Five weeks ago a Harvard Medical School study revealed the estimate that 44,789 Americans die every year because of lack of health insurance. Forty-four thousand, seven hundred eighty-nine. That's 3732 dead Americans every month. One hundred twenty-three every day. Five every hour. One American dies every twelve minutes because our murderously dysfunctional health insurance industry excludes them even from the stingy, dishonest shell game they force many of the rest of us into.
Two days ago Roll Call reported Senate Republicans' new strategy to remain relevant to the health care reform debate. To see what they say, and what it means, peek below the fold.