John McCain's plan to improve veterans healthcare is not getting any standing ovations. To help veterans who live far from VA hospitals or need specialized care the VA can’t provide, McCain proposed giving low-income veterans and those who incurred injury...
The health care crisis is hurting all Americans-especially working Americans. More than 45 million U.S. residents have no health insurance today. Many small business owners can’t afford to offer coverage to their employees. And taxpayers foot the bill at $21 billion a year when workers are forced to turn to government health care programs.
No one should have to choose between taking their child to a doctor and paying the rent. Yet the Republican presidential candidates either don't know how to solve the problem, or don't seem to care. Their positions on Medicare, prescription drugs and stem cell research are all out of touch with the American people.
Use the menu on the left to browse candidates positions on Health Care
DID YOU KNOW?
- John McCain voted against the Democratic version of the Patients' Bill of Rights, which would have ensured all Americans in managed care are covered with protections, including adequate access to specialists, access to emergency rooms, ending gag orders and improper financial incentives, and the right to hold HMOs accountable.
- After the 2007 State of the Union, Rudy Giuliani praised Bush's health care plan and said the Democrats' plans were "socialist."
- Duncan Hunter has repeatedly opposed expanding federal stem cell research.
John McCain's Record on Helping Families Facing Medical Bankruptcy: Bankrupt.
As he campaigns this week on his economic tour, John McCain is desperately trying to convince America's families that he stands with them. But when it comes to the cost of health care, one of the most pressing economic issues Americans are facing today, it's going to be a tall order.
Sick Workers Left Behind
McCain’s fend-for-yourself approach to healthcare leaves older, sicker workers behind:Read More · Link to this Article
A Flaw In The Plan
McCain’s health care proposals could result in a dramatic increase in taxes for many Americans:Read More · Link to this Article
DNC FACT CHECK: McCain's 2013 is America's Nightmare
John McCain's crystal ball must be cloudy. In a speech and new ad today, McCain outlined a list of promises he intends to keep by 2013 if elected. The problem? On all the challenges he outlines, John McCain has either ignored the problem altogether, has no plan, has promised prescriptions that will only make matters worse, or has demonstrated rank hypocrisy.Read More · Link to this Article
Dean: McCain Speech Highlights Hypocritical, Flawed Agenda
During his remarks in Ohio this morning, Senator John McCain outlined a fictional account of what he expects the American people to believe he will do as president. In reality, on each of the issues he addresses, Senator McCain has either failed to outline any plans or has actually promised outdated ideas that would make the problem worse.Read More · Link to this Article
Life Support
The health care system would be put on "life support" under McCain, according to a piece over at the Hill:Read More · Link to this Article
