It was the labor movement that helped

“It was the labor movement that helped secure so much of what we take for granted today. The 40-hour work week, the minimum wage, family leave, health insurance, Social Security, Medicare, retirement plans. The cornerstones of the middle-class security all bear the union label.”

— Barack Obama

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Category: health
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As we get closer to the end

“As we get closer to the end of this Congress, we should be addressing the urgent needs of the American people – the war in Iraq, affordable health care, a sensible energy policy, quality education for our children, retirement security, and a sound and fair fiscal policy.”

— Chris Van Hollen

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Category: health
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Domestic discretionary spending on education and health

“Domestic discretionary spending on education and health care and the environment has been growing at 2 to 3 percent a year. He says we have to rein it in, but he ignores the spending category that is the big spike in the budget.”

— John Spratt

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Category: health
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Health care comprises nearly 20 percent of

“Health care comprises nearly 20 percent of our national economy, but outdated bureaucracy and red tape have stifled competition and raised costs. As a result, today more than 45 million are without any health coverage.”

— John Shadegg

Author: John Shadegg
Category: health
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