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Ballot issue helped awaken a movement toward health care for all
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All social movements begin somewhere. Someone speaks out against an injustice that many have felt, and envisions a better way. The power holders hate this: They will do everything possible to silence a growing tide of voices speaking up for social justice. They did just that against the campaign to pass universal health care for…
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Conservative attack dog growls at Polis for mingling with single-payer advocates
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A prominent Colorado conservative stepped up the attack Wednesday on Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jared Polis over the five-term congressman’s support for universal health care, saying his appearance at a recent conference demonstrates “how radical he is.” Kelly Maher, executive director of Compass Colorado, beat a familiar drumbeat in a press release, attempting to tie Polis…
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Pro-ballot initiative coalition targets Amdt 71, will sue secretary of state
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The Colorado ballot initiative that made it more difficult for residents in the state to pass ballot initiatives has drawn a lawsuit. The Coalition for Colorado Universal Health Care and ColoradoCareYes — groups tied to the failed ballot initiative last year that would have established public health care in the state — plan to file…
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Anthem squelches ColoradoCare donor debate
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A proposal for the biggest donors to the two sides in the campaign for and against Amendment 69 to face each other in a debate may have been turned down by officials with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. If approved by Colorado voters in the Nov. 8 general election, the amendment would create a $25…
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Colorado Medical Society opposes ColoradoCare
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The Colorado Medical Society has taken a position to oppose Amendment 69, the ColoradoCare statewide health care program, and to remain neutral regarding Proposition 106, the end-of-life measure, on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. The society’s board of directors took the positions Friday, during the society’s annual meeting in Keystone. In a written statement,…
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DPS COCare savings lower than others
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Colorado’s nearly 200 school districts, plus cities, counties and other local governments, could save more than $542 million in taxpayer money, if state voters approve Amendment 69, in this fall’s election. Information gathered by backers of the amendment – which would create the $25 billion nonprofit ColoradoCare statewide universal health care program to replace current private…
