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26 Nov 2008

Uncut: Obama News Conference, Nov. 26

Watch in its entirety President-elect Barack Obama's news conference in which he appoints former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker to head new Economic Recovery Advisory Board.

"… that I met over the last two years who have lost their health insurance or their pensions are endangered. Young people can afford to go to college. Expresses frustration about our inability to tackle some of …" at 5:50

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14 Nov 2008

Higher Premiums For Meat Eaters?

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is calling on Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont to raise health insurance premiums for people who eat meat and lower the premiums for vegetarians.

"… the notion that meat eaters should be forced to cough up higher health insurance premiums that incredibly smooth well. It doesn't go down very well I don't think it's blackened right decision -- mean and there …" at 0:13

"… years but the legislature is now considering reforms. Allowing though not requiring health insurance plans to offer different levels of benefits to those who take better care of their health. Even customers at stone -- a …" at 0:56

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8 Oct 2008

McCain-Obama 2: All The Odd Moments

CNN's Jeanne Moos takes a look at the dramatic moments from the second presidential debate between Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain.

"… McCain might default whimsical -- joke Award for the remark. Discussing what health insurance might normally not cover you know like hair transplants. …" at 1:08

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7 Oct 2008

Obama-McCain 2: What Sacrifices Should We Make?

In their second presidential debate, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama are asked what sacrifices Americans should make besides serving in the military.

"… together and solve these problems together frankly. Americans tell that person without health insurance I'm sorry you'll have to wait. I'm going to tell you Americans would get to work right away and we'll get to …" at 2:04

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7 Oct 2008

Obama-McCain 2: Health Care A Commodity?

In their second presidential debate, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama are asked if health care should be treated as a commodity.

"… and give them the ability every parent I know would would require health insurance for their children if they could. Obviously small business people want. Give their employees. Health insurance of course they -- want to do that we've got to given the wherewithal to do it we can do it by giving them as -- start. It 5000 dollar refundable tax credit to go around and get health insurance policy of their choice. Quick discussion is healthcare in America a privilege. Or right or responsibilities and McCain. I think it's a …" at 5:00

"… I can't tell you how many people on the who don't have health insurance if you've got health insurance most of you have seen your premiums double over the last eight years. And your co payments and deductibles have gone up …" at 0:27

"… hospital level reduce. Medical errors and reduce costs. If you don't have health insurance you're going to be able to buy the same kind of insurance that Senator McCain and I enjoyed as. Federal employees because …" at 1:30

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3 Oct 2008

Uncut: Biden-Palin V.P. Debate

Watch the vice presidential debate between Gov. Sarah Palin, R-Alaska, and Sen. Joe Biden, D-Conn., in its entirety.

"… get a fair -- making sure that they have access to affordable health insurance making sure they get serious tax breaks making sure that we can help their children get to college. Making sure in the …" at 1:06:17

"… Todd and in our marriage in our past where. We did have health insurance and we know what other Americans are going through as they sit around the kitchen table and try to figure out how …" at 1:17:17

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2 Oct 2008

Veep Debate: Ever Disagree With Running Mate?

During their vice presidential debate, Joe Biden and Sarah Palin are asked how they differ politically from their running mates.

"… get a fair break making sure that they have access to affordable health insurance making sure they get serious tax breaks making sure that we can help their children get to college making sure the -- …" at 0:39

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2 Oct 2008

Veep Debate: What’s Your Achilles Heel?

During their vice presidential debate, Joe Biden and Sarah Palin are asked what their primary shortcomings are.

"… Todd in an -- marriage in our past where. We did have health insurance and we know what other Americans are going through as they sit around the kitchen table and try to figure out how …" at 0:54

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23 Sep 2008

Are Obama, McCain Attack Ads Accurate?

CNN's Howard Kurtz examines the validity of the latest attack ads produced by the McCain and Obama campaigns.

"… an article praising Wall Street deregulation. Said he egregious oversight of the health insurance industry to just as we have done over the last decade in banking. …" at 1:30

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17 Sep 2008

Extra Pounds May Lead To Insurance Hikes

The state of Alabama has a new plan that would make employees pay higher insurance premiums if they don't take steps to get healthier. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta has the story.

"… most at risk of being an extra 45 dollars a month for health insurance unless they take action. …" at 0:45

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