I have it from good sources (and they really can't get much better than my source) that economic "stabilization" and healthcare will top the Dem agenda for the coming session.

So now is the time to make sure that our elected officials understand how interconnected the two issues are. And making a strong argument for the big-picture economic benefit of healthcare reform might not fall on deaf ears this time around.

Let 'em now, because for at least a little while they'll all be very happy to hear from their constituents.

will be crucial

This is a trade advantage for Canada. Rather than having GM paying for expensive health insurance for unionized workers in the US, in Ontario the workers themselves pay premiums and GM (large companies) pay a modest payroll tax instead.
Albert

The Dems will need strong allies to get this done. Big business is ready to be on board, since benefits are hurting their global competitiveness. It's also a huge reason for off-shoring, not only of blue collar but also white collar jobs. For example, the US auto industry is toast without government sponsored benefits such as healthcare. SS and Medicare are also key in supplementing and even replacing expensive pension plans that businesses are now limiting or canceling because they are unaffordable.

Things have reached a tipping point and major players realize that the system needs a redesign. Let the debate begin.

This moment will be squandered at the present rate.

Wake me after the Republican that comes in after Obama is ready to be defeated.