Rep. Pramila Jayapal spoke about the first-ever Medicare for all hearings in the House today.
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