Topic: Kansas City

Americans argue for public healthcare option

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - Kathy Cook's health insurance premiums of $740 a month are nearly as costly as her mortgage. Business owner Don Phipps is outraged at rapidly rising insurance premiums for himself and his employees.Stories of personal struggles to find ...

Everyday Americans argue for public healthcare option

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - Kathy Cook's health insurance premiums of $740 a month are nearly as costly as her mortgage. Business owner Don Phipps is outraged at rapidly rising insurance premiums for himself and his employees.Stories of personal struggles to find ...

Democrats stoke grassroots healthcare campaign

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - From a living room in Kansas to a bagel shop in New York to an Alabama church, Democrats have started mobilizing support for President Barack Obama's healthcare reform plans.Suburban housewives and social workers mixed with Baptist ministers, ...