Tammy Baldwin

Tammy Baldwin on single payer in the states

The Nation:

Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin ... has proposed and promoted the idea of allowing states to experiment with different healthcare systems.

Under Baldwin's plan, a progressive state such as Oregon or Vermont could develop a "Medicare for all" program within its borders. At the same time, a more traditionally conservative state such as Mississippi or Alabama could muck around with so-called "medical-savings accounts" and other gimmicks developed by the insurance industry and its political mouthpieces.

Then it would be a case of may the best state win -- with the evidence of which model works best developing over time. ...

Today's single payer post: WI Reps for HR 676

Paulette Garin is a challenger for the first congressional district. I don’t know when the primary is, or if it has even been held all ready; but Garin specifically endorses a single payer system.

In addition to co-sponsoring HR 676, Tammy Baldwin has sponsored legislation to protect cranes.

Gwen Moore is a co-sponsor of HR 676, sponsor of legislation to address health disparities of minority populations, supported the creation of creation of SeniorCare, a prescription drug benefit for Wisconsin seniors.