Healthcare reform calls get louder - Los Angeles Times

Healthcare reform calls get louder - Los Angeles Times: "Healthcare reform calls get louder Proposal by a coalition of big firms, unions and politicians sets broad goals to be met by 2012. By Daniel Costello and Abigail Goldman, Times Staff Writers February 8, 2007 An unusual new coalition of big employers, labor unions and politicians united Wednesday to push for 'quality, affordable' healthcare for all Americans by 2012. The proposal adds to growing pressure on Congress, President Bush and statehouses across America where governors including California's Arnold Schwarzenegger are calling for a major overhaul of health insurance coverage. The idea united some bitter adversaries Wednesday and indicates that there is business support for change. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the nation's largest private employer, joined with one of its biggest critics, the Service Employees International Union."