As state leaders, I think its important for us to provide our perspectives on issues we face every day - like access to school spending, access to health care and governing in a global economy.

Our system of private health insurance that fails to provide coverage to so many of our citizens also contributes to the double-digit health care inflation that is making America less competitive in the global economy.

Each and every day health centers provide high-quality primary and preventive care to our constituents.

Access to basic quality health care is one of the most important domestic issues facing our nation.

America enjoys the best health care in the world, but the best is no good if folks can't afford it, access it and doctor's can't provide it.

Health care costs are an issue both for the government and for our larger economy.