That is pretty clear. They simply want to maintain the status quo and keeping the insurance companies in charge of health care delivery,".

VOA: standard.2009.07.21

"It is impossible to maintain a safe and effective health-care system under conditions of siege that have been in place now since June 2007."

VOA: standard.2010.06.01

Instead,they want to maintain or increase social spending in areas like education and health care.

VOA: standard.2009.04.20

And,these are occurring at a time when the global economic crisis is making it more difficult to maintain good health, especially in the developing world.

VOA: standard.2009.05.18