Democracy Now: California Senate Passes Single-Payer Bill

In California, the state Senate has voted to establish a statewide single-payer health care system. The measure was approved by a vote of 22 to 14. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenneger has vowed to veto the bill. Advocates say around 60 percent of Californians support a single-payer system. The bill now goes before the state Assembly.

~ by wheresthemic on January 29, 2010.