Remembering back to when former President Bill Clinton was campaigning for the Presidency, one of the main reason’s he was elected was he had a plan to address Health Care for each and every American citizen. Okay, his plan, which I felt was admirable, didn’t make it through congress; but that was almost fifteen years ago, and America is still struggling to come up with one.
Maybe I can’t see the forest for the trees, but every American, including myself, fully understands it going to cost them some in added taxes and perhaps some hardships with a new system that will need ironing out, until the Health Care plan works out properly. So, the next question comes to mind, who’s going to present a plan that workable enough to pass congress, accepted by the president and affordable enough that the American people can utilize the plan?
Senators Clinton and Obama have plans, but again they put their “if” saviors into their plan’s, which means, “if this happens we can do this” or “if some thing doesn’t happen the this can happen”, so in other words they’re “covering themselves”.
Governor Richardson, my presidential candidate, also has a plan for Health Care, but there’s no “if” clauses in his plan. Please render a listen and a bit of a read to his plan of tackling this fifteen year old nightmare that’s embarrassing our nation in the world community and hurting us Americans.
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Governor Richardson discusses his National Health Care Plan
Governor Bill Richardson discusses his national health care plan at a forum of presidential candidates sponsored by the Service Employees International Union and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. The Richardson Plan is a realistic, common-sense solution based on new ideas and proven methods.
March 30, 2007
Health Care
Governor Richardson’s health care plan uses new ways to expand proven sources of affordable coverage to all Americans. It guarantees that all Americans will have choices of high quality, affordable care by giving every American the choice to keep their current coverage or obtain coverage through an existing, well-established program. My plan can be paid for without raising taxes. When some do not have access to affordable care, all Americans end up paying the price.
Covering Every American
Working families and small businesses will be able to purchase coverage through the same plan that members of Congress enjoy. Americans 55 and older will be able to purchase coverage through Medicare. Veterans will get access to the high-quality care they deserve, when they need it, without bureaucratic hassles.
Keeping costs under control for families and businesses
Everyone who needs coverage will get an advance refundable tax credit based on income. Like auto insurance, all Americans will have to have health coverage and employers will pay their fair share of employee health care costs.
Eliminating High Interest Rates for Medical Expenses
Richardson will clamp down on banks and credit card companies that charge outrageous interest rates for medical care debt. Lenders need to do their fair share.
Investing in Prevention and Healthy Lifestyles
Richardson will invest in prevention, streamline administration, and support healthier lifestyle choices. In New Mexico, he got junk food out of schools, increased physical education, doubled the number of school based health centers and enacted a statewide public smoking ban.
Providing a “Heroes Health Card” to all of our Veterans
The conditions at Walter Reed and so many VA facilities are a disgrace. Richardson’s plan will give every veteran returning from active duty with a Heroes Health Card that provides them with a choice of physicians wherever they live. No one who has served in our military should have to drive 100 miles to the nearest VA facility just to get care.
Making Prescription Drugs Affordable
I have helped the people in my state get more affordable prescription drugs. Americans are tired of big pharmaceutical companies that rake in profits while they struggle to pay for basic, lifesaving medicines. The Federal government should negotiate prescription drug prices through Medicare.
Making Cancer a Thing of the Past.
We need a strong focus on prevention and screening — every American who could benefit from proven screening should get it. I am a strong believer in investing in science and technology. I will substantially boost the NIH and NCI budgets. As Governor, I increased the cigarette tax that funds the University of New Mexico Cancer Center.
HIV/AIDS
In New Mexico I created the Billy Griego HIV and AIDS Act. My Vice President will serve as Chair of the HIV/AIDS Commission. That will help assure that this issue get the leadership and profile that it deserves. We’ve just got to do a better job on education and outreach.
Autism
First of all I am for strongly increased research on autism. The number of children in this country affected by autism is just staggering. [1 in every 166 children] Comprehensive and universal access to health care is part of the solution. I fought for increased funding in New Mexico for outreach, education, treatment and awareness. This is something that I have been talking about on the campaign trail everyday and it will be a priority in my administration.
The aforementioned may be found here.
Related Documents:
- Richardson Health Plan Executive Summary
- American Choices: Bill Richardson’s Plan for Affordable Health Coverage for All Americans
The Governor’s Presidential Campaign’s web site is here.
I’ve seen many blogs where there owners copied articles from established web sites, and in some cases implying the scripted content was authored by themselves, which I dislike and disapprove of. It may appear in this posting that I have done the same, which is only partly true.
Currently I am working and residing in Thailand, with plans to return to the states within the coming months and actively campaign for Governor Richardson, in his quest for the Presidency. Since I’m limited to Internet participation only and cannot personally attend formal functions, rallies, or physical assistance; this blog and posting to past along the “Word” is the only way I can provide support to the Governor’s campaign.
Hopefully the readers of this posting will be able to understand what I have personally authored from that of what I have copied from Governor Richardson’s web site or transcribed from the campaign’s posted videos.
My feelings and opinions are my own within this blog; I do not have any affiliation with the Governor or any part of his campaign or members of his staff.
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