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Health Reform Fattens Big Insurance and Taxes the Young – U.S. News & World Report
Aug 17th
Washington Post Health Reform Fattens Big Insurance and Taxes the Young U.S. News & World Report By Bernadine Healy, MD The only institution that might surpass Congress in drawing the wrath of otherwise polite Americans at lawmakers' town hall meetings this month is the health insurance industry. Too many people have faced … Misconceptions over key issues in health care debate San Francisco Chronicle What If Obama Really Does Scrap the Public Plan? Atlantic Online Some Obama promises must wait msnbc.com USA Today
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Fate of Obama's Health-Care Effort May Boil Down to Cost – Washington Post
Aug 13th
FOXNews Fate of Obama's Health-Care Effort May Boil Down to Cost Washington Post Although town hall meetings across the country have pitted fears of government intrusion into the medical system against hopes for expanded coverage for the uninsured, the fate of President Obama's health-care initiative might depend … US as a health plan provider? Reform idea losing ground. Christian Science Monitor Chamber of Commerce criticizes 'public option' on insurance USA Today Fact or Fiction? The Truth About Four Health Care Fears ABC News Kansas City Star
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Top insurance lobbyist: August key in health drive (AP)
Aug 10th
AP – August will be a make-or-break month for the drive to revamp the health care system, as members of Congress use the recess to either sell the need for an overhaul to voters or continue attacks on the insurance industry, the chief of the insurers’ main lobbying arm said Monday.
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Insurers in crosshairs of health reformers – Reuters
Aug 10th
Boston Globe Insurers in crosshairs of health reformers Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The debate over reforming the US healthcare system has zeroed in on one main target: insurance companies. Democrats and the Obama administration plan to spend August battling to win popular support to … Disruptions drown out debate at health care meetings CNN Top insurance lobbyist: August key in health drive The Associated Press Feds threaten to halt hospital's Medicare payments Rocky Mount Telegram Reuters Blogs
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Jackson show insurance excluded ‘illicit’ drug use (AP)
Aug 8th
AP – A concert promoter’s insurance on Michael Jackson’s London shows has provisions that may deny a multimillion dollar payout if the pop star was found to have illegally possessed drugs or was involved in the “illicit taking of drugs.”
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DNC targets Republican leaders on the stimulus – Politico
Jul 28th
msnbc.com DNC targets Republican leaders on the stimulus Politico Democrats are going on the air Thursday with TV and radio spots aimed at Reps. John Boehner and Eric Cantor among other House GOP leaders. Photo: AP Pushing back against Republican charges that President Obama's … Democrats Say House May Miss Deadline on Health Care Bloomberg Democrats' health overhaul may dump government insurance option Kansas City Star House, Senate Lawmakers Race to Advance Health Care Reform FOXNews Salon
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Charles Schwab 2Q Profit Falls 31% On Revenue Decline – Wall Street Journal
Jul 16th
Charles Schwab 2Q Profit Falls 31% On Revenue Decline Wall Street Journal Discount broker Charles Schwab Corp.'s (SCHW) second-quarter earnings fell 31% amid restructuring and federal insurance costs while revenue fell on a drop in assets. Online brokers have been struggling with lower stock prices and low interest rates. … Schwab profit stung by low rates Reuters Charles Schwab 2Q profit falls 31 percent The Associated Press ETF Smorgasbord Requires Diligence TheStreet.com MarketWatch
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Obama renews support for public health insurance plan – Reuters
Jul 7th
Seattle Post Intelligencer Obama renews support for public health insurance plan Reuters WASHINGTON, July 7 (Reuters) – President Barack Obama renewed his support for a government-run health insurance plan on Tuesday after a top aide indicated the White House might be willing to back a healthcare overhaul that did not … Hospitals Agree to $150 Billion in Savings for Health Overhaul Bloomberg Advocates of full nationalized health insurance fight on MiamiHerald.com We Interrupt This Visit To Russia To Bring You A Statement On … Atlantic Online Forbes
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Small business groups oppose Senate committee's health care reform … – Bizjournals.com
Jun 22nd
ABC News Small business groups oppose Senate committee's health care reform … Bizjournals.com Small businesses have been vocal proponents of health care reform in the hopes it would make health insurance more affordable. That goal, however, may not be achieved in the legislation now moving through Congress, some business groups fear. No health care? Expect a requirement to get it The Associated Press President Obama's health-care reforms shaky with Democrats, GOP New York Daily News Bloomberg
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In Poll, Wide Support for Government-Run Health – New York Times
Jun 20th
Boston Globe In Poll, Wide Support for Government-Run Health New York Times By KEVIN SACK and MARJORIE CONNELLY Americans overwhelmingly support substantial changes to the health care system and are strongly behind one of the most contentious proposals Congress is considering, a government-run insurance plan to compete with … Poll finds wide support for healthcare changes Reuters Poll: Public backs govt. healthcare plan United Press International Wall Street Journal
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