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29 Oct 2009

Uncut: Patrick Annnounces Cuts, Layoffs

Gov. Deval Patrick announced a new round of budget cuts Thursday to close a $600 million gap, which includes cutting 2,000 state jobs.

"… commonwealth offering a world class education. To our young people. Delivering quality affordable health care to our residents protecting. And supporting the most vulnerable those values. -- values to which we as a commonwealth are committed. So …" at 0:52

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29 Oct 2009

Healthcare Uncovered: Segment Three

The elusive goal of controlling healthcare costs.

"… But the next hurdle is even bigger and more challenging. Controlling health care costs. …" at 0:08

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29 Oct 2009

On The Record: Menino, Flaherty Segment 1

View segments from the Oct. 29, 2009 show featuring Mayor Tom Menino and Michael Flaherty and hear commentary from Democratic and Republican analysts on the latest topics.

"… of a health care plan that employees. On the new boss because health care cost continue to go up every year they can be crippling -- I think they're very good crippling vulnerable to flash and negotiate …" at 3:42

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1 Oct 2009

Oct 4, 2009: OTR Segment 4 Ted Reinstein

"… Romney planned did not intend to what has happened right now our health care costs have been increasing by Eric. A and cash cost per capita spending an hour is much greater than on an -- a …" at 2:44

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4 Feb 2009

Obama Signs Child Health Care Bill

President Barack Obama signs a bill to boost the number of children covered by federal insurance from seven million to 11 million. A cigarette tax pays for it.

"… responsibility it's only grown more urgent as Jerry -- economic crisis deepens. Health care costs and explode and millions of working families aren't able to afford health insurance. Today in America eight million children are still eventual. …" at 0:17

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11 Dec 2008

Uncut: Obama News Conference

Watch in its entirety President-elect Barack Obama's news conference in which he nominates Tom Daschle as Health and Human Services secretary.

"… are laying off. Porsche shutting their doors for good because of rising health care costs. Some largest corporations in America including major American carmakers. Are struggling to compete with foreign companies unburdened by these costs. Instead of …" at 5:09

"… strains that are being placed on businesses as a consequence of rising health care costs so this has to be. Intimately woven into overall. Health care so overall economic recovery plan it's not something that we can …" at 23:47

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7 Dec 2008

Japan's Secret To Life Past 100

There's nowhere like Okinawa, Japan, when it comes to defying the odds of aging.

"… tea. They exercise and work well into old age there's a good affordable health care system that focuses on prevention. Strong sense of community that values optimism. Were older people remain active and respected. Wilcox says any …" at 1:57

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2 Dec 2008

Obama: Governors Will Help Forge Recovery Plan

President-elect Barack Obama tells a meeting of the nation's governors that they will play a role in designing an economic recovery plan for the nation.

"… of federal government will make the biggest difference. How we can reduce health care costs rebuild our roads our bridges our schools and sure the more families can stay in their homes. But the partnership we begin …" at 0:12

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20 Nov 2008

UAW Chief Makes Public Plea For Bailout

United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger says "inaction is simply not an option" when it comes to a public bailout of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler.

"… care benefits. The federal government would be saddled. With huge pension. And health care costs. Thousands of other businesses suppliers dealers and others that depend on auto industry. Would be in trouble. Our current recession that orient …" at 1:11

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15 Oct 2008

Debate 3: Who Has Best Economic Plan?

In their third presidential debate, Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are asked how their economic plans are better than their opponents'.

"… able and I'll keep your taxes low and -- provide available and affordable health care for you -- your employees. And I will not have. I would not stand for a tax increase ops and small business …" at 5:42

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