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Current Events => Politics => Topic started by: Chris_ on August 11, 2009, 05:26:43 PM
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EXCLUSIVE: Panel sees race bias in health care bill
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights says some little-noticed provisions in the House health care bill are racially discriminatory, and it intends to ask President Obama and Congress to rewrite sections that factor in race when awarding billions in contracts, scholarships and grants.
The commission also fears the programs, which are designed to improve health care in underserved areas, will not be effective.
In a draft of a letter the commission approved Friday, the group raises constitutional questions about giving preferential treatment to minority students for scholarships, and about favoring medical schools and organizations that have a record of sending graduates to areas with inadequate health care services.
"These programs are unlikely to reduce health care disparities among racial and ethic groups," according to the draft letter obtained by The Washington Times. "A growing body of evidence indicates that increasing access to high-quality physicians - whatever their racial or ethnic ancestry - is the best way to mitigate such disparities."
The draft letter also cites testimony from Dr. Amitabh Chandra of Harvard University who said the idea that expanding the number of minority physicians and providing "cultural competence training" will bridge the health status gap is "grounded in hope more than science," according to the draft language.
MORE (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/aug/11/panel-sees-race-bias-in-health-care-bill/)
What??? Racism alive and thriving in the Ooooooobamacare program??? I'm just shocked, I tell ya.
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They're racist for saying that 0Bamacare is racist. They must be some right wing "Uncle Toms".
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The commission also fears the programs, which are designed to improve health care in underserved areas, will not be effective.
White House takes over health care: women and minorities hardest hit. Story at 11....
How much would you like to bet that their one and only answer will be "spend more money"?
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White House takes over health care: women and minorities hardest hit. Story at 11....
How much would you like to bet that their one and only answer will be "spend more money"?
I think the democrats have a rubber stamp with that on it.