January 22, 2010

Proposed health care changes: The local impact

One thing is sure about the health care legislation being crafted in Washington: The overhaul, even if modified to pass a Senate now lacking a Democratic supermajority, will affect virtually every citizen and shake up health care markets large and small.
In Columbia, with two major hospitals, many specialty care providers and a growing senior population, the reform’s impact on the local economy looms large.

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From the Roundtable: Angry voters might decide hotly contested local races

For the first time in many years, Columbia is about to embark on an exciting mayoralty election. Dr. Robert McDavid has moved to the starting gate to challenge front-runner Jerry Wade for this key position on election day, April 6. With all due respect for their participation, the other candidates can be ignored by voters

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