WASHINGTON, April 21 (UPI) -- U.S. congressional Democrats are being warned to stand firm as they begin work to reform the nation's $2.2 trillion healthcare system.
WASHINGTON, March 23 (UPI) -- Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., battling brain cancer, returned to the Senate Monday for what aides said could be his longest stint since Congress convened.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Political observers say President-elect Barack Obama hopes to avoid the mistakes of the Clinton administration by working with Congress on a healthcare plan.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York will have a key role in advancing healthcare reform this year if she stays in the Senate, a Democratic leader said.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., has been working from his sick bed with lobbyists and lawmakers to craft a bipartisan healthcare package, aides said
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Congressional Democrats Saturday used their weekly radio message to again push for passage of the national children’s healthcare program known as SCHIP.
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential contender Dennis Kucinich said in a Las Vegas appearance he is not impressed with the health plan put forward by Hillary Clinton.
SACRAMENTO, June 20 (UPI) -- In California's state budget battle, Democrats have had to abandon a plan to fund county-based coverage for uninsured children.
BOSTON, May 11 (UPI) -- U.S. Senate debate is focusing on a Republican plan to reportedly allow health insurers to ignore state-mandated benefits.
WASHINGTON, March 7 (UPI) -- U.S. Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., introduced legislation they say will help small businesses offer health insurance to employees.