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37 min ago | Politico.com

Hispanics blame Rahm for immigrant ban

Members of the Hispanic Caucus, chaired by Nydia Velazquez, say Emanuel's mark is all over the push to block insurance for illegal immigrants.

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, US News, Nydia Velazquez, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Illegal Immigration, Rahm Emanuel, Health

5 hrs ago | Medical News

All Americans should have guaranteed access to affordable coverage: AHIP

Karen Ignagni, President and CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans , released the following statement today on the release of proposed Senate legislation: "The promise of health care reform is that it will provide all Americans coverage, allow them to keep their coverage if they like it, and bends the cost curve to put the system on a sustainable ...

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law

9 hrs ago | Asheville Citizen-Times

Legislators call for Blue Cross/Blue Shield probe

Rep. Susan Fisher, D-Buncombe, followed other state legislators Wednesday in calling for an investigation into Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina's campaign against a public health-insurance plan.

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Related Topix: Health

13 hrs ago | The Clarion-Ledger

Vermont healthiest state; Miss. last

Hawaii is no longer the healthiest state in the nation, according to a new report.

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Related Topix: Health, Mississippi Government, Mississippi

17 hrs ago | Macon Area Online

Dems want price analysis

Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:39am EST - A customer shops for over-the-counter medicine at a Wal-Mart Supercenter in Rogers, Arkansas June 5, 2008.

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Related Topix: Fayetteville Metro, US News, Health, US Politics, US Senate, Democrat, Bill Nelson, 9, AARP

Thu Nov 19, 2009

McClatchy DC

How the health overhaul bills could affect you

The health care overhaul debate in Congress now centers on two bills: the measure that the House of Representatives passed earlier this month, and the new Senate Democrats' version unveiled Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Health, Tax, Healthcare Law, Law, Medicaid

Hispanic Business

U.S. Health Plans Have History of Cost Overruns

As President Obama and Congress craft the largest national health insurance program since the creation of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965, they insist that the final product will add "not one dime" to the federal deficit.

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Related Topix: Medicare, Health, Medicaid, Family, Elderly, Washington, DC

Hospitality Net

Health Care Legislation | Which Hotels Might Get Sick? | By Robert Mandelbaum And Taylor Beauchamp

Exhibit 1: Comparison of Health Care Coverage Access and Participation Exhibit 2: 2008 Payroll-related Costs In 2009, the U.S. lodging industry is projected to experience the greatest annual decline in revenue since 1932.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Health

Gouverneur Times

Health Care issues: Mandated individual coverage

A look at key issues in the health care debate: THE ISSUE: Should every person be required to either have health care insurance or pay a penalty tax? THE POLITICS: Requiring everyone to buy health insurance can help spread the responsibility for medical costs.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Health, Barack Obama

WSAV

Senate, House Democratic Health Bills Compared

A comparison of the health care bills before Congress: ___ The Senate Democratic bill : WHO'S COVERED: About 94 percent of legal residents under age 65 compared with 83 percent now.

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, US News, Illegal Immigration, Healthcare Law, Law, Medicare, Health, Medicaid

Portland's CW32 KRCW -TV

Aetna cutting 625 jobs immediately, plans to make similar cuts by the end of 1st quarter 2010

In this July 31, 2008 file photo, a woman strides past the Hartford, Conn., headquarters of Aetna, Inc.

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Related Topix: Aetna, Insurance, Hartford Metro, Hartford, CT, Health

Wed Nov 18, 2009

The Philadelphia Tribune

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Tell people that letting the government sell insurance would be cheaper for them, and a majority is in favor.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Health, Barack Obama, Healthcare Law, Law

Gouverneur Times

Senate Dem leader bringing out new health bill

Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada met Wednesday morning at the Capitol with Vice President Joe Biden to go over the game plan on health care.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Healthcare Law, Law, Health

GreenvilleOnline.com

State speed limit could go to 80 mph

If House lawmakers have their way in 2010, South Carolinians will be able to zoom 80 miles per hour instead of 70 along S.C. interstates.

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Related Topix: Cell Phones, Electronics, Health, Mark Sanford, US Governors, Spartanburg, SC, Greenville Metro, Charleston, SC

UnionLeader.com

Creating jobs, cutting taxes top GOP's Senate priorities

Job creation and tax cuts head the list of Republican Senate priorities, GOP leader Sen.

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Related Topix: US News, Tax, Small Business, Personal Finance, Health

Newsday

Small firms scrapping, scaling back health plans

Across the country, businesses already strapped by the economy to turn a profit are sacrificing or scaling back employee health insurance plans because of their escalating costs.

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Related Topix: Health, Small Business, Personal Finance, US News

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Penticton Herald

Filmmaker urges Canadians to stand on guard against a two Canadasa health care

Michael Moore said Canadians have to stand on guard against creating two Canadas - one for the rich and one for the poor - when it comes to health care.

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Related Topix: Prison, Health

KAAL-TV Austin

Dem to Challenge Kline in Minn.'s 2nd District

A Democrat from Burnsville says he will challenge Republican U.S. Rep. John Kline in Minnesota's 2nd District.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, John Kline, Health

KWTX

Poll: Americans Favor Taxing The Rich To Pay For Health Care Bill

A new Associated Press poll finds that Americans favor taxing the rich to pay for covering those without health insurance.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Health, Barack Obama

New River Valley Current

Health care-sharing ministries: Paying their fair share

Melvin and Sandra Adams are members of Samaritan Ministries International and have benefited from the program at least six times, he said.

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Related Topix: Pittsylvania County, VA, Health, Healthcare Law, Law, Medicare, Medicaid, Roanoke, VA

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