“I believe the goals for health care in this country should be to get medical costs down and provide universal coverage, whether delivered by a single-payer system (Medicare) or a hybrid system such as in France. Those who think the ACA ("Obamacare") is responsible for higher premiums and insurance …”
- DIANE K
“Although I am not a supporter of Jeff Sessions, Trump's recent attacks on Sessions and Rod Rosenstein are blatant efforts to pave the way to fire Bob Mueller in order to derail the Russian investigation, and as such are a serious abuse of Presidential power at the least, and possibly criminal obstru…”
- DIANE K
“Why is there no discussion/proposed legislation aimed at the real problem, which is that the cost of healthcare in this country is completely out of control? Healthcare providers, drug manufacturers and insurance companies charge as much as they possibly can in order to maximize profits and many pr…”
- DIANE K
“The Affordable Care Act has improved the lives of millions – removing lifetime caps, expanding access to Medicaid, lowering costs, protecting people with pre-existing conditions and making sure millions of people have access to affordable healthcare.
Trumpcare and the GOP's plans for 'repeal' of …”
- DIANE K
“One of the criticisms of the ACA is that it was passed lacking bi-partisan support, and now the GOP is using the reconciliation process to pass a bill that lacks support from both parties, not to mention was crafted in secret. This is hypocritical and totally unacceptable. The American people dese…”
- DIANE K
“Pulling out of the Paris Accord is just one more example of Donald Trump’s dark and dangerous view of the world. It exemplifies his distorted thinking that to “make America great again” the U.S. needs to thumb its nose at the world and the concept of global community. The fact that Donald Trump i…”
- DIANE K
“President Trump, you are an extreme narcissist who has no moral compass. You have filled the White House with billionaires who think just like you, and many of whom are Washington and Wall Street insiders. Drain the swamp – really? You have been reckless and hateful with your words and actions. …”
- DIANE K
“The GOP plan is driven by GREED not by the desire to provide affordable health care for everyone in this country. It clearly benefits the wealthy and increases insurance company profits and executives' compensation at the expense of those who can't afford to pay for basic healthcare. The GOP shoul…”
- DIANE K
“Repeal of the ACA will hurt the poor, those with pre-existing conditions, women and those with mental health issues. We need to keep moving forward with providing affordable health care to everyone, reducing the cost of health care (which is out of control in this country), and ensuring that insura…”
- DIANE K