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Facing Bankruptcy over Medical Bills

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:47:16 -0700

Mike McMahon has a good job and plays by the rules, but high medical costs may force his family into bankruptcy.

'A Healthy Family Is a Happy Family'

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:20:47 -0700

Health care is Reggie Vanderpool's main concern--and her son's, too.

'I Live on the Edge'

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:14:04 -0700

Jean Tome works hard every day but can't afford health care.

Can't Afford Insurance, Can't Afford Care

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:43:45 -0700

This man couldn't afford to pay $400 to fix his broken hand, and his company offered no insurance.

Getting Government Aid Just to Get Health Care

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:48:15 -0700

Frankie Hubbard thinks high costs of health care in the United States are outrageous.

Kids Need Health Care

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:00:00 -0700

Children and seniors join AFL-CIO President John Sweeney, members of the Alliance for Retired Americans, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and others to call on President Bush not to veto full funding of the State Children's Health Insurance Program.

No Health Care on Minimum Wage

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:49:34 -0700

Steve Olson's employer asks his workers to pay for their health care--but they're only making minimum wage.

Not Enough Money for Medication, Too Much Money for Medicare

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:48:36 -0700

Because her husband's employer does not offer health insurance, Isobel is uninsured and cannot afford treatment for the rare skin disease from which she suffers. Though her husband makes just $800 a month, they are ineligible for Medicare.