Politics / health care reform Finally, the Cratchits Will Have Health Insurance But why should Tiny Tim have to wait until 2014? By Caroline Miller, Newser Staff Posted Dec 25, 2009 7:41 AM CST Copied In this film publicity image released by Disney, Bob Cratchit carries Tiny Tim, both characters voiced by Gary Oldman, in a scene from "A Christmas Carol." (AP Photo/Disney, ImageMovers Digital LLC) Paul Krugman, not always the president's biggest fan, finds something to celebrate this Christmas in the passage of health Care reform bills by the House and Senate: After 2014 Dickens' Tiny Tim will no longer be denied health care because his family can't afford it or an insurance company denies him coverage due to a pre-existing condition. In his New York Times column, Krugman dismisses the Scrooges who are naysaying the bills, dividing them into three categories: story continues belowShoe CEO Drops Business Sneakers Taking The NFL By Storm Finally, A Comfortable Shoe Thats Fit For The Office. With Comfort, Luxury, & Versatility Engineered Into Every Step, Wolf & Shepherd Shoes Are Specifically Designed For Those Who Want To Lead The Pack.Wolf & ShepherdShop NowUndoPeople in Columbus are Loving Martha Stewart's Meal KitMartha Stewart & Marley Spoon UndoRelax In StyleBreezy chambray, intricate embroidery, and luxurious silk come together in our latest resort arrivals, perfect for sun-filled escapes and dreamy getaways.Johnny WasShop NowUndo The crazy right, who inexplicably have moved from the fringes to the heart of the Republican Party. The Bah Humbug caucus, made up of fiscal scolds who ignore all evidence that it will actually reduce the deficit, showing that what really motivates them is “the haunting fear that someone, somewhere, is receiving social insurance.” Disappointed progressives who don't accept the reality that a stronger bill could never have made it through the Senate, under current rules. It's not perfect, but it's a good start—one that Krugman would like to see launched earlier than 2014. (More health care reform stories.) Report an error