Every year, we pay more and more but get less and less for our
health care dollar. The average total cost of an employer-sponsored
family health plan in 2008 was $12,680 and is projected to nearly
double by 2016.
And after the summer recess town hall meetings across the country, we have an opportunity to seize: Legislators have heard from their constituents who want real changes that can make health care more affordable, secure and dependable for us all.
As Congress debates health care reform, OSPIRG’s Laura Etherton joins with small-business owner Pat Hutchison to discuss how reform will help small businesses struggling with skyrocketing premiums.
With Oregon now ranked in the nation's top ten for foreclosure rates, OSPIRG Advocate Matt Wallace is working with legislative leaders to reduce foreclosures and stablize housing prices.
