Congressman Bill Cassidy Interview (2009)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2009-09-11
Duration: 00:07:38
Subjects: CASSIDY, BILL | Health care reform | Medical savings accounts
Contributors:
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Cassidy, Bill Interviewee
Description
This segment from the September 11, 2009, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Shauna Sanford’s interview with Congressman Bill Cassidy on health care reform. Congressman Cassidy discusses: his belief that the Democrats' health care reform proposal has no impact on controlling costs; his support of a patient-centered system; health savings accounts; both sides agreeing on the need for reform; the possibility of a bipartisan bill; and the timeline for the passage of a reform bill.