Delivered by Bob Sliva, V.P. & General Manager
Congress is involved in a vigorous debate over health care reform. A vote on legislation may be closer than you think. If passed, what impact could these proposed bills have on your life?
The discussions surrounding health care reform have created a number of myths as well as concerns. Will you lose your private insurance? Could there be cuts is medicare? Is it possible your health care will be rationed? Should there be a public option? Questions like these are at the heart of the controversy impacting health care reform. With your tax dollars at stake, you have a right to know the answers.
Changing the way health care is delivered and paid for is very complex. It is estimated that Americans will spend $2.6 trillion on health care this year. At the same time, roughly 40 million are without health care coverage, some by their own choice. Legislation that would expand coverage to most Americans could cost an additional $800 billion over ten years. So is health care a right or a privilege?
Beginning Sunday night on Action News at 11pm, reporter Stephen Clark will clear the air on health care reform. For six consecutive nights, he will examine many of the critical issues contained in the pending legislation. Clarkâs reporting will bring clarity to how these bills could affect your health and financial well-being. I invite you to watch this series and give us your feedback. Most importantly, get involved and make your voice heard! Our lawmakers have your future in their hands!
Broadcast: October 23 - 25, 2009
