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Democrats Weigh Impact Of Election Results On Health Reform
Main Category: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance Article Date: 06 Nov 2009 - 4:00 PST While some Democrats seem rattled by election results this week, others say the GOP victories in two races for governor won't change their approach to health overhaul legislation.
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Story | Edwards bucks party, votes against healthcare bill
Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Waco, finally ended the guessing game about his position on the $1 trillion Democratic healthcare bill with an announcement Saturday morning before the vote: "no." "After listening to thousands of my constituents and carefully reviewing the legislation, I have made a decision to vote no on the House healthcare reform bill," ...
Republican Wins May Make Democrats Cautious on Obama Agenda
Republican victories in the and Virginia gubernatorial races may make some congressional Democrats more leery of backing key elements of 's agenda because of the political price they could pay, analysts said.
Abortion Battle Overshadows Today's Health Care House Debate
After months of work by Congressional Democrats on major health care legislation, the floor debate on the bill was at risk of being overshadowed on Saturday by a fierce internal dispute among Democrats over the issue of insurance coverage for abortions.
Democratic leaders were hopeful they
Democratic leaders were hopeful they could pass the health care bill, giving President Barack Obama his biggest victory since last Novembera s historic election.
Sat Nov 7, 2009 5:55am EST - President Barack Obama speaks about the economy in the Rose Garden of the White House, November 6, 2009.
Opponents say they have votes to block U.S. tourism to Cuba
Opponents of opening Cuba to American tourists are touting a letter signed by 53 Democrats in the House of Representatives, saying it shows that they have the votes to derail an effort to lift the ban on travel to the island.
Bachmann shines among grassroots conservatives
Tony Rzasa's sign was like a magnet, attracting nods, smiles and an assortment of people Thursday who wanted to take his picture or pose for one with him outside the Capitol.
Even in tough times, it's good to be a lawmaker: According to a report released this week by the Center for Responsive Politics, there are 237 millionaires serving in Congress, according to 2008 figures.
Garamendi sworn in as congressman
A swearing-in ceremony is being held in Washington, D.C., today for John Garamendi, who won a special general election Tuesday for an open U.S. Congress seat in the East Bay.
Democrats wrestle with abortion on health bill
House Democratic leaders planned a Saturday vote on the sweeping overhaul, which would launch the biggest changes to the U.S. healthcare system since the creation of the Medicare health program for the elderly in 1965.
The Death of Deliberative Democracy
In 2006, the minority party in Congress issued a dire report on the "unprecedented erosion of the democratic process." Democratic Rep.
Gov. Jim Doyle has a private 30-minute meeting planned with President Barack Obama in the White House on Thursday.
Obama, House Dems confident on health care vote
With a vote set for Saturday, momentum gathered behind the sweeping legislation to remake the U.S. health care system and extend coverage to millions of the uninsured.
Anti-abortion activists arrested at Pelosi's suite
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks at a news conference on health care reform on July 22, 2009 in Washington, DC.
California Lt. Gov. John Garamendi will officially step down Thursday from an oft-mocked post and into the national maelstrom over health care, energy and the worst recession in six decades.
AMCP Releases Summary Of Key Provisions In H.R. 3962, 'Affordable Health Care Act For America'
Main Category: Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP Article Date: 04 Nov 2009 - 10:00 PST The Academy has released a summary of key provisions of interest to managed care pharmacists in H.R. 3962, the "Affordable Health Care Act for America." These include provisions on Medicare Part D drug price negotiations, the Medicare Part D coverage gap, PBM ...
Democrats' plan to help 'uninsurables' questioned
You're afraid your cancer is back, and a health insurance company just turned you down.
Lessons from Tuesdaya s election
In the wake of Republican victories in off-year elections in Virginia and New Jersey, the GOP appears poised for further gains in next year's mid-term congressional races, while some of the luster has faded from President Barack Obama's landmark election exactly a year ago.
In Coup For Dems, AARP Backs Health Care Bill
Share + Nov 4, 2009 5:00 pm US/Central Senate Reform Proposal Tri-Committee Reform Plan 1 of 1 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi speaks during a news conference with House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid at the U.S. Capitol on Sept.
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