Health care victory for Obama in House
Congress completed action Sunday night on the major portion of President Obama's top priority, a historic restructuring of the nation's health care system that has eluded his predecessors for more than a century. (Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:23:32 GMT)
Political effects of health care win uncertain for Dems
So now we have health care reform - or at least a final version of a bill that President Obama seems all but certain to sign into law. Will it mean that the Democratic Party goes on life support? (Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:22:06 GMT)
Congress clears historic health care bill
Summoned to success by President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled Congress approved historic legislation Sunday night extending health care to tens of millions of uninsured Americans and cracking down on insurance company abuses, a climactic chapter in the century-long quest for near universal coverage. (Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:18:23 GMT)
Making History: House Passes Health Care Reform
Having staked the success of his presidency on the longstanding Democratic dream of universal health care, President Obama finally achieved victory on Sunday night (Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:14:50 GMT)
Obama: Health care bill a victory for Americans
President Barack Obama says the health care legislation passed Sunday night by the House is "a victory for the American people" and "a victory for common sense." (Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:01:40 GMT)
Health care latest: Obama says House made 'the right vote'
The House passed on Sunday the Senate's health care reform bill and a package of measures meant to reconcile differences between the Senate bill and the one it passed last year. (Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:59:08 GMT)
House Democrats Approve Health-Care Reform Bill
SUNDAY, March 21 (HealthDay News) -- After a year of fierce partisan debate, the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives late Sunday night passed the landmark $940 billion health-care reform bill, which would extend health insurance coverage to 32 million uninsured Americans, prevent insurance companies from denying coverage to people with preexisting medical conditions and cut the federal ... (Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:48:54 GMT)
A historical look at health care legislation
Pivotal moments in American health care history capped by the House vote Sunday night passing President Barack Obama's comprehensive plan: (Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:16:10 GMT)
US House to vote on Obama's historic health plan
US President Barack Obama's historic drive to extend health insurance to nearly all Americans faced a crucial House of Representatives vote Saturday, with Democrats predicting victory. (Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:16:05 GMT)
Democrats predict health bill will pass House
A pair of House Democratic leaders predicted Sunday the final tally on President Barack Obama's historic health care bill will meet or exceed the 216 votes required for passage. But they acknowledged having yet to nail down commitments from a handful of members, some of whom remained concerned about the abortion issue. (Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:59:15 GMT)
US lawmakers to vote on historic health plan
The US House of Representatives is set to vote Sunday on Barack Obama's historic plan to overhaul the US health care system that the president says will provide health insurance coverage to the overwhelming majority of Americans. (Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:48:27 GMT)
House Democratic official: 'We've got the votes' on health care
Democrats have the 216 votes needed to pass health care reform legislation in the House on Sunday, the chairman of the House Democratic Caucus told CNN. (Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:43:53 GMT)
House to vote on Obama's historic health plan
The US House of Representatives was to vote Sunday on Barack Obama's historic plan to overhaul the US health care system that the president says will provide health insurance coverage to the overwhelming majority of Americans. (Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:40:00 GMT)
Republicans to hit health bill with amendments
Republicans plan to present hundreds of amendments to a historic health care bill when it arrives in the Senate, a senior Republican senator said Sunday, signaling a messy fight to the finish. (Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:36:44 GMT)
Ohio Democrat says she will vote for health bill
One of the House Democrats who had been undecided over the health care bill because of concerns it would put public money toward abortion says she is voting for the measure. (Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:52:14 GMT)
Key Democrat says health bill will pass House
The chairman of the Democratic caucus in the House said Sunday his party has the 216 votes needed to pass President Barack Obama's historic health care bill. (Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:11:59 GMT)
Health care reform and deficits: A reality check
The momentous vote the House is set to take on Sunday would make far-reaching changes in the American health care system. (Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:36:09 GMT)
Obama urges Dems to come together for health care
Victory within reach, President Barack Obama exhorted House Democrats on Saturday to stay true to their party's legacy and make history by bringing health insurance to millions of struggling families now left out. Leaders exuded confidence as they defused thorny problems in the countdown to a landmark vote. (Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:21:49 GMT)
A historical look at health care legislation
Pivotal moments in American health care history: (Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:00:44 GMT)
Obama says historic health plan will pass
US President Barack Obama led Democrats in a triumphant, fist-pumping rally Saturday and confidently predicted Congress would rise to a century-old challenge and pass his health care overhaul. (Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:36:04 GMT)
Health reform: The $$$ story
The political whirlwind surrounding the health reform votes in the House on Sunday is powered by many issues. Cost is chief among them. (Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:06:09 GMT)
House Democrats poised to enact sweeping health care overhaul
WASHINGTON — With Democrats increasingly confident they have enough support, the House of Representatives planned for an historic vote Sunday that would enact the most dramatic changes in the nation's health care system in decades. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:59:00 GMT)
Health care reform bill 101: How long will reform take?
Even if health care reform legislation passes, major health care reforms will be years away. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:01:00 GMT)
Obama to Democrats: Back health bill for Americans
President Barack Obama says House Democrats should vote Sunday for a massive health care bill to help Americans. But he says it will also end up being good politics. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:27:11 GMT)
Obama calls on Dems to pass health care
Victory within reach, President Barack Obama rallied House Democrats on Saturday for a final health care push, and party leaders appeared confident they had overcome a flare-up over abortion funding restrictions in the legislation. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:15:10 GMT)
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Health care stocks are ready to shine. Here's where it's sunny now. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:44:15 GMT)
Obama making final health care pitch to House Dems
President Obama set his sights on Capitol Hill, ready to rally House Democrats on Saturday for a final health care overhaul push ahead of a critical vote that could make-or-break his presidency. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:14:12 GMT)
Buying Health Care Now
Health care stocks are ready to shine. Here's where it's sunny now. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:23:52 GMT)
House Rules Committee setting guidelines for health care vote
The House Rules Committee began meeting Saturday to determine the official rules for the debate and vote on the health care overhaul, a day ahead of an expected House vote. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:18:27 GMT)
Cost estimate on health bill difficult to measure
Analysis | As much as the CBO's "score" of the House health-care bill was treated as holy writ, the reality is considerably messier. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:42:17 GMT)
Waxman: No health deal with abortion opponents
A top House Democrat says party leaders are unlikely to cut a deal with abortion opponents to pass President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:36:59 GMT)
House committee deciding terms of health care vote
House Democrats are moving closer toward enacting President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:21:53 GMT)
Obama making final health care pitch to House Dems
President Barack Obama set his sights on Capitol Hill Saturday, ready to rally House Democrats for a final push on landmark health care legislation as he hunted for the precious few votes for victory. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:59:42 GMT)
A historical look at health care legislation
Pivotal moments in American health care history: (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:34:10 GMT)
Obama to drum up support for health care votes
US President Barack Obama was to meet key Democratic lawmakers Saturday to drum up support for his sweeping health care reform plan ahead of a decisive vote on it in the House of Representatives. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:07:16 GMT)
Obama to Capitol Hill Saturday on health care
President Barack Obama is heading to Capitol Hill for one last strategy session with House Democrats before their health care vote. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:03:57 GMT)
Health care overhaul fight exposes Catholic rift
An unusual public split between U.S. Roman Catholic bishops, nuns and hospitals over abortion in the health care overhaul could undermine the church hierarchy's influence on the debate and give anti-abortion Democrats the political cover they need to vote for the bill. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:23:50 GMT)
Final health bill omits some of Obama's promises
It was a bold response to skyrocketing health insurance premiums. President Barack Obama would give federal authorities the power to block unreasonable rate hikes. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:51:21 GMT)
End in sight, health care battle tilts Obama's way
One by one, House Democratic fence-sitters began choosing sides Friday, and the long, turbulent struggle over landmark health care legislation tilted unmistakably in President Barack Obama's direction. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:50:02 GMT)
Obama drums up health care votes, says history near
US President Barack Obama girded for a crucial weekend vote on his sweeping health care overhaul plan, with Democrats poised to make history after a century of struggling for reform. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:58:19 GMT)
Abortion again an issue in health care debate
The divisive issue of abortion is once again causing problems for House Democrats as they plan to move forward with the health care bill. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:55:34 GMT)
What happens if health care reform dies?
President Obama has repeatedly said that failure to pass a health care reform bill is simply not an option. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:29:36 GMT)
Rift Emerges Over Medicare as Health Care Vote Nears
A dispute over Medicare rates created a new complication for House Democratic leaders in their drive for health care legislation, as crucial votes remained in play in both directions. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:41:52 GMT)
Health bill may not shave deficits as CBO says
WASHINGTON — One big reason the Congressional Budget Office projects that federal budget deficits would drop by $138 billion over the next decade under the Democrats' pending health care overhaul is that the bill includes a tax on high-end insurance policies. That alone accounts for almost 25 percent of the expected savings. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:43:00 GMT)
Chart: Highlights of health care bill
Some of the key changes that House Democrats made to the Senate health care bill. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:26:54 GMT)
Where does health care reform stand?
The House is expected to vote Sunday on the health care bill passed by the Senate in December. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:02:40 GMT)
Obama targets insurers in final health care push
President Barack Obama made a final public plea for health care reform Friday, framing the upcoming congressional vote as a showdown between ordinary Americans and big insurance companies. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:47:40 GMT)
Highlights of health care compromise bill
Democratic congressional leaders unveiled their long-awaited $940 billion compromise health care plan Thursday, setting the stage for a vote Sunday. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:45:39 GMT)
Obama's hails weekend's 'historic' health vote
President Barack Obama Friday hailed this weekend's "historic" congressional vote on his health plan as the culmination of a century of struggle, at a euphoric campaign-style rally. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:41:57 GMT)
Obama rallies support for final health care votes
President Barack Obama described the stakes of this weekend's health care vote in stark terms Friday, using words uttered so rarely out of the White House that they seem all but banned: "If this vote fails." (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:37:52 GMT)
Democrats push toward Sunday vote on health care
Slowly but steadily, support is building behind President Barack Obama's health care legislation in the House, with the intense lobbying and politically targeted changes to the bill winning over an Ohio Democrat on Friday. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:26:10 GMT)
DMC: Potential sale to Vanguard Health Systems
The Detroit Medical Center said Friday it has signed a letter of intent that opens the door for it to be purchased by a private Nashville, Tenn.-based health system. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:17:41 GMT)
Ohio Democrat switches to 'yes' on health care
Democratic Rep. John Boccieri of Ohio is switching his vote to "yes" on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:01:46 GMT)
Health care bill extends wage tax to investments
High-income families would be hit with a tax increase on wages and a new levy on investments under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul bill. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:17:53 GMT)
House Dems on track for vote on $940B health bill
House Democrats are pushing to the brink of passage a landmark, $940 billion health care overhaul bill that would simultaneously deliver on President Barack Obama's promise to expand coverage while slashing the deficit, a strategy aimed at winning over the party's fiscal conservatives. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:29:54 GMT)
SPIN METER: Political insulation for health care
Congressional Republicans are in full cry against tactics the Democrats want to use to pass a less-than-popular overhaul of the nation's health care system. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:25:14 GMT)
Where does health care reform stand?
The House is expected to vote this weekend on the health care bill passed by the Senate in December. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:12:24 GMT)
Health Highlights: March 18, 2010
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:03:20 GMT)
Obama health plan 'will cut deficit': US Congress
President Barack Obama's Democrats, a key cost estimate in hand, set the stage Thursday for a cliffhanger vote Sunday on his historic plan to extend health care coverage to some 32 million Americans. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:02:21 GMT)
Budget Office estimates health care bill to cost $940 billion
A long-awaited compromise health care bill drafted by top Democrats will cost $940 billion over the next 10 years, according to a preliminary analysis released Thursday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:02:13 GMT)
Obama extolls health bill's deficit reduction help
President Barack Obama says his health care overhaul would be the most significant effort to reduce the nation's deficit since the balanced budget act of the 1990s. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:34:43 GMT)
Health care stealth move to backfire
The House of Representatives intends to take a somewhat novel approach to passing the health care bill. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:15:14 GMT)
50% Less Likely To Vote For Congress Member Who Supports Health Care Plan
Fifty percent (50%) of U.S. voters say they are less likely to vote for their representative in Congress this November if he or she votes for the health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:05:26 GMT)
Obama's health care plan cuts deficit, CBO concludes
WASHINGTON — Democratic health care efforts got an important boost Thursday as the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reported that the $940 billion health care package could reduce federal deficits $130 billion over the next 10 years. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:57:00 GMT)
Idaho challenges national health care proposal; more states may follow
Idaho on Wednesday became the first state to pass a law saying no thanks to part of President Obama's health care proposal. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:35:02 GMT)
Obama argues for health care effort on Fox News
President Barack Obama on Wednesday took to the Fox News Channel, derided by his White House as a wing of the Republican Party, to sell his embattled health care overhaul in an interview punctuated with interruptions from the host and chiding from the guest. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:18:57 GMT)
Health bill gains ground but release delayed
President Barack Obama's sweeping health care legislation won precious support from a longtime liberal holdout in the House on Wednesday and from a retired Catholic bishop and nuns representing dozens of religious orders — gaining fresh traction ahead of a climactic weekend vote. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:12:16 GMT)
Retired Catholic bishop endorses health care bill
A retired Catholic bishop is announcing his support for President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, despite the church's official opposition. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:37:03 GMT)
Idaho first to sign law aimed at health care plan
Idaho took the lead in a growing, nationwide fight against health care overhaul Wednesday when its governor became the first to sign a measure requiring the state attorney general to sue the federal government if residents are forced to buy health insurance. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:25:34 GMT)
Health bill gains ground with weekend vote likely
President Barack Obama's sweeping health care legislation won precious support from a longtime liberal holdout in the House on Wednesday and from Catholic nuns representing dozens of religious orders, gaining fresh traction in the run-up to a climactic weekend vote. (Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:44:41 GMT)
US senator under fire for health care kamikaze jibe
A Japanese-American lawmaker took offense Wednesday after Republican Senator Lindsey Graham likened the Democrats' drive on health care to a Japanese suicide attack in World War II. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:56:20 GMT)
House Democrats make a little progress on health care
WASHINGTON — Democrats picked up support Wednesday for their health care overhaul from some important quarters — a congressman who'd opposed the bill, an influential anti-abortion lawmaker and a coalition of Catholic nuns — but they still appeared to be short of the number needed to pass the legislation in the House of Representatives. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:59:00 GMT)
Obama's health care plan picks up support
President Barack Obama's much-challenged health care overhaul gained traction Wednesday as a liberal lawmaker became the first to switch his opposition and Catholic nuns declared their support in an unusual public break with the bishops. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:22:16 GMT)
Obama wins critic over to health overhaul
A fierce Democratic foe of the White House's historic health care overhaul said Wednesday he would vote for the bill, citing a fear that defeating the measure would destroy Barack Obama's presidency. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:17:16 GMT)
Health Highlights: March 17, 2010
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:04:06 GMT)
Kucinich flip tweaks health care math
Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich's announcement Wednesday morning that he will support the Senate's health care legislation has reduced the bill's opponents in the House to 204, now 12 votes shy of the 216 needed to prevent President Obama from scoring a major victory on his top domestic priority. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:46:19 GMT)
House Democrat holdouts wrestle with health care vote
As a vote on health care nears, House Democratic leaders are trying to woo party holdouts still wrestling with their decision. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:32:48 GMT)
Key liberal congressman flips to 'yes' on health care vote
Health care reform advocates inched closer to victory Wednesday morning as a high-profile liberal Democrat switched his position and announced his intention to vote for a sweeping $875 billion plan under consideration in the House of Representatives. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:20:36 GMT)
Report: EPA's focus on kids' environmental health lapses
During the past decade, the Environmental Protection Agency's commitment to keeping children safe from the effects of pollution has lapsed, and top officials routinely ignored scores of recommendations by the agency's own children's health advisory committee, according to a report released Wednesday by the Government Accountability Office. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:16:14 GMT)
Would health care changes be felt immediately?
President Obama launched his health care reform effort shortly after taking office, saying the country could not afford to continue to sustain the costs and the burden on families. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:54:42 GMT)
Health vote: How the 'ultimate' power grab works
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi favors using a procedural tactic that would allow the House of Representatives to consider the Senate's version of health care legislation as passed, without actually having a vote on the Senate measure. Then the House would consider and vote on a new bill to pass changes to health care as outlined by President Obama. House Minority Leader John Boehner calls the tactic ... (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:28:08 GMT)
Number of Californians without health plans soars
Nearly one in four Californians under age 65 lacked health insurance during all or part of last year, well above the latest national average, in a trend fueled by shrinking coverage due to mounting job layoffs, a new study on Tuesday found. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:15:38 GMT)
Late-innings hardball in health care push
With time and tempers short, everyone's playing hardball in the drive to pass — or stop — President Barack Obama's massive health care legislation by the weekend. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:24:30 GMT)
All sides playing hardball on health care bill
With time and tempers short, everyone's playing hardball in the drive to pass — or stop — President Barack Obama's massive health care legislation by the weekend. Business groups are spending $1 million a day to depict the bill as a job killer in television ads in the home districts of 26 wavering House Democrats. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:46:31 GMT)
Health habits in USA leave a lot to be desired
The National Health Interview Survey of 79,000 adults over three years found that 58.5% have smoked fewer than 100 cigarettes in their lives. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:30:31 GMT)
Health board votes to open New York City to honeybees
New York City's health board voted to overturn a longtime ban on beekeeping within city limits. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:19:07 GMT)
Number of Californians without health plans soars
Nearly one in four Californians under age 65 lacked health insurance during all or part of last year, well above the latest national average, in a trend fueled by shrinking coverage due to mounting job layoffs, a new study on Tuesday found. (Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:34:27 GMT)
Bill Clinton: Obama's health overhaul must pass
Bill Clinton predicted Tuesday that President Barack Obama's historic health care overhaul will become law, even as top Democrats hunted for the elusive votes to pass the sweeping measure. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:23:31 GMT)
Sebelius confident health care bill will pass
U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday that she's confident the House will have the votes to pass President Barack Obama's health care legislation, possibly as early as Friday. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:17:22 GMT)
As National Health Worsens, Women Prefer More Manly Faces
As the health of a nation worsens, women prefer more masculine faces, research now reveals. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:10:14 GMT)
Health care foes 11 votes shy of defeating bill
Five more House Democrats said Tuesday that they will vote against Senate health care legislation, which puts opponents of reform just 11 votes shy of the 216 needed to prevent President Obama from scoring a major victory on his top domestic priority. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:00:27 GMT)
Ad watch: A closer look at dueling health care spots
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other trade organizations formed Employers for a Healthy Economy, which is running ads this week in the districts of some of the members of Congress considered to be swing votes on the health care bill. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:19:00 GMT)
House Democrats weigh controversial rule in health care vote
Can the House of Representatives pass a health care bill without actually voting on it? (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:07:47 GMT)
Health Highlights: March 16, 2010
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:03:28 GMT)
GOP assails Dems on approach to health bill
Days away from critical decisions on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, Republicans assailed Democratic plans to push the massive legislation through the House without a direct vote. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:50:38 GMT)
NYC restaurants must show health inspection grades
The New York City Board of Health has voted to require restaurants to tell the public what inspectors think of their cleanliness by displaying large letter grades near their entrances. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:46:34 GMT)
Novel health plans try to help uninsured
In downtown Pueblo, Colo., business is down at the Gold Dust Saloon. Despite the tough times, the restaurant recently decided to help employees buy health coverage for the first time in its 25-year history. The restaurant is one of 30 employers participating in a county program to provide low-cost coverage to employees of small businesses. The approach is called "three share" because the $180 ... (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:31:41 GMT)
Wavering Dems in Obama's sights on health vote
Days away from a make-or-break vote on his health care overhaul, President Barack Obama is turning up the pressure as only presidents can, as Democratic leaders make a desperate scramble for votes. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:56:22 GMT)
Health Care Reform: TV Ads Give Taste of Fall Campaign
Across the country, groups on all sides of the health care reform debate have been targeting swing members of Congress with costly ad campaigns (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:54:56 GMT)
Dems start countdown toward health care vote
Democratic congressional leaders showed signs of progress Monday in winning anti-abortion Democrats whose votes are pivotal to President Barack Obama's fiercely contested remake of the health care system. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:21:39 GMT)
Obama demands 'courage' as health care vote looms
US President Barack Obama has called for "courage" from Democratic lawmakers unnerved by looming final votes on his historic health care plan in a pivotal political week that may shape his presidency. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:46:01 GMT)
Novel health plans try to help uninsured
Community programs provide low-cost health coverage of small businesses. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:11:35 GMT)
Health Bill Advances In Complex Process, But Votes Still Iffy
House Democrats pressed ahead with their health care overhaul Monday, getting approval from a key House panel for a companion "fixes" bill. But new concerns over immigration, legislative maneuvering and student loans emerged. (Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:30:00 GMT)
House weighs unusual tactic to muscle health bill through
WASHINGTON — As the battle over health care legislation built Monday toward a weekend crescendo, congressional Democrats considered trying to pass the controversial Senate version without voting for it, a tactic that Republicans and independent analysts warned could be politically treacherous and perhaps unconstitutional. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:21:00 GMT)
A Guide to This Week's Health Care Final Sprint
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines. Here's a brief guide to the health care final sprint (at least the schedule that we can predict) in the House over the next week (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:14:53 GMT)
President Obama makes pitch for health-care reform
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio -- With a decisive vote on his health-care overhaul possible within days, President Obama declared repeatedly Monday that "we need courage" from elected leaders to pass the far-reaching package. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:02:01 GMT)
Health Care 101: A consumer primer on Obama's bill
It took lawmakers a year to shape President Barack Obama's health care bill. If it finally passes Congress, it'll take the better part of a decade to write the user manual for consumers and doctors, employers and insurance companies. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:48:29 GMT)
Health care puts House Dems on the line
House Democrats wary of the Senate health care bill find themselves in a quandary. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:15:24 GMT)
Health Care Ads Hitting Fever Pitch
For many Americans it may be impossible to turn on the television in the coming days and not be bombarded with health care drama. And we are not talking about "Grey's Anatomy" and "House M.D." (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:12:15 GMT)
Health Highlights: March 15, 2010
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:03:07 GMT)
Obama taking health care push to Ohio
The yearlong drama to overhaul health care is slated to reach a climactic vote this week on Capitol Hill, with Democratic leaders struggling to round up enough support to pass President Obama's top domestic priority. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:33:44 GMT)
Egypt stock market falls on Mubarak health worries
Share prices fell in Egypt on Monday over what analysts said were concerns about the health of President Hosni Mubarak who has not appeared in public since surgery in Germany on March 6. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:00:04 GMT)
Obama heads to Ohio looking for health care votes
With a fresh sense of urgency, President Barack Obama and congressional Democratic leaders pressed wavering rank-and-file lawmakers to back his health care overhaul, determined to give the party something to show voters in the midterm elections. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:20:17 GMT)
Obama travels to Ohio to rally health plan support
President Barack Obama flies to Ohio as he tries to drum up more support for his health insurance overhaul. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:02:49 GMT)
Health Care Bill: Obama Has Much at Stake in Reform Vote
If the President fails to win the upcoming congressional votes designed to get a health care bill to his desk, it will be one of the few times a loss truly threatens his future (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:45:00 GMT)
Health Care 101: A consumer primer on Obama's bill
It took lawmakers a year to shape President Barack Obama's health care bill. If it finally passes Congress, it'll take the better part of a decade to write the user manual for consumers and doctors, employers and insurance companies. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:09:02 GMT)
A look at Democrats' health care overhaul
President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats are pulling together a final version of a health care overhaul bill and pushing for House votes as early as this coming week. Democrats are awaiting cost assessments from the Congressional Budget Office that will allow them to finish details. Some of the main features as the bill takes shape: (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:07:27 GMT)
Dems Short on Health Care Votes in House... For Now
Heading into a make-or-break week, Democrats' chief headcounter says he hasn't rounded up enough votes • Health Bill Is Biggest 'Faith-Based' House Vote Ever • LIVESHOTS: Noonan on Lahood Defending Health Bill • Dems Challenge GOP to Use Health Care in Election • GOP, Dems Pressure Fence-Sitters Over Health Care • YOU DECIDE: If Health Reform Passes, Who Wins? (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:29:35 GMT)
Marshall Loeb: Americans have mixed feelings about health care
All kinds of stories are written describing the many aspects of health-care reform, but few are written about how Americans react and respond to the idea. To close that gap a bit, we examine below the public’s response to some significant elements of the health-care debate. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:16:00 GMT)
Schools, health care, public safety lose millions in Va. budget
RICHMOND -- The Virginia General Assembly adjourned its annual legislative session Sunday evening after adopting a two-year, $82 billion budget that cuts millions from education, health care and public safety -- curtailing state spending more aggressively than any in generations while fulfilling the... (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:56:43 GMT)
Democratic leaders say health bill will pass
Democratic leaders scrambled Sunday to pull together enough support in the House for a make-or-break decision on health-care reform later this week, expressing optimism that a package will soon be signed into law by President Obama despite a lack of firm votes for passage. (Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:30:41 GMT)
Dem House vote-counter lacks health care votes now
The House's chief Democratic headcounter said Sunday he hadn't rounded up enough votes to pass President Barack Obama's health care overhaul heading into a make-or-break week, even as the White House's top political adviser said he was "absolutely confident" in its prospects. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:19:59 GMT)
White House says Obama's health care fix will pass this week
Top aides to President Barack Obama confidently predicted Sunday that his signature health care overhaul would finally pass through Congress this week, after a year of costly political wrangling. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:56:26 GMT)
As Health Vote Awaits, Future of a Presidency Waits, Too
Win or lose on health care, President Obama will face a vastly different political landscape after the fate of his plan is decided. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:22:21 GMT)
CORRECT: Democrats Remain Confident Of Passage Of Health Care
CORRECT: Democrats Remain Confident Of Passage Of Health Care (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:09:15 GMT)
Obama's health care legacy hangs on power of Clyburn's persuasion
WASHINGTON — The looming vote for final passage of the historic health-care bill is the stiffest challenge House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn has faced in his three-plus years as the lawmaker responsible for counting heads and ensuring passage of major legislation. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:01:00 GMT)
WATCH: Axelrod on Health Care
White House Sr. Advisor David Axelrod talks health care with ABC's Jake Tapper. David Axelrod - Jake Tapper - United States - Politics - President (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:47:08 GMT)
Axelrod Says Health Bill to Pass, Boehner Skeptical (Update2)
March 14 (Bloomberg) -- White House senior adviser David Axelrod said he believes the House of Representatives will approve health-care overhaul legislation by the end of this week, while House Minority Leader John Boehner predicted that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi doesn’t have enough votes for passage. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:37:34 GMT)
Axelrod confident health overhaul bill will pass
President Obama's top political adviser says lobbyists are gathering on Capitol Hill "like locusts" to try to derail health care legislation. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:51:15 GMT)
House vote counter hunting for health care votes
The Democrat's chief vote counter in the House says that right now there aren't enough votes to pass President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:24:25 GMT)
Boehner determined to kill Dem health care bill
The top House Republican says the GOP can defeat the Democratic health care bill that may reach the House floor this coming week. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:23:22 GMT)
Gibbs: House will pass health care this week
White House press secretary Robert Gibbs predicted Sunday that the House will pass fixes to the Senate health care bill this week. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:14:00 GMT)
Axelrod confident health overhaul bill will pass
President Barack Obama's top political adviser says lobbyists are gathering on Capitol Hill "like locusts" to try to derail health care legislation. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:32:53 GMT)
Pelosi confident House will pass health care bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Saturday she's confident the House will pass health care legislation and dismissed Republican criticism that she did not have enough votes for the measure. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:10:20 GMT)
Pelosi Signals Goal of Passing Health Measure Before Obama Trip
March 14 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signaled that she will seek passage this week of legislation overhauling the health-care system after President Barack Obama delayed the start of his trip to Asia until March 21. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:27:14 GMT)
Pelosi confident House will pass health care bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Saturday she's confident the House will pass health care legislation and dismissed Republican criticism that she did not have enough votes for the measure. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:10:29 GMT)
Pelosi Confident House Will Pass Health Care Bill
Pelosi says she's confident the House will pass health care legislation (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:59:23 GMT)
New Sen. Brown bashes Obama's 'bitter' health push
Newly arrived Republican Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts accused President Barack Obama and Democrats on Saturday of a "bitter, destructive and endless" drive to pass health overhaul legislation that Brown warned would be disastrous. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:35:30 GMT)
Catholic hospitals support health care bill
A group representing Catholic hospitals Saturday rallied behind President Barack Obama's health care bill ahead of a House vote in which anti-abortion lawmakers could play a decisive role. (Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:51:36 GMT)
Senate, Obama spar over health plan's pet projects
President Barack Obama says he wants projects helping specific states yanked from the health care bill Congress is writing. Democratic senators, being senators, beg to differ. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:31:01 GMT)
South Afghanistan blasts kill 27, injure 52: health official
A series of explosions in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar on Saturday has killed at least 27 people and injured another 52, the province's senior health official told AFP. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:14:25 GMT)
Catholic hospitals support health care bill
A group representing Catholic hospitals is rallying behind President Barack Obama's health care bill. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:13:53 GMT)
Catholic hospitals support health care bill
A group representing Catholic hospitals is rallying behind President Barack Obama's health care bill. Support from the Catholic Health Association could help persuade anti-abortion lawmakers to provide critical votes in the House for the overhaul. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:13:53 GMT)
As Video Games Become Ubiquitous, So Do Hand Health Problems
In gaming, a few seconds of uninterrupted rest or the simultaneous application of the entire contents of a first aid kit can heal most injuries. However, the ever-increasing numbers of gamers, their crossing of both age and gender boundaries, and the hours they put into their namesake activity can lead to some real world consequences to their health that can't be cured with a bottled fairy. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:35:38 GMT)
New Sen. Brown bashes Obama's `bitter' health push
Newly arrived Republican Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts accused President Barack Obama and Democrats on Saturday of a "bitter, destructive and endless" drive to pass health overhaul legislation that Brown warned would be disastrous. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:03:48 GMT)
A look at Democrats' health care overhaul
President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats are pulling together a final version of a health care overhaul bill and pushing for House votes as early as this coming week. Democrats are awaiting cost assessments from the Congressional Budget Office that will allow them to finish details. Some of the main features as the bill takes shape: (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:35:18 GMT)
Senate, Obama spar over health plan's pet projects
President Barack Obama says he wants projects helping specific states yanked from the health care bill Congress is writing. Democratic senators, being senators, beg to differ. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:26:48 GMT)
GOP warns again against passing health bill
Newly arrived Republican Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts accused President Obama and Democrats on Saturday of a "bitter, destructive and endless" drive to pass health overhaul legislation that Brown warned would be disastrous. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:58:03 GMT)
Health care battle delays Obama Pacific trip
The fierce and fateful battle over health care reform has forced President Barack Obama to delay his departure on a trip to Indonesia and Australia by three days, to March 21. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:37:51 GMT)
Democrats seek agreement, vote on health care
Under White House pressure to act swiftly, House and Senate Democratic leaders reached for agreement Friday on President Barack Obama's health care bill, sweetened suddenly by fresh billions for student aid and a sense that breakthroughs are at hand. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:09:13 GMT)
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