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Now It's Britain's Turn for a Health Care Reform Battle
By Delia Lloyd - Politics DailyLONDON -- At the height of last summer's heated debate over health care reform, the British National Health Service came under fire from those anxious about the prospect of a "public option" in the United States. For many conservatives, the NHS was the very embodiment of the sort of socialized medicine championed by many politicians and interest groups on the left (including, at times, President Obama himself). How ironic, then, that barely a year later, the Brits are engaged in a health care reform battle of their own. At the heart of the debate is a proposal by the U.K.'s Conservative ...
First Abortion-Services TV Ad in U.K. Sparks Criticism, Debate
By Delia Lloyd - Politics DailyThe first ad ever to offer advice on abortion services was screened on British television Monday night. In a country long known for its reserved demeanor, the ad has provoked vociferous praise and condemnation. Much like the Focus on the Family ad featuring Tim Tebow that aired in the United States during the Super Bowl this year, the so-called "abortion ad" is fairly ambiguous. The 30-second spot features a number of women from different walks of life who are "late." A voice-over then says that "Being late for a period could mean pregnancy. If you're pregnant and not sure what to do, Marie ...
Yanks, Brits and Politeness: Is America Really the Best?
By Delia Lloyd - Politics DailyWell, Christine, thanks so much for your piece about American politeness, which I loved, as well as your link to Geoffrey Dyer's wonderful article in The New York Times -- "My American Friends" -- on which it was based. When you first mentioned that the Englishman Dyer finds Americans to be more polite than his British brethren, I very nearly spit out my (English Breakfast) tea. Upon closer inspection, however, I think there's a lot of truth in his cross-cultural analysis. ...
Most Americans Dismiss Scare Tactics in the Health Care Reform Debate
By Bruce Drake - Politics DailyA majority of Americans believe many of the claims about health care legislation are distortions or "scare tactics," according to a new Bloomberg poll. ...
Health Care Reform: The Brits Fight Back
By Delia Lloyd - Politics DailyWell, just when we all thought the Brits were a bunch of wusses, turns out we were wrong. In the past two days, British citizens, doctors and politicians alike have mounted a vociferous campaign to defend the British National Health Service (NHS) from attacks by American conservatives.As I noted in an earlier post, "NHS-baiting" has figured prominently in the anti-health care reform rhetoric in recent weeks. Certain Republican politicians and bloggers are portraying Britain's government-run health service -- with its alleged delays, death panels, and lack of funding for the elderly -- as the ...
When Health Care Rationing Fails: The British and Bad Teeth
By Delia Lloyd - Politics DailyAmericans living in Britain have had a rough time over the past few years. Between the credit crunch, the war in Iraq and soaring greenhouse emissions, we haven't exactly been the most popular kids on the block. Thank goodness we still have something to feel smug about: our teeth. Yes, that's right. Our clean, white teeth. I may be a champion of socialized medicine when it comes to many things, but the British dental system provides a compelling counter-example of what happens when universal health care gets it wrong. ...
Why We Need a Public Health Care Option
By Delia Lloyd - Politics DailyAs I write, the future of the so-called public option for health care coverage hangs in the balance. The bipartisan health plan reportedly favored by the Senate Finance Committee lacks a government insurance option. Meanwhile, House Democratic leaders drew upon a new congressional report yesterday to rebut Republican claims that a public health insurance plan would drive private insurers out of business. Where we're headed is anyone's guess. All we know for sure is that -- according to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi -- we're on track to vote on the bill "now . . . or whenever." ...
Ten Things You Might Not Know About Socialized Medicine
By Delia Lloyd - Politics DailyIt would appear that we're in for a major legislative battle over the future of American health care. And while it's still not exactly clear what the administration's plan will look like, it does seem that -- Rahm Emanuel notwithstanding -- the president is committed to having a public option as part of the package. ...
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