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Lost jobs, higher costs: Obamacare hits home
On this Memorial Day weekend, as we remember with deepest gratitude the sacrifice of America's military heroes, we also offer our thoughts and prayers for the victims of the Oklahoma tragedy. I've dedicated a half-dozen columns to the single most...Tags: Elections, Medtronic Incorporated, Health Care Reform (2009), CKE Restaurants Incorporated, Max Baucus
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Good news on health costs
The state's new health insurance exchange gave an encouraging preview Thursday of the sweeping effects that the 2010 federal healthcare law will have on consumers next year, announcing lower-than-expected prices for individual policies. Still, the success...
Tags: Health Insurance, Health Insurance Cost, Justice System, Judges, Hospitals and Clinics
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If this health plan is 'socialism,' we need more of it
So this is what socialism looks like: Private companies competing for people's business in an open marketplace. Californians got their first glimpse Thursday of what insurers plan to charge for coverage to be offered next year to about 5 million state...
Tags: Healthcare Provider, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Cost, Macy's, Health Care Reform (2009)
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For Republicans like Rand Paul, the 2016 campaign has begun
Reuters* With no clear front-runner, Republicans jockey for position * Senator Paul seeks to show his appeal is broad enough * For Republicans, generational and ideological change looms By Samuel P. Jacobs CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 24 (Reuters) - Seeking...Tags: Republican Party, Government, 2012 U.S. Presidential Election, Elections, Hillary Clinton
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IRS scandal fails to dent Obama's standing
For more than two years, GOP lawmakers have sought - and failed - to find a scandal to take down the presidency of Barack Obama. It's not been for lack of trying. There was Solyndra, an expensive, failed effort to underwrite a firm promising solar...Tags: Republican Party, Elections, Taxation, Judges, Barack Obama
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New California health insurance rates unveiled
Amid anxiety over rising costs from the federal healthcare law, California received better-than-expected insurance rates for a new state-run marketplace, but many consumers still won't be spared from sharply higher premiums. Three years after...
Tags: Molina Healthcare Incorporated, Healthcare Provider, Health Insurance Cost, Healthcare Laws, Judges
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Immigration bill would make it easier for foreign health workers to stay in U.S.
As reported by ModernHealthcare.com on Thursday, May 23, 2013: "After 30 hours of debate over a three-week period, the Senate Judiciary Committee has passed a bipartisan immigration bill that would seek to strengthen the country's healthcare workforce...
Tags: General Practitioners, Harry Reid, Immigration, Health and Medical Professionals, Chuck Schumer
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Drug czar highlights link between marijuana, crime
McClatchy Washington BureauWASHINGTON Marijuana is the drug most often linked to crime in the United States, the U.S. drug czar said Thursday, dismissing calls for legalization as a "bumper-sticker approach" that should be avoided. Gil Kerlikowske, the White House director of...Tags: Drug Trafficking, Washington, DC, Elections, Science and Technology, Criminals
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ConnectiCare Becomes Second Insurer To Propose Rates For Public Exchange
The Hartford CourantConnectiCare Benefits Inc. submitted its proposed rates for individual and small-group health plans that will be sold starting in October on the state's public health exchange, Access Health CT, for coverage next year. ConnectiCare is proposing a base...Tags: Litchfield (Litchfield, Connecticut), New London (New London, Connecticut), Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut), Fairfield (Fairfield, Connecticut), Tolland (Tolland, Connecticut)
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GOP committed to obstruction anyway
The answer is "no" for three reasons. First, Republicans never had any intention of letting the president have any legislative "wins." Sen. Toomey made that clear after his party refused to support his bipartisan bill for more background checks for gun...Tags: Macungie, Republican Party, Politics, Health Insurance Cost, Elections
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Maine Medicaid expansion passes but governor sets veto
ReutersBOWDOINHAM, Maine (Reuters) - Maine's Democratic-controlled legislature on Thursday passed a bill to expand access to its Medicaid program as outlined by the Affordable Care Act, setting up a showdown with the state's Republican governor, who...Tags: Government, Republican Party, Health Insurance Cost, Rick Perry, Health Care Reform (2009)
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