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Germans struggle to understand American resistance to healthcare reform

Health & Medicine

Germans have had a form of national healthcare for about 100 years. Conservative and liberals, employees and employers all embrace the national system as one that leads to a healthier, more productive workforce. So, when it comes to understanding the U.S. debate, they’re left scratching their heads.

Health care reform jumps major hurdle in Senate

Global Politics

Health care as a human right

Global Politics
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Why Germans Don’t Have A Problem With Mandated Health Care

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Health care reform jumps major hurdle in senate

Conflict & Justice
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Examining a tentative health care compromise

Global Politics

Details of the health care compromise reached by Senate Democrats ? which will certainly change as Congressional negotiations grind on ? are trickling out. We discuss this and other aspects of yesterday’s deal.

The World

Public option cut as dems wrangle health care reform

Global Politics

Late last night, Senate Democrats reportedly furthered the effort to get their fractious members to move ahead on reforming the nation’s health care. For more on the delicate negotiating, we turn to our own Washington correspondent, Todd Zwillich.

The World

Dem. Rep. Jim Clyburn on Ft. Hood, health care plan

Global Politics

We talk with House Majority Whip Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.), Ahead of Saturday’s expected vote, he joins us for a look at what’s in and what’s out in the Democrats’ bill and about the shooting in Fort Hood, Texas.

The World

Rep. Blumenauer on health care reform, stimulus and bikes

Global Politics

We speak with Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) about health care reform, the prospect of a second stimulus package and the power of bicycles.

The World

Reid says senate health bill will have public option

Conflict & Justice

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announced yesterday that the health care legislation on its way to the Senate floor will include a public option. Takeaway Washington Correspondent Todd Zwillich joins us to discuss the latest legislative moves.