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Related: About this forum$11 billion in funds for health clinics, Bernie gets things done
A little Intercept article to remind people what Bernie Sanders has done to improve the lives of millions who still are without healthcare.
GOP Officials Publicly Denounce Bernie Sanders' Obamacare Expansion, Quietly Request Funding
Over the years, Sanders has tucked away funding for health centers in appropriation bills signed by George W. Bush, into Barack Obamas stimulus program, and through the earmarking process. But his biggest achievement came in 2010 through the Affordable Care Act. In a series of high-stakes legislative maneuvers, Sanders struck a deal to include $11 billion for health clinics in the law.
The result has made an indelible mark on American health care, extending the number of people served by clinics from 18 million before the ACA to an expected 28 million next year.
As one would expect, the program was largely met with plaudits from patients and public health experts, but it has also won praise from even the biggest Obamacare critics on Capitol Hill. In letters I obtained through multiple record requests, dozens of Republican lawmakers, including members of the House and Senate leadership, have privately praised the ACA clinic funding, calling health centers a vital provider in both rural and urban communities.
The result has made an indelible mark on American health care, extending the number of people served by clinics from 18 million before the ACA to an expected 28 million next year.
As one would expect, the program was largely met with plaudits from patients and public health experts, but it has also won praise from even the biggest Obamacare critics on Capitol Hill. In letters I obtained through multiple record requests, dozens of Republican lawmakers, including members of the House and Senate leadership, have privately praised the ACA clinic funding, calling health centers a vital provider in both rural and urban communities.
In rural North Carolina, ACA-backed health centers now provide dental and nutrition services, while in San Francisco, the clinics provide translation services and outreach for immigrant families. In other areas, they provide mental health counseling, low-cost prescription drugs, and serve as the primary care doctors for entire counties. They have also served as a platform for innovation, introducing electronic medical record systems and paving the way with new methods for tracking those most susceptible for heart disease and diabetes.
Daniel Hawkins, vice president of the National Association of Community Health Centers, recalls that in the end Sanders was able to negotiate with Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., to increase health clinic funding through a special technical amendment that could modify the reconciliation Senate bill through a simple majority vote. The technical amendment passed, with $9.5 billion targeted for health center operations and $1.5 billion for construction and renovation projects. The House passed the final Senate bill, and President Obama signed the legislation with $11 billion in health clinic funding into law on March 23, 2010.
There was no one who played a more important role than Senator Sanders, Hawkins says, remembering Sanderss constant lobbying of other lawmakers to support the funding.
There was no one who played a more important role than Senator Sanders, Hawkins says, remembering Sanderss constant lobbying of other lawmakers to support the funding.
For the article with a video click here
This is a man that cares deeply for our country, for its citizens and the people of the world. He's worked tirelessly to improve our lives and he has succeeded.
He has proven he can work with republicans and accomplish wonderful things. He doesn't pander to the media and he doesn't pat himself on the back.
He backs up his principles with action. He doesn't back away from a fight.
Senator Bernie Sanders is the kind of politician that we wish every politician was like.
#FeelTheBern
#Bernie2016
By the way, if you are so inclined search, you'll find all kinds of wonderful things said about Sanders in posts prior to this primary by interesting people here. Just saying
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$11 billion in funds for health clinics, Bernie gets things done (Original Post)
marym625
Oct 2015
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I have not heard one single honest reason why Clinton is preferable to Sanders as
Doctor_J
Oct 2015
#2
Well, Hillary gets things done too, when she's not busy "evolving" on issues....
beerandjesus
Oct 2015
#4
MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)1. Likely saving thousands of lives
Vs some candidates ending hundreds of thousands of lives by their bloodstained hands in the Iraq War Resolution vote.
marym625
(17,997 posts)6. Very much so, saving lives
Exactly
Doctor_J
(36,392 posts)2. I have not heard one single honest reason why Clinton is preferable to Sanders as
Our nominee. Not a single one
thesquanderer
(11,986 posts)3. More foreign policy experience.
Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of some of her foreign policy decisions/positions, which are hawkish for my tastes...
Doctor_J
(36,392 posts)5. by that measure, Kissinger would be a good president
So would Cheney and Rumsfeld. Pass.
thesquanderer
(11,986 posts)9. Well I think she is still a whole lot better than they are! (n/t)
marym625
(17,997 posts)7. nor have I
beerandjesus
(1,301 posts)4. Well, Hillary gets things done too, when she's not busy "evolving" on issues....
...like she's a Pokemon or something.
marym625
(17,997 posts)8. HEE HEE!
Like saying, "cut that out!" That was tragically affective