Health reform negotiations moving forward in state capital
Friday, November 9th, 2007SACRAMENTO – Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is moving toward a possible deal with Democrats on health care. The two sides have compromised on key issues, such as how much employers should pay toward their workers’ health coverage, although there is still significant distance between them when it comes to small businesses.
Movement came suddenly this week, after months of deadlock. On Monday, Democrats agreed to a requirement that all Californians obtain health insurance, the cornerstone of the reform plan Schwarzenegger unveiled in January. (more…)