Claim: Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon has introduced his "Healthy Americans Act" before, aiming to bring about universal health coverage. This year he's trying again, facing not only legislative hurdles in gaining support for the plan but a critical — and misleading — ad campaign by a coalition of labor unions. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, the United Food and Commercial Workers and the National Education Association are airing a radio ad in Wyden's state,
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Verdict: democratic sen. ron wyden of oregon has introduced his "healthy americans act" before, aiming to bring about universal health coverage. this year he's trying again, facing not only legislative hurdles in gaining support for the plan but a critical — and misleading — ad campaign by a coalition of labor unions. the american federation of state, county and municipal employees, the united food and commercial workers and the national education association are airing a radio ad in wyden's state,
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Lori Robertson
Date published: 2009-05-21T19:18:44