title: Wofford-Thornburgh: a turning point for health reform.
abstract: The November 5 special election in Pennsylvania pitting appointed Senator Harris Wofford against former U.S. Attorney General Richard Thornburgh was a turning point in the national debate over health reform. Under the glare of media spotlights, Wofford mounted a come-from-behind victory over the heavily favored Thornburgh by trumpeting "national health insurance." Since Wofford's victory, President Bush has rethought his previous indifference to health reform and promised to announce a comprehensive plan in January, more than a year ahead of schedule.
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authors: Tokarski
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection; D017048:Health Care Costs / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D009310:National Health Insurance, United States / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010414:Pennsylvania; D011057:Politics; D011639:Public Opinion; D014481:United States