Blog # 2 - Anotated Bibliography.

- The Following citations are listed in alphabetical order:

 Flier, Jeffrey S. "Health care reform: without a correct diagnosis, there is no cure." Journal of Clinical Investigation 119.10 (2009): 2850-2852. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 4 Oct. 2010.

         

In this article, the author offers views concerning the potential significance of health care reform in the U.S. He relates that good medicine means identifying and treating the cause and symptoms of disease but he stresses concern on the propose changes to Medicare benefits.

Guterman, Stuart, et al. "Innovation In Medicare And Medicaid Will Be Central To Health  Reform's Success." Health Affairs 29.6 (2010): 1188-1193. Academic Search  Complete. EBSCO. Web. 5 Oct. 2010.

                  

In this article the author states on how the health care reform will benefit Medicaid and Medicare services. This paper presents recommendations that would maximize the new center's effectiveness in promoting reforms that can improve the quality and value of care in Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program.

Harnden, Toby. “ Protesters Lash Our At ‘Obamacare’ ; Weekend Rally.”National Post 14 Oct.2009, national ed.: A12. LexisNexis Academic.Web. 3 Oct. 2010.

Despite a speech to Congress to quell opposition to change their minds about the health-care bill, President Obama has been facing a lot more than just irony. This article talks about the rallies and protests that have been constantly happening outside of the White House and elsewhere in the nation to overthrow the Obama “tea party.”

Hosssain, Farhana and Quealy, Kevin. “ How the Halth Care Overhaul Could Affect You.” The New York Times 21 Mar. 2010.  4 Oct. 2010<http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/03/21/us/health-care-reform.html?scp=1&sq=How-the-Health-Care-Overhaul-Could-Affect-You&st=cse>.

In this article, the authors state the major ways that the new health care bill will affect those who currently have health insurance and those who do not. Is this Health care Law unconstitutional? Is it fair to force all Americans to buy heath insurance? Is it fair to make Americans pay a fine for not having some sort of health insurance?

Obama, Barack. Change We Can Believe In: Barack Obama's Plan to Renew America's  Promise.  New York: Three Rivers Press, 2008. Print.

This book describes President Obama’s plan to Renew Americans political flaws. Through this book, Obama outlines his vision for the country in terms of Iraq, tax reduction, social security benefits, unemployment, terrorism and last but not least, affordable health care for the American society.

"ObamaCare's Excuses." Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition 04 Feb. 2010: A18. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 4 Oct. 2010

           

          In this article, the author discusses the reasons presented by U.S. President Barack Obama as to why the ‘Obamacare’ health care reform is experiencing challenges.

Obama, Barack. Change We Can Believe In: Barack Obama's Plan to Renew America's

Promise.  New York: Three Rivers Press, 2008. Print.

This book describes President Obama’s plan to Renew Americans political flaws. Through this book, Obama outlines his vision for the country in terms of Iraq, tax reduction, social security benefits, unemployment, terrorism and last but not least, affordable health care for the American society.

Parker, Ashley. “Feingold Ad Says He Fought Insurers.” The New York Times 4 Oct. 2010. 4 Oct. 2010 <http:// thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/04/feingold-ad-says-he-fought-insurers/?scp=3&sq=Obama's health care reform&st=cse>.

This article shows Wisconsin’s Senator, Russ Feingold positive support towards president Obama’s health care bill.  Throughout his political career, he has been fighting insurance companies to guarantee access to coverage for all Wisconsin children with pre-existing conditions.

Rangel, Congressman Charles. "Health care reform: Benefit to all Americans." New York Amsterdam News 101.13 (2010): 12-28. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 6 Oct. 2010.

In this article the author discusses various benefits that the new health care reform bill will bring to all citizens in the U.S. More than 60,000 young adults up to age 26 will now be given the eligibility for coverage under their parents' insurance plans. Small businesses with 100 employees or less will be able to join the health insurance exchange through the new legislation.

Rudiger, Anja. “ From Market Competition to Solidarity? Assessing the Prospects of US Health Care Reform Plans from a Human Rights Perspective.” Health and Human Rights 10.1(2008): 123-35. JSTOR. Web. 3 Oct. 2010.

This academic journal points out how dysfunctional and debated the health care in the United Sates truly is. The author also states that if the government fails to develop a health care system that guarantees equal access to everyone, they will be denying citizens the human rights to health and health care.

- As stated in my first blog entry, I am going to upload a paper I did for my U.S Power and Politics class on how Obama won the 2008 presidential election. I have decided to search in depth some of President Obama accomplishments. The one the topic that I have decided to focus on is 'Obamacare' also known as Obama's health care reform. I would like to research it's positive and negative affects upon the American nation.