Sen. Whitehouse Says Bankrupt Families Shouldn't Have To Worry About Additional Medical Bills

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) says the government is asking enough of families forced into bankruptcy and that if they are filing because of U.S. health insurance policies, they shouldn't have to worry about paying additional medical bills.
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Elizabeth Edwards Says Judges Can Be Trusted To Recognize Bankruptcy Frauds

Elizabeth Edwards, senior fellow at Center for American Progress and wife of former Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.), says if the Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act passes, judges could be trusted to recognize fraudulent bankruptcy claims. (0:18)
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R.I. Constituents Explains High Costs Of Bankruptcy

Kerry Burns, a constituent of Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), explains the process of filing for bankruptcy and Burns' son Finnegan died in March, leaving the family with bills that weren't covered by their insurance. She testified at the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight and the Courts on Tuesday. (0:10)
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Ms. Edwards: Chairman, do you know how many ER's don't cover health insurance?

Ms. Elizabeth Edwards is talking to the New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone about the overwhelming amounts of hospitals that don't take middle class families health plans.
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Elizabeth Edwards Claims Goal is in Sight

Elizabeth Edwards Claims Goal is in Sight




As John Edwards takes third in the New Hampshire Primary, Elizabeth Edwards states that you have to work for your goals.
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