Labor, liberal groups press for national health plan

A coalition of close to 100 labor, liberal and progressive groups on Tuesday launched a $40 million national campaign called Health Care for America Now to push for federal action to guarantee quality, affordable medical insurance.

On July 1, Maryland expanded Medicaid coverage to families with incomes below $20,500. But Health Care for America Now is trying to reach working people like Delores Cheatham, a full-time nursing assistant for a temporary agency in Baltimore.