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The Candidates and Health Care

Whose health policy vision will win the White House? Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama
have starkly different ideas. Congress will be faced with McCain’s plan, to give more power
and control over health decisions to the American people, or Obama’s drive for a bigger
government role. But first, voters must choose. The Galen Institute offers resources for
voters to make an informed choice. Links to more resources

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November 13, 2008
Labor unions and other activist groups are marshalling their forces to pound the pavement and roll out TV ads in favor of "progressive" health reform.



October 30, 2008
The Post's latest analysis of the candidates' health proposals focuses on problems with Minnesota's state high-risk pool, linking them to Sen. McCain's Guaranteed Access Plan.



October 29, 2008
Grace-Marie Turner joins a conversation of health experts at the National Journal blog to tackle the question of incremental health reform and SCHIP reauthorization.



October 27, 2008
The Tax Foundation's Robert Carroll shows how McCain's proposed health tax credit would affect people at different income levels. Check out this chart.



October 27, 2008
The New York Times reports businesses are nervous about the new tax for health care that Sen. Barack Obama would impose on them as president. And just why is the amount of that tax still a big unknown?



October 24, 2008
Several lawmakers have been working on health care bills to present to the next president. Sen. Ted Kennedy could become symbolic of their cause.



October 16, 2008

Obama says he just wants to “lower costs,” but does he want single-payer? How much will he fine employers? And again, accusations of the benefits tax.




October 15, 2008
Got questions about McCain's health tax credit? Wondering how Obama plans to cover everyone? Galen's in-depth analysis has answers, and brings the consumer's perspective to both candidates' plans.



October 8, 2008
Newest Obama ad says McCain “taketh away”; debate raised issues of employer mandates and fines. Plus, a brief roundup of media coverage – ABC’s Dr. Tim Johnson at it again.



October 6, 2008

The health tax credit and proposed tax changes explained.




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