Last week U.S. Representative John Conyers entered another pantheon of American legislative history when he became the first Black dean of Congress, making him...
NEW YORK — Health care is reuniting President Barack Obama (pictured left) and former President Bill Clinton (pictured). The two are set to appear together Tuesday to discuss Obama’s health care law at a session sponsored by the Clinton Global Initiative, the former President’s foundation. The joint appearance comes exactly one week before people who don’t have health insurance can start signing up on Oct. 1 for coverage plans through new insurance marketplaces. It also comes as the Obama administration and those who stand to benefit from the law’s success, such as insurance companies, launch a campaign to inform consumers about their options under the law. The Affordable Care Act requires everyone to carry health insurance or face penalties. Obama has said the goal is to make health care more affordable while extending coverage to millions of people who don’t have it. Clinton’s appearance will be his s ...
