Rep. Bart Stupak One of several pro-life Democrats in Congress. Stupak nearly derailed the push for reform with his demand for stronger language on abortion. His efforts forced President Obama to promise an executive order banning federal funding for elective abortions. Stupak has represented the first congressional district of Michigan since ... [Read More…]

Politicians and media are tossing around a lot of health care jargon, and it can get confusing. We've compiled a crash course to help students navigate this stormy but crucial issue: The Democrats utilized a process called reconciliation to pass the health care bill. Reconciliation allowed the House to vote on a jointly amended Senate bill, and ... [Read More…]