The co-president of the California Nurses Association contends that the California Fair Elections Act should be passed as a first step toward health care reform.

Healthcare is a major campaign issue-for presidential candidates and members of Congress. With a showdown expected over children's health insurance in the next few days, the failure for action on social security, and problems with medical recordkeeping, everyone has a pet healthcare issue. That's why the healthcare industry pumps so much money into elections - they want their voices heard above everyone else (and their water carried).