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Health care facts versus opinion
Dec 22 2009
The pending Senate health reform proposal is far from perfect, but honest discussion has been obscured by the misinformation and disinformation swirling around the issue.
Statement on Monday's cloture vote
Dec 21 2009
Senator Warner released the following statement today following an early morning vote which will lead to a final vote on the Senate's health care bill:
Praise for amendments
Dec 09 2009
This morning, the Washington Post wrote an editorial praising the efforts by Senator Warner and 10 other Freshman Senators to amend the health care bill with measures that will control costs.
The Washington Post Editorial Board praises the efforts by Senator Warner and 10 other Freshman Senators to amend the health care bill with measures that will control costs.
The Virginian-Pilot previews package of amendments introduced by Senator Warner and other Freshman Democrats that will lay the groundwork for a shift from pay-for-service medical care to a system where payments are based on the quality and outcome of treatment.
The Richmond Times Dispatch offers a preview of revisions to the health-care overhaul that could save patients and taxpayers money, introduced by Senator Warner and 10 other Freshman Democrats.
Warner to offer health care amendments
Dec 08 2009
Senator Warner and 10 of his Freshman Senate colleagues will introduce a package of amendments today aimed at broadening and accelerating efforts to encourage innovation and affordability for consumers across the U.S. health care system.
Morning radio call on health care, spending
Dec 02 2009
Senator Warner called "Richmond's Morning News with Jimmy Barrett" on WRVA Radio in Richmond today to discuss the Senate health care reform legislation, and Jimmy ended up hosting a wide-ranging conversation that also touched on Senator Warner's work to reign-in the federal budget deficit -- and even the Senator's connection with the White House party crashers.
The first health care vote
Nov 21 2009
Senator Warner released the following statement prior to the November 21 vote to bring the Senate health care bill to the floor:
Senator Warner was in Richmond today to check-in with small business owners who are facing the challenges of the tough economy head-on.