Universal Health Care
"Well, look, I believe in universal health care, as does Sen. Clinton. And the point of the debate, is that Sen. Clinton
repeatedly claims that I don't stand for universal health care. And, you know, for Sen. Clinton to say that, I think, is
simply not accurate. Every expert has said that anybody who wants health care under my plan will be able to obtain it."
-Obama: 2008 Democratic Presidential Debate, Cleveland Ohio Feb 26, 2008
Human Services
In 2003, Obama voted "YES" on SB 130, a bill designed to expand the government funded KidCare Program and Family Care Program by 477%.
-SB 130 March 26, 2003
How Do We Pay for Universal Health Care?
"And the Bush tax cuts--people didn't need them, and they weren't even asking for them, and that's why they need to be less, so that we can pay for universal health care and other initiatives."
-Obama: 2007 Debate Howard University June 28, 2007
Mandating Coverage for Birth Control
In 2003, Obama voted "YES" on a Planned Parenthood supported bill that required insurance companies to provide coverage for birth control.
-HB 211 May, 16, 2003 |
