Kent Garber
Articles by Garber, Kent
Democrats Struggle to Move Forward on Healthcare
January 28, 2010
Pelosi promised to pass ‘something’ and Obama urged Democrats to press on.
Nation & World
Activist: Scott Brown Victory Not a Referendum on Healthcare
January 20, 2010
The GOP's victory in Massachusetts casts doubt on healthcare reform
Nation & World - Politics
Pelosi Fights for More Low Income Subsides in Healthcare
January 13, 2010
Congress works to ensure that a health insurance requirement doesn’t harm the poor.
Nation & World
Obama, Legislators Reach for a Final Healthcare Vote
January 5, 2010
Legislators prepare strategies for the negotiations on healthcare reform.
Nation & World
Copenhagen Accord Offers Some Progress on Climate Change
December 28, 2009
China's agreement to report emissions opens the possibility that the United States might pass new laws
Nation & World
Obama: Climate Deal an 'Important First Step'
December 18, 2009
Officials say the agreement to curb greenhouse gas emissions is not legally binding.
Nation & World - Energy and Environment
China on the Defensive After Obama's Climate Speech
December 18, 2009
The Chinese premier reportedly walked away from negotiations with President Obama.
Nation & World - Energy and Environment
China Mulling Clinton's Climate Change Offer
December 17, 2009
The secretary of state says transparency is a deal breaker for the United States.
Nation & World - Energy and Environment
Kerry: Copenhagen Could Change the Global Warming Debate
December 16, 2009
The Massachusetts senator says a “verifiable” agreement could have broad implications.
Nation & World - Energy and Environment
Copenhagen Pits United States Against Developing Nations
December 16, 2009
Island nations are insisting the world bring emissions down as quickly as possible.
Nation & World - Energy and Environment
Slow Progress at Copenhagen Climate Talks
December 16, 2009
China and India continue to accuse the United States of not being transparent in negotiations.
Nation & World - Energy and Environment
Climate Talks Heat Up in Advance of Obama's Arrival
December 15, 2009
Debates over emissions and aid to poor nations await world leaders in Copenhagen.
Nation & World - Energy and Environment
Senate Healthcare Bill a Mixed Bag for Consumers
December 11, 2009
The price tag for health coverage would go up for some, but down for others.
Nation & World - Politics
Top 5 Issues at the Copenhagen Climate Conference
December 8, 2009
From emissions targets to carbon trading, the 190 nations at the conference have a lot to discuss.
Nation & World - Energy and Environment
China Takes Tiny Steps on Climate Change
December 7, 2009
The U.S. and China both pledged to slow the growth of carbon pollution in advance of Copenhagen.
Nation & World - Energy and Environment
Hacked E-mails Give Inhofe Fuel for Climate Change Debate
November 30, 2009
Some claim the messages between top scientists bring climate science into question.
Nation & World - Energy and Environment
Democrats Change Tune on Nuclear Energy
November 30, 2009
Democrats now see nuclear energy as a way to advance their goals on climate change.
Nation & World - Energy and Environment
Medicare Advantage Trims Could Affect Millions of Seniors
November 25, 2009
Some see Medicare Advantage as a good idea gone financially wild.
Nation & World - Politics
Congress Fights Obesity With Healthcare Bills
November 25, 2009
Both the House and Senate bills mandate calorie counts at fast-food restaurants.
Nation & World
Climate Change Bill’s Murky Battleground: Assumptions and Statistics
November 11, 2009
Democrats push ahead without GOP, now hurry up and wait.
Nation & World - Energy and Environment
Pelosi's Public Option a Nod to Moderates
November 3, 2009
Both the House and Senate healthcare bills will include a public option, but a battle looms.
Nation & World - Politics
Medicare Costs Key to Healthcare Reform
October 26, 2009
Many doctors' support for reform hinges on Medicare payments.
Nation & World - Politics
Some Question Healthcare Affordability Under Baucus Plan
October 22, 2009
Both Democrats and Republicans are unhappy with a tax provision in Baucus's healthcare bill.
Nation & World - Politics
John Doerr: U.S. Needs More Energy Research
October 22, 2009
The America's Best Leader honoree talks about investing in clean energy.
Nation & World - America's Best Leaders
