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After all the fuss, public health plan covers few
What's all the fuss about? After all the noise over Democrats' push for a government insurance plan to compete with private carriers, coverage numbers are finally in: Two percent. That's the estimated share of Americans younger than 65 who'd sign up for the public option plan under the health care bill that Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is steering toward House approval. The underwhelming ... (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:12:00 GMT)
Health-care reform likely to be shaped in statehouses
The debate over whether to let states opt out of any government-run health insurance plan overlooks a key facet of the health-care measures being assembled in Congress: When Washington is done, the shape of any new health-care system is likely to be finalized in Lansing and Boise and Baton Rouge. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:37:10 GMT)
Boehner: GOP has right answers on health care
Republicans have the answers to lower health costs and expanded coverage, not the Democrats who hold power in Washington and are creating more problems as they "recklessly pursue" a government takeover of the health care system, a GOP leader said. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:33:13 GMT)
Boehner: GOP has right answers on health care
(10-31) 19:33 PDT WASHINGTON, (AP) -- Republicans have the answers to lower health costs and expanded coverage, not the Democrats who hold power in Washington and are creating more problems as they "recklessly pursue" a government takeover of the... (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:14:28 GMT)
For those denied insurance because of preexisting conditions, health reform would bring major change
The major proposals pending in Congress would bar insurers from denying coverage in the individual market based on health status. In return, they could realize millions of new customers, thanks to a proposed requirement that all Americans carry insurance. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:58:37 GMT)
Health-care reform likely to be shaped in statehouses
The debate over whether to let states opt out of any government-run health insurance plan overlooks a key facet of the health-care measures being assembled in Congress: When Washington is done, the shape of any new health-care system is likely to be finalized in Lansing and Boise and Baton Rouge. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT)
Lack of insurance a health hazardous
Being uninsured can be disastrous for your health, particularly for those with a chronic illness such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, according to a Harvard study... (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:18:28 GMT)
Intervals between lung cancer diagnosis and treatment displays a health care disparity
Research published in the November 2009 issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology has found that intervals between lung cancer suspicion, diagnosis and treatment may be attributed to health care system discrepancies. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:33:01 GMT)
Flex spending accounts face hit in health overhaul
Those tax-free spending accounts that you and your co-workers use to help pay for dental work, insurance copayments or over-the-counter drugs face a hit under the health overhaul bills in Congress — unless a coalition that includes a powerful union, insurers and others can stop it. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:16:13 GMT)
Flex spending accounts face hit in health overhaul
(11-01) 05:16 PST WASHINGTON, (AP) -- Those tax-free spending accounts that you and your co-workers use to help pay for dental work, insurance copayments or over-the-counter drugs face a hit under the health overhaul bills in Congress _ unless a... Sponsored Topics: Insurance - United States Congress - Associated Press - Congress - Business (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:45:10 GMT)
Flex Spending Accounts Face Hit in Health Overhaul
Employer groups work to protect flexible spending accounts in health care bills (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:47:10 GMT)
House Dems unveil health bill, cheered on by Obama
House Democrats present huge health bill, including government insurance, cheered by Obama (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:13:15 GMT)
Pelosi: New health care bill is 'historic moment'
Pelosi presents 'historic' health care bill, says it will cover 96 percent of Americans (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:26:04 GMT)
Obama: Health overhaul a boon to small businesses
Obama says health care overhaul could save small businesses a quarter of their premium costs (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:26:05 GMT)
Bewildering bureaucracy has to go, says health boss
When Lester Levy took over public health services for 530,000 Aucklanders in June, he immediately visited the hot spot of North Shore Hospital's troubles.Ongoing publicity about the misery of long waits in the emergency care centre... (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:36:13 GMT)
Bewildering bureaucracy has to go, says health boss
When Lester Levy took over public health services for 530,000 Aucklanders in June, he immediately visited the hot spot of North Shore Hospital's troubles. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:59:30 GMT)
Lieberman: Would join health filibuster
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Sen. Joseph Lieberman, Ind-Conn., said Sunday that he would join a Republican filibuster to stop the creation of a government-run health plan option. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:49:19 GMT)
Republicans aim for rival health plan in House
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives plan to offer an alternative to Democrats' massive healthcare reform bill that would not raise taxes or require people or businesses to buy health insurance, the House Republican leader said on Sunday. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:36:27 GMT)
US Republicans prepare counter-offer on health reform
A leading Republican Congressman said Sunday that his party would present by the end of the week its own plan for health care reform, one of President Barack Obama's top domestic priorities. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:51:14 GMT)
Health care businesses at risk in House overhaul
Health bill hits insurers, drugs, medical devices as Dems search for votes, money to pass plan (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:26:31 GMT)
Two charged over Thai King health rumours: police
Two people have been charged in Thailand with spreading false information about the health of the king, after rumours last month sent the stock market plunging, police said Monday. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:31:31 GMT)
El Rey Market leads city in October health violations
El Rey Market, the popular south side grocery and Mexican restaurant, recently received 10 critical health violations, making it Milwaukee’s most-cited spot in the past month. Other restaurants, grocery stores and bars had problems, too. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:06:22 GMT)
Health minister will look into H1N1 doses given to private clinic
TORONTO - Ontario's Health Minister Deb Matthews says the province will look into Toronto Public Health's decision to give doses of the H1N1 vaccine to a private clinic in Toronto. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:31:00 GMT)
Flex spending accounts face hit in health overhaul
Those tax-free spending accounts that you and your co-workers use to help pay for dental work, insurance copayments or over-the-counter drugs face a hit under the health overhaul bills in Congress — unless a coalition that includes a powerful union, insurers and others can stop it. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:21 GMT)
Preemie births 'horrible health problem'
About 17 percent of babies in Cincinnati are born prematurely, compared to a healthy pregnancy of about 40 weeks. "Premature birth is a horrible public health problem," said Jim Greenberg, of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:10:08 GMT)
Health chief sounds tomato warning
Victorian health authorities have renewed their warnings over links between semi-dried tomatoes and an outbreak of hepatitis A following a further 23 cases of the infectious disease diagnosed in the past week. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:21:09 GMT)
Flex spending accounts face hit in health overhaul
Those tax-free spending accounts that you and your co-workers use to help pay for dental work, insurance copayments or over-the-counter drugs face a hit under the health overhaul bills in Congress — unless a coalition that includes a powerful union, insurers and others can stop it. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:40:48 GMT)
Health care plan hits rich with big tax increases
The typical family would be spared higher taxes from the House Democratic plan to overhaul health care, and their low-income neighbors could come out ahead. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:26:47 GMT)
42% Support Health Care Reform After Release of Pelosi's Version
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced the House version of health care reform legislation last week, but most voters are still opposed to the effort. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:08:03 GMT)
Health care issues: Why so many health care bills?
A look at key issues in the health care debate: (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:02:57 GMT)
Health care issues: Why so many health care bills?
A look at key issues in the health care debate: THE ISSUE: Why are there so many different health care proposals being discussed on Capitol Hill, and what exactly does Obama support? (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:02:57 GMT)
Health Care Issues: Why So Many Health Care Bills?
Health care issues: Of the 5 health care bills, which 1 has the blessing of Obama? (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:46:42 GMT)
Health Highlights: Nov. 2, 2009
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:04:13 GMT)
Holtz-Eakin Faces End Of His Health Coverage
Doug Holtz-Eakin, once head of the Congressional Budget Office, is still unemployed a year after his gig as Sen. John McCain's top health guru dried up. Holtz-Eakin's COBRA coverage is about to expire, and a preexisting condition makes him hard to insure. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:07:47 GMT)
Earnings Preview: Medco Health Solutions
Medco Health Solutions Inc., the largest U.S. pharmacy benefits manager, is scheduled to report its third-quarter results Tuesday morning. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst commentary for the period. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:20:20 GMT)
Public Option Role In Health Care May Be Minor
Despite all the controversy, a new CBO estimate indicates that relatively few people would be helped by a public health insurance plan. Any "opt-out" provision means at least some states are likely to bar a government-backed plan within their borders. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:28:44 GMT)
Lack of health insurance tied to child deaths
Hospitalized children who lack health insurance are more likely to die than those who have coverage, a large U.S. study finds. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:28:44 GMT)
Sneeze makes Americans back government health spending
A timely sneeze made Americans more likely to back substantial government spending on health care than on job creation, a study concluded Monday. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:31:49 GMT)
GOP Rep: Health reform scarier than terrorism
A Republican congresswoman says people have more to fear from Democratic health care legislation than from terrorists. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:37:01 GMT)
Middle class would pay thousands for health care
Government experts say some middle-class families would still face a big budget hit for health care, even with the new help that Democrats want to provide. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:50:17 GMT)
Idaho officials plug Meridian as health care hub
Economic development officials are promoting a corridor in southwestern Idaho as a health care hub, as they count on an existing hospital and a new Idaho State University facility to help attract newcomers. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:35:05 GMT)
GOP Rep: Health reform scarier than terrorism
A Republican congresswoman said Monday that people have more to fear from Democratic health care legislation than from terrorists. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:37:26 GMT)
New business coalition opposes House health bill
Eleven of the nation's largest business groups are beginning a multimillion-dollar TV ad campaign that says the health overhaul legislation in the House would raise taxes and worsen the economy without curbing medical expenses. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:07:11 GMT)
GOP health bill focuses on lower costs
The Republicans’ health care bill in the House focuses more on lowering costs than on expanding coverage, party leaders said Monday — setting up a stark divide between the GOP and Democrats who have made near universal coverage a top priority of their bills. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:18:00 GMT)
AP sources: House health bill totals $1.2T
The health care bill headed for a vote in the House this week costs $1.2 trillion or more over a decade, according to numerous Democratic officials and figures contained in an analysis by congressional budget experts, far higher than the $900 billion cited by President Obama as a price tag for his reform plan. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:56:51 GMT)
AP sources: House health bill totals $1.2 trillion
The health care bill headed for a vote in the House this week costs $1.2 trillion or more over a decade, according to numerous Democratic officials and figures contained in an analysis by congressional budget experts, far higher than the $900 billion cited by President Barack Obama as a price tag for his reform plan. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:51:36 GMT)
These 5 health care culprits cost $1 trillion
As the nation tries to deal with its annual $2.2 trillion health care pricetag, there's a way you can help save as much as $1 trillion: Take better care of yourself. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:45:50 GMT)
Health experts seek ways to eliminate malaria
Health experts and researchers met in the Kenyan capital Tuesday to find ways of eradicating malaria, the world's deadliest infectious disease that kills around 900,000 people every year. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:08:51 GMT)
2 tough health care issues remain in the House
Just a few unsolved problems — and one final sales job — stand between House Democratic leaders and a landmark vote on President Barack Obama's promised remake of the nation's health care system. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:14:15 GMT)
Health Tip: Nails Can Reveal Your Health
(HealthDay News) -- It's important to pay attention to changes in your nails, as they can indicate an underlying health problem. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:04:19 GMT)
Medco Health 3Q profit jumps 13.5 percent
Medco Health Solutions Inc., the largest U.S. pharmacy benefits manager, said Tuesday its profit rose 13.5 percent as the company gained new clients and benefited from price inflation of brand-name drugs. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:00:38 GMT)
Dakotas 2 largest health care systems merge
The two largest health systems in the Dakotas became one Monday, forming what officials said is the nation's largest not-for-profit rural health care provider. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:03:33 GMT)
Health care issues: Hold off for a better economy?
A look at key issues in the health care debate: (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:15:59 GMT)
US House to take up health care overhaul this week
The US House of Representatives will open debate on legislation to remake US health care late this week, with key votes expected early next week, a top Democratic leader told reporters Tuesday. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:49:34 GMT)
Health Highlights: Nov. 3, 2009
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:02:58 GMT)
House GOP offers 230-page health bill
House Republicans have produced a health care bill to offer as an alternative to legislation by majority Democrats, focusing more on lowering costs than expanding coverage. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:04:28 GMT)
Mom's antidepressants tied to child health risks
Babies whose mothers used antidepressants during pregnancy visit the doctor more often and have higher risks of certain health problems than other children their age, a new study suggests. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:52:05 GMT)
Reid indicates timetable for health care may slip
The Senate Democratic leader is indicating lawmakers may not complete health care legislation this year, missing President Barack Obama's deadline on his signature issue. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:43:52 GMT)
ND exec: Health changes would boost costs
The president of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota says health care reform measures in Congress would accelerate increases in insurance costs. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:57:26 GMT)
US health care fight may slip into 2010
President Barack Obama's top Democratic ally in the US Senate hinted Tuesday that the pitched political battle to remake US health care could slip to 2010 in what would be a setback for the White House. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:45:11 GMT)
Abortion funding opens rift in House health bill
WASHINGTON — Would abortions be easier or harder to obtain under the health care overhaul legislation that the House of Representatives is likely to consider later this week? (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:37:00 GMT)
Reid Signals Delay in Passing Health Bill This Year
Senate majority leader Harry Reid says he "won't be bound by timelines" on health care reform despite pressure to complete a bill this year (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:45:07 GMT)
Deficit-Neutral Health Proposals May Make Fiscal Fixes Trickier
Fiscal watchdogs are warning that Democrats' health care plans -- notably the bigger House bill -- would make America's unsustainable budget problems even harder to solve. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:09:17 GMT)
Outline of Republicans’ Health Care Vision
A draft of health care legislation by Republicans in Congress would make the following changes in the insurance market. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:45:21 GMT)
Reid indicates timetable for health care may slip
In a blow to the White House, the Senate's top Democrat signaled Tuesday that Congress may fail to meet a year-end deadline for passing health care legislation, leaving the measure's fate to the uncertainties of the 2010 election season. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:48:10 GMT)
Health Care Rx panelists debate the costs of Congress's reform bills
Excerpts from Health Care Rx, where experts debate their policy prescriptions for the health-care system. For the full discussion, go to http://views.washingtonpost.com/ (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
Today's debate: Public health
Today's debate: Public health (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:09:31 GMT)
Reid signals delay of health care bill
Reid signals delay of health care bill (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:12 GMT)
Reid Signals Delay in Passing Health Bill This Year
Senate majority leader Harry Reid says he "won't be bound by timelines" on health care reform despite pressure to complete a bill this year (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:45:00 GMT)
Health Tip: Keep a Health Journal
(HealthDay News) -- When your doctor asks you about any illnesses, injuries or past procedures, there's no need to commit it all to memory if you keep a health journal. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:03:08 GMT)
Health care issues: Other presidents have tried
A look at key issues in the health care debate: (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:00:16 GMT)
House Dems set stage for pivotal health vote
House Democrats have cleared the way for a pivotal floor vote on health care overhaul as early as the weekend, after tweaking their 1,990-page bill to crack down harder on insurance companies. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:25:42 GMT)
House Democrats clear the way for health care vote
House Democrats cleared the way Wednesday for a pivotal floor vote on health care overhaul as early as the weekend, after tweaking their 1,900-page bill to crack down harder on insurance companies. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:14:25 GMT)
Analysis: Health care delay would frustrate Obama
Delay is rarely good for politicians trying to pass legislation. The possibility that Congress might not complete action on a major health care bill this year is another frustration for President Barack Obama and his allies. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:44:52 GMT)
Health Highlights: Nov. 4, 2009
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:03:02 GMT)
US House eyes Saturday health care vote
The US House of Representatives was on course Wednesday to vote this weekend on sweeping legislation to overhaul US health care, President Barack Obama's top domestic priority, officials said. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:54:36 GMT)
Health care bill ready for full House
House Democratic leaders have put the finishing touches on their health care bill and could bring it to the full chamber as soon as Friday. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:25:58 GMT)
Canada health worker fired for hockey flu shots
Senior health officials in the Canadian province of Alberta said on Wednesday they had fired an unidentified worker for giving National Hockey League players preferential access to the H1N1 flu vaccine. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:19:34 GMT)
House Bill May Roil Retiree Health Care
Efforts by House Democrats to protect retiree health benefits could end up doing just the opposite while also undermining their vow to keep the health care overhaul from adding to the deficit. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:27:31 GMT)
Democrats say elections won't stop health care
Far from chastened by off-year election setbacks, congressional Democrats vowed no let-up in the drive to pass controversial health care Wednesday, arguing that the way to regain voter trust was to complete what they started in more prosperous political times. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:31:01 GMT)
Haggling Over Abortion Compromise in Health Bill
The issue of federal money for abortion is a political land mine on the path to passing health care legislation, which is scheduled for a vote in the House on Saturday. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:30:31 GMT)
AP Sources: Dem Health bill to get AARP backing
In a coup for House Democrats, AARP will endorse sweeping health care overhaul legislation headed for a history-making floor vote, officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday. An endorsement from the seniors' lobby was critical when then-President George W. Bush pushed the Medicare prescription drug benefit through a closely divided Congress in 2003. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:31:31 GMT)
AP sources: Dem Health bill to get AARP backing
In a coup for House Democrats, AARP will endorse sweeping health care overhaul legislation headed for a history-making floor vote, officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:28:16 GMT)
House GOP health plan would cover relatively few
Congressional budget umpires say the House Republican health plan would only make a small dent in the number of uninsured Americans. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:30:47 GMT)
Thai king health rumour charges 'baseless': watchdog
A media rights group Thursday called for the dismissal of "baseless" charges against three people accused of spreading false rumours about the Thai king's health that sent stocks plunging last month. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:56:22 GMT)
Doctors Point Out Gaps in U.S. Health Care
THURSDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) -- The United States lags behind other developed countries in a range of health-care practices, according to a new international survey of primary care doctors. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:03:34 GMT)
Health Highlights: Nov. 5, 2009
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:03:38 GMT)
H1N1 is now world's dominant flu virus, World Health Organization says
The H1N1 virus has now become the dominant influenza virus around the globe, with high levels and an increase of activity in many regions, the World Health Organization said Thursday. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:08:49 GMT)
Majority leader: House will pass health bill
The second-ranking House Democrat predicted that historic health care legislation will be passed Saturday, extending coverage to tens of millions of uninsured and banning the industry from turning people away. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:09:16 GMT)
AARP endorses House health care bill
The push to overhaul health care received a major boost Thursday as the nation's largest organization of older Americans endorsed legislation drafted by top House Democrats. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:14:11 GMT)
Health worker fired for hockey flu shots
Senior health officials in the Canadian province of Alberta said on Wednesday they had fired an unidentified worker for giving National Hockey League players preferential access to the H1N1 flu vaccine. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:14:30 GMT)
TPG and Pension Plan to Buy IMS Health
IMS Health, a health care data company, said Thursday that it had agreed to be acquired by the private equity firm TPG and Canada Pension Plan for $4 billion in cash. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:15:58 GMT)
Top Obama ally: Health care overhaul will happen in 2009
US President Barack Obama's top Democratic ally in the House of Representatives predicted Thursday that the Congress will approve a sweeping bill to overhaul US health care this year. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:23:27 GMT)
Thousands rally to protest health care bill
Thousands of conservatives are rallying at the Capitol against the Democrats' health care overhaul plan. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:25:37 GMT)
IMS Health to be bought for $4 billion by TPG, CPP
Health care data company IMS Health Inc. said Thursday it is being bought by investment funds TPG Capital and CPP Investment Board for $4 billion. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:26:30 GMT)
Health care bill's supporters, opponents flock to Capitol
WASHINGTON — Gene Otto left his Olympia, Wash., bakery for a day, flew across the country to the nation's capital and told four members of Congress why it's important that they overhaul America's health care system. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:43:00 GMT)
Health insurers weather storms heading into 2010
Rising unemployment, swine flu and the threat of health care reform all ganged up on managed care companies in the third quarter and could hurt their performance heading into 2010. But most of the large publicly traded health insurers reported better-than-expected profit growth for the latest period, and analysts still see strong core businesses beneath the challenges facing the industry. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:22:23 GMT)
While Activists Hold A D.C. Tea Party, Dems Try To Clear Health Bill Hurdles
Anti-tax tea party activists flexed their muscle on Capitol Hill Thursday as thousands marched to protest the Democrats' health care bill. Inside, tensions remained over abortion and labor issues as House leaders pushed for a vote on their health care bill by this weekend. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:48:24 GMT)
Obama, House Dems confident on health care vote
Buoyed by two major endorsements, House Democratic leaders on Thursday predicted swift passage of President Barack Obama's historic health overhaul initiative. The president himself declared, "We are closer to passing this reform than ever before." (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:02:39 GMT)
'Kill the bill' protesters target health care
Chanting "Kill the bill," thousands of conservatives incensed over the Democrats' health care overhaul protested at the Capitol on Thursday, arguing that the legislation amounts to a government takeover of the nation's medical system. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:49:37 GMT)
Health reform bill allows for Hawaii to opt out
Hawaii would be allowed to opt out of key requirements of national health care reform legislation, the only state given such a privilege because it already has its own comprehensive health insurance law. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:53:51 GMT)
Obama to visit House on eve of weekend health vote
As the U.S. House prepares to vote on the most sweeping expansion of health care coverage in four decades, President Obama heads to Capitol Hill on Friday to make a push for a bill that now has the support of powerful groups representing retirees and doctors. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:19:07 GMT)
Obama delays Capitol Hill pitch on health care
President Barack Obama is pushing back a trip to Capitol Hill aimed at discussing the proposed health care overhaul with lawmakers. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:27:48 GMT)
Obama, House Dems press for health care votes
President Barack Obama and House Democrats scrambled on Thursday to secure the votes to pass a historic health care overhaul initiative, working to ease disagreements with rank-and-file lawmakers over abortion and illegal immigrants. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:44:07 GMT)
Obama visits House on eve of weekend health vote
As the U.S. House prepares to vote on the most sweeping expansion of health care coverage in four decades, President Obama heads to Capitol Hill to make a push for a bill that now has the support of powerful groups representing retirees and doctors. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:14:53 GMT)
Today's topic: Health care
Today's topic: Health care (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:09:43 GMT)
Obama, House Dems press for health care votes
President Barack Obama and House Democrats scrambled on Thursday to secure the votes to pass a historic health care overhaul initiative, working to ease disagreements with rank-and-file lawmakers over abortion and illegal immigrants. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:40:05 GMT)
Obama to stump for House weekend health vote
Obama to stump for House weekend health vote (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:31:15 GMT)
House Dems push for votes on health bill
House Democrats are scrambling to secure enough support to pass President Barack Obama's historic health overhaul initiative, working to soothe last-minute concerns from rank-and-file Democrats ahead of a make-or-break vote. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:21:49 GMT)
Health care issues: Age and sex rating
A look at key issues in the nation's health care debate: (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:01:32 GMT)
Planned Sat. vote on health care may be delayed
A House leader says Democrats haven't yet lined up enough votes to pass their health care overhaul bill and may push the vote set for Saturday back one day or more. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:12:09 GMT)
House Dems say Sat. vote on health care may slip
House Democrats acknowledged they don't yet have the votes to pass a sweeping overhaul of the nation's health care system, and signaled they may push back the vote until Sunday or early next week. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:54:56 GMT)
Health Highlights: Nov. 6, 2009
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:03:03 GMT)
Ill. governor candidates split on health care
Candidates for Illinois governor are split over a national health care plan with all but one Republican saying the state should opt out if it can, a position rejected by Democrats Pat Quinn and Dan Hynes. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:24:23 GMT)
Many House Democrats still resist health care bill
WASHINGTON — Democrats in the House of Representatives struggled Friday to find enough votes to pass sweeping health care legislation, as lawmakers prepared for an all-day debate and perhaps a final vote on the bill Saturday. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:32:00 GMT)
Obama will push health bill in Saturday Hill visit
President Barack Obama still expects to have a health care overhaul bill to sign by year's end and plans to personally lobby for it in a visit to Capitol Hill on Saturday, the White House said. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:45:12 GMT)
On Health Care, Democrats Play Down Election Results
Even politically vulnerable Democrats in Congress said the party’s losses in two governor’s races this week were not big influences on their decision on health care. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:15:11 GMT)
House Dems struggle for final votes on health care
Amid intense lobbying by the Obama administration, House Democratic leaders struggled Friday for the final votes needed to pass sweeping health care legislation, offering fresh concessions to abortion opponents and working to ease concerns among Hispanic holdouts. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:23:26 GMT)
Fund-Raising Adds to Competing Pressures on Pelosi Over Health Care
Speaker Nancy Pelosi raises funds in part to help re-elect her most vulnerable members, many from Republican-leaning districts leery of liberal health care proposals. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:45:31 GMT)
Abortion threatens House health care bill
The issue of abortion threatened to derail House Democrats' health care bill Friday unless staunchly anti-abortion Democrats and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops succeeded in their effort to get strict abortion limitations into the measure. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:26:10 GMT)
Obama to push lawmakers as health care vote looms
President Barack Obama, his top domestic priority in the balance, was to make a rare in-person plea Saturday for wary lawmakers to cast an historic vote for legislation to remake US health care. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:26:56 GMT)
Obama calls holdouts on health care
House Democrats have cleared an impasse over abortion that has been holding up a vote on sweeping health care legislation. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:56:10 GMT)
Democrats clear impasse blocking health care vote
Capping months of months of struggle, House Democrats cleared an abortion-related impasse blocking a vote on sweeping health care legislation late Friday and officials expressed optimism they had finally lined up the support needed to pass President Barack Obama's top domestic priority. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:31:14 GMT)
Decision day for health care in the House
President Barack Obama is trying to close the deal in the House on his health care overhaul, facing a make-or-break vote that's certain to be seen as a test of his presidency. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:02:45 GMT)
House opens debate on historic health bill
The House has opened debate on President Barack Obama's landmark health care overhaul that would extend insurance to tens of millions of Americans and enact dramatic changes to the country's medical system. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:17:37 GMT)
Democrats Get Deal on Abortion Ahead of Health Debate
Nov. 7 (Bloomberg) -- House Democrats moved to clear one of the last hurdles to a historic debate on legislation to overhaul the U.S. health system, agreeing to a demand by 40 lawmakers to allow a vote on restricting funds for abortion. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:08:50 GMT)
Bishops' backing may get health bill to 218
House leaders have won the backing of the nation’s Catholic bishops for health reform, a critical last-minute boost that could give the bill enough momentum – and enough votes – for passage as early as Saturday. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:26:00 GMT)
Rep. Dingell takes gavel as House debates health
Democrats gave the gavel to the longest-serving House member ever as the chamber began debating legislation overhauling the country's health care system. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:10:04 GMT)
Obama to push lawmakers on health care vote
President Barack Obama, his top domestic priority in the balance, was to make a rare in-person plea Saturday for wary lawmakers to cast an historic vote for legislation to remake US health care. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:16:12 GMT)
House opens debate on health care overhaul bill
President Barack Obama's landmark health care overhaul moved toward a vote in the House Saturday after anti-abortion lawmakers won a chance to knock out language that would let people who get federal subsidies buy insurance plans that include abortion coverage. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:45:31 GMT)
Obama seeks health care votes on Capitol Hill
President Barack Obama has ended his Capitol Hill meeting with House Democrats as he tries to round up Democratic votes for his health care overhaul. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:24:37 GMT)
Obama appeals for health care votes
President Barack Obama has made a last-minute personal appeal to Democrats to pass landmark health care legislation. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:28:15 GMT)
Saturday health care vote slated
President Obama is trying to close the deal in the House on his health care overhaul, facing a make-or-break vote that's certain to be seen as a test of his presidency. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:29:41 GMT)
Obama allies see health care victory
The US House of Representatives is drawing close to a vote on the broadest US health care overhaul in forty years, spurred on by President Barack Obama's call to "answer the call of history." (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:16:47 GMT)
Obama asks House to vote on health care bill
Triumphant Democrats steered landmark health care legislation to the brink of passage in the House late Saturday night, spurred by a summons from President Barack Obama to "answer the call of history" and expand coverage to millions who lack it. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:48:47 GMT)
House passes historic health bill
The House of Representatives passed legislation for the first time Saturday night that would provide health coverage to almost every American after nearly a century of false starts and un-kept campaign promises. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:18:00 GMT)
House passes historic health care bill, with one GOP vote
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives Saturday passed, by a vote of 220 to 215, historic health care legislation that would require virtually all Americans to obtain health insurance and create a government-run health insurance plan to help them do so. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:26:00 GMT)
US House approves sweeping health care overhaul
The US House of Representatives has approved the broadest US health care overhaul in a half-century, handing President Barack Obama a major victory on his top domestic priority. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:28:47 GMT)
House passes health care reform bill
The House of Representatives on Saturday night passed a sweeping health care bill by a vote of 220-215. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:48:33 GMT)
Key details of Democrats' health overhaul bill
The House health care bill passed Saturday would: (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:56:10 GMT)
House Roll Call: Health care
The 220-215 roll call Saturday by which the House passed a Democratic-written health care bill. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:25:16 GMT)
House passes health care bill on close vote
In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:31:15 GMT)
House passes health care bill on close vote
In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:32:47 GMT)
Obama wins big as House approves health care bill
The US House of Representatives has approved the broadest overhaul of US health care in four decades, handing President Barack Obama a hard-fought victory for his top domestic priority. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:13:11 GMT)
With victory in House, health care reform moves to Senate
The House of Representatives passed a sweeping health care bill Saturday night with a tight vote of 220-215, making it the biggest expansion of health care coverage since Medicare was created more than 40 years ago. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:41:54 GMT)
Party-Buckers on the Health Care Vote Mostly From 'Purple' Seats
Four out of five House members who didn't side with their party on the health care bill represent districts that voted for the opposite party's presidential nominee in the 2008 election -- districts that voted both red and blue. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:46:16 GMT)
Landmark health bill passes House on close vote
The Democratic-controlled House has narrowly passed landmark health care reform legislation, handing President Barack Obama a hard won victory on his signature domestic priority. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:25:00 GMT)
Tough road ahead in Senate for health care bill
The Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed far-reaching health care legislation, handing President Barack Obama a hard-won victory on his chief domestic priority though the road ahead in the Senate promises to be rocky. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:39:09 GMT)
Democrats gird for next step in health care fight
Democrats braced for the next battle in pushing the most sweeping US health care overhaul in a half-century through Congress, after handing President Barack Obama victory in a narrow House vote. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:53:48 GMT)
220-215: The Politics Behind Obama's Congressional Health-Care Win
220-215: The Politics Behind Obama's Congressional Health-Care Win (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:59:50 GMT)
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