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GRITtv: Homestretch for Healthcare Reform

After nearly a year's worth of fighting over health care reform, Congress is finally perceived to be in the final stretch. Of course, that means more fighting, more grandstanding from legislators on all sides, and last-ditch efforts to include a public option or keep alive the hope of single payer. Joining us to discuss what happens if the bill passes--and the consequences should it fail--are Dr.

GRITtv: F Word: Healthcare Reform Without Single Payer Is No Reform At All

Here's a simple question for the White House: "Why are you still refusing to even consider single payer?!" And here's a simple message for the public: "Any health care 'reform' bill that does not provide a Single Payer option is NO real reform at all." You'll find both in a new fax petition you can add your name to if you're so inclined. The organizers need 100,000 signatures to submit their petition to the White House. You can get more information at our website.

GRITtv: Progressives on the Offensive

Health care reform isn't dead yet, and a coalition of progressive groups, including Bold Progressives and Democracy for America, are increasing the pressure in Washington for Democrats to pass reform -- by any means necessary.

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GRITtv: Health Care for the Heartland

Health Care Reform for the Heartland sent video crews to state fairs around the country, asking rural Americans how the health care system has failed them. The stories they found are heartbreaking and illustrate once more how desperately Americans need health care reform -- and the strong public support for progressive measures. Thanks to the Center for Community Change for this video.

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GRITtv: Hannah Pingree: Maine Sued for Health Care Profits

Maine Speaker of the House Hannah Pingree comes from the same state as Olympia Snowe, but she is in favor of a strong public option. Her state is currently being sued by insurance giant Wellpoint for a guaranteed 3 percent profit margin in the midst of a recession that has hit Maine especially hard. Pingree notes that small states like Maine need strong federal regulations to back them up because huge companies like Wellpoint think they can push the state around and raise premiums without raising benefits.

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GRITtv: Faces of American Healthcare

Austin Considine, a video journalist with True Slant, put together the following piece about Greg Jones as part of his "Faces of American Healthcare."

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GRITtv: Howard Dean: "$1 Trillion is NOT new money"

Threats to private healthcare insurers? Single payer leading to socialism? As the House and Senate move further in on their dissection of healthcare reform, GRITtv had our own house call from Dr. Howard Dean. Along with medical service and 12 years as the Governor of Vermont, Dr. Dean is continuing to expand his resume to not only author and DNC chair, but also as chair of the Progressive Book Club, which you can join here.

GRITtv: Bernie Sanders on Effective Healthcare Reform

Al Franken officially earned his seat in the U.S. Senate last week, winning by slightly over 300 votes out of 2.9 million cast in Minnesota. Franken?s campaign hinged on a dedication to healthcare reform, and with 60 Senate seats now belonging to Democrats, the time seems ripe to make that happen. Joining us today to discuss how the Dems should go about improving healthcare policy is Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist and one of only two Independent Senators currently in Congress.