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Senate debate on health care bill opens with heated rhetoric
The U.S. Senate on Monday opened what is expected to be a lengthy and rancorous debate on a sweeping bill to overhaul the nation's health care system. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:00:07 GMT)
Kennedy touts health care reform, sidesteps flap
Rep. Patrick Kennedy used the language of faith Monday to rally support for expanding the nation's health insurance system in his first public appearance since escalating a public feud with Rhode Island's Roman Catholic bishop over health care and publicly financed abortion. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:12:27 GMT)
Reid 'confident' Senate will pass health care bill
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he is "confident" the Senate will pass a health care bill, but it will take extra work on weekends in December to get it done. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:22:36 GMT)
Health care Q& A
During the health care debate, USA TODAY answers reader-submitted questions about the congressional bills. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:29:27 GMT)
Emotions high, Senate opens partisan health debate
Riven by partisanship, the Senate plunged into a widely anticipated debate Monday over sweeping health care legislation that President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats have vowed to approve and Republicans have sworn to block. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:38:45 GMT)
Reid sees a holiday blitz on health bill
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid predicted Monday he'll have the votes to enact a sweeping rewrite of the nation's health care laws. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:42:26 GMT)
Senate health bill wouldn't increase insurance costs for most, CBO says
As the Senate opened debate Monday on a landmark plan to overhaul the nation's health-care system, congressional budget analysts said the measure would leave premiums unchanged or slightly lower for the vast majority of Americans, contradicting assertions by the insurance industry that the average... (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
Health-Insurance Costs Won’t Rise for Most in U.S., Study Finds
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- The Obama Administration hailed a congressional report that predicted most Americans will pay no more for insurance coverage under health-care legislation being debated in the U.S. Senate. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:00:01 GMT)
Divided Senate plunges into health care debate
Riven by partisanship, the Senate plunged into a widely anticipated debate Monday over sweeping health care legislation that President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats have vowed to approve and Republicans have sworn to block. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:59:41 GMT)
Laid-off workers face expiration of health benefit
An auto parts employee laid off from his job last year has been able to hang onto his health insurance because the federal government has picked up most of the tab. That subsidy ends Tuesday for Don Hall and thousands of other Americans. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:38:34 GMT)
Holocaust survivors blast Demjanjuk health claims
Holocaust survivors on Tuesday accused John Demjanjuk of exaggerating his health problems to try to derail his trial ahead of harrowing testimony on the horrors of the Sobibor Nazi death camp. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:45:34 GMT)
Q&A: Pressing concerns on health care legislation
During the health care debate, USA TODAY answers reader-submitted questions about the congressional bills. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:32:13 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 1, 2009
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:04:00 GMT)
Medicare is flashpoint as Senate digs in on health
Senate Republicans rally behind an amendment to protect the Medicare program from cuts in a health-care overhaul, as the chamber opens a second day of what promises to be a long and divisive debate about revamping the U.S. health-care system. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:16:13 GMT)
U.S. health officials to review disaster plan
Stung by the continuing struggle to make a vaccine against the swine flu pandemic, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said on Tuesday her department would review its approach to disaster preparedness. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:25:51 GMT)
Senate plows to 1st vote on health care
A Republican senator contended Tuesday during rancorous floor debate that President Obama's sweeping health care changes will hurt seniors. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:36:47 GMT)
Health care bill questions answered
Will health care legislation cover tort reform or fully allow consumers to buy plans from other states? (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:36:49 GMT)
McDonald's COO Alvarez to retire, cites health
McDonald's Corp Chief Operating Officer Ralph Alvarez, who was widely believed to be in line for the fast-food chain's top job, will retire on December 31 due to health reasons, the company said on Tuesday. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:42:57 GMT)
Health care proposal favors insurance industry
Readers sound off on flaws in the health care bill, special interest groups, and the difference between a benefit and an entitlement. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:09:51 GMT)
Alvarez cites health in departing McDonald's post
McDonald's Corp. said Tuesday that long-time executive Ralph Alvarez will retire as president and chief operating officer at the end of the year, due to health reasons. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:24:25 GMT)
Nation's preparedness for health threats will be reviewed
Citing the balky swine flu vaccination campaign and other shortcomings in the nation's medical defenses, a top Obama administration official has announced a major review of the government's efforts to develop new protections against pandemics, bioterrorism and other health threats. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:30:43 GMT)
Tempers rise as Senate moves toward health vote
A Republican senator asserted Tuesday during a rancorous floor debate that President Barack Obama's health care overhaul will shorten the lives of America's seniors by cutting Medicare. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:32:41 GMT)
Senators Pitch to Women and Elderly on Health Bill
In the health care debate, senators appealed to two potent political constituencies, with Democrats seeking additional medical benefits for women and Republicans vowing to preserve and protect Medicare for older Americans. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:45:21 GMT)
Federal Health Officials to Review Disaster Plan
Stung by the struggle to make a swine flu vaccine, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said her department would review its approach to disaster preparedness. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:46:31 GMT)
Senators express hope for a health reform bill
Senators prepared to cast their first votes Wednesday on health-care reform, but even as partisan divisions hardened and contentious amendments stacked up, Democrats increasingly expressed optimism that they would succeed in passing a bill before Christmas. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
Tempers flare as Senate debates health care
A Republican senator asserted Tuesday during a rancorous floor debate that President Barack Obama's health care overhaul will shorten the lives of America's seniors by cutting Medicare. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:05:48 GMT)
Not HHS secretary, but in health care fight anyway
Look who's at the health care negotiating table — Tom Daschle. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:33:02 GMT)
Health care issues: Overutilization of care
A look at key issues in the nation's health care debate: (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:33:43 GMT)
Republicans Challenge Health Measure’s Medicare Cuts
Dec. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Senate Republicans will challenge a Democratic plan to cut hundreds of billions of dollars from Medicare, raising the specter of rationed care for seniors as lawmakers prepare to vote on amendments to health legislation. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:05:37 GMT)
HIV/AIDS: Is Obama Scaling Back Bush's Health Push?
Many global health advocates worry that the success of the Bush Administration's global AIDS initiative may be jeopardized by harsh economic realities and shifting political priorities (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:20:00 GMT)
Orszag: Health care efficiencies may take decades
The White House budget director said Wednesday that it may take decades for America to have an efficient health care system even if Congress passes a major overhaul this year. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:56:46 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 2, 2009
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:02:53 GMT)
Republicans Challenge Health Measure’s Medicare Cuts
Dec. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Senate Republicans will challenge a Democratic plan to cut hundreds of billions of dollars from Medicare, raising the specter of rationed care for seniors as lawmakers prepare to vote on amendments to health legislation. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:10:38 GMT)
Pro-Choice Groups Protest Tougher Abortion Restrictions in Health Care Bill
Abortion rights activists were lobbying lawmakers Wednesday in an effort to torpedo tougher restrictions on abortion coverage in the health care legislation that is being debated in the Senate. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:20:03 GMT)
Orszag: Health care efficiencies may take decades
The White House budget director said Wednesday that it may take decades for America to have an efficient health care system even if Congress passes a major overhaul this year. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:30:34 GMT)
Catalyst Health sets annual high after upgrade
Shares of pharmacy benefits manager Catalyst Health Solutions Inc. rose to an annual high Wednesday after an analyst upgraded the stock, saying the industry should continue to grow and Catalyst will be able to win more business. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:43:00 GMT)
More work needed to cut health costs: White House
Congressional efforts to revamp the U.S. healthcare system are not enough to stem soaring health costs or close the nation's budget gap, a top Obama administration official said on Wednesday, adding that current bills must be strengthened to help rein in spending. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:32:19 GMT)
Not HHS secretary, but in health care fight anyway
Look who's at the health care negotiating table — Tom Daschle. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:33:17 GMT)
Health Gains From Lowered Smoking Rates in Jeopardy
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2 (HealthDay News) -- The overall health of the U.S. population has improved over the past three decades, largely because people have quit smoking in droves, but a new study suggests those gains might soon be wiped out if the rising obesity rates among Americans don't level off or drop. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:04:01 GMT)
AARP backs Democrats in Senate health care fight
With a Senate showdown looming, the politically potent AARP rode to the rescue of Democrats on Wednesday, supporting $460 billion in Medicare cuts to help pay for landmark health care legislation. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:24:47 GMT)
Senate Breaks Health Stalemate; First Votes Today
Senate Democrats and Republicans said they had broken an impasse over the seemingly simple question of how and when to vote on the first amendments to a sweeping health care bill. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:45:42 GMT)
Democrats Threaten to Bypass Republican Changes on Health Bill
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Senate Democrats threatened to bypass Republican amendments to hasten debate over U.S. health-care legislation as delays jeopardized the goal of passage this year. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:01:00 GMT)
Where Did Health Care Reform Go?
Congress is quietly watering down provisions in health care legislation that were supposed to control medical costs (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:24:56 GMT)
62% Oppose Single-Payer Health Care System
Only 27% of voters nationwide favor a single-payer health care system where the federal government provides coverage for everyone. That's down five points from August. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:10:45 GMT)
Health care issues: Preventive measures
A look at key issues in the health care debate: (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:01:53 GMT)
Senate gets set for first health care votes Thurs.
Senate leaders say they're finally ready to start voting on health care overhaul legislation — after four days of angry debate. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:21:48 GMT)
Health care software founder charged with fraud
A California businessman has been accused of using bogus financial data to defraud investors who put $60 million into a health care transaction software company he founded. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:11:31 GMT)
Senate set for first health care votes Thurs.
After three days of angry debate, the Senate was poised to cast its first vote Thursday on remaking the nation's health care system, with Democrats and Republicans offering amendments that address Americans' fears about women's health and Medicare. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:51:12 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 3, 2009
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:02:55 GMT)
Senate casts 1st votes to overhaul health care
Senators have voted to safeguard coverage of mammograms and preventive screening tests for women under any health care overhaul legislation. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:13:55 GMT)
Senate casts 1st votes to overhaul health care
In its first vote on health care overhaul, the Senate Thursday narrowly approved an amendment to safeguard coverage of mammograms and preventive screening tests for women under a revamped system. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:30:45 GMT)
US Senate casts first votes on Obama health plan
The US Senate on Thursday cast its first votes on legislation to enact President Barack Obama's top domestic priority, overhauling US health care, four days into its bitter debate on the plan. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:54:12 GMT)
Health insurers push back as debate heats up
The health insurance industry on Thursday struck back at provisions in Congress' healthcare proposals that it said would do little to curb the nation's spiraling costs or provide people more affordable coverage. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:20:01 GMT)
Senate votes to keep Medicare cuts in health bill
Casting its first votes on revamping the nation's health care system, the Senate rejected a Republican bid Thursday to stave off Medicare cuts and approved safeguards for coverage of mammograms and other preventive tests for women. The first round of votes ended with a fragile Democratic coalition hanging together. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:43:02 GMT)
Medicare cuts stay in Senate's health care bill
Casting its first votes on revamping the nation's health care system, the Senate rejected a Republican bid Thursday to stave off Medicare cuts and approved safeguards for coverage of mammograms and other preventive tests for women. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:37:28 GMT)
Health officials to review disaster plan
Stung by the continuing struggle to make a vaccine against the swine flu pandemic, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said on Tuesday her department would review its approach to disaster preparedness. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:07:05 GMT)
Senate health bill inches forward
After a three-day impasse, the Senate moved on the first four amendments to the health care legislation Thursday, but the public option, abortion and financing the plan remained serious obstacles to negotiating a final bill. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:52:00 GMT)
Senate OKs health care amendment on mammogram access
The Senate took another step forward in the health care debate Thursday, casting its first votes on what is certain to be a long series of politically charged amendments. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:43:48 GMT)
Senate Backs Preventive Health Care for Women
The vote on health benefits for women would override new recommendations that said routine mammograms should begin at age 50, rather than 40. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:45:21 GMT)
Health bill survives first big test - on Medicare
Unflinching on a critical first test, Senate Democrats closed ranks Thursday behind $460 billion in politically risky Medicare cuts at the heart of health care legislation, thwarting a Republican attempt to doom President Barack Obama's sweeping overhaul. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:09:24 GMT)
Treating a Community’s Health Needs That Reform May Not Fix
The Erie Family Health Center, in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, will not turn patients away, even if they cannot pay. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:15:21 GMT)
Obama Health Overhaul May Fail to Cut Spending on Medical Care
Dec. 4 (Bloomberg) -- White House Budget Director Peter Orszag says the medical-system overhaul now being debated in the Senate puts in place “crucial steps” to help slow the growth of U.S. health-care spending. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:01:00 GMT)
Health bill survives first big test - on Medicare
Unflinching on a critical first test, Senate Democrats closed ranks Thursday behind $460 billion in politically risky Medicare cuts at the heart of health care legislation, thwarting a Republican attempt to doom President Barack Obama's sweeping overhaul. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:56:03 GMT)
Where Did Health-Care Reform Go?
Congress is quietly watering down provisions in health care legislation that were supposed to control medical costs (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:16:04 GMT)
Iranian group: health care blocked at Iraq camp
Members of an Iranian opposition group claimed Friday that Iraqi authorities are limiting their access to outside health care at a camp in northern Iraq where they have been under watch since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:53:09 GMT)
Health care issues: Medical cost inflation
A look at key issues in the health care debate: (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:01:03 GMT)
Health care issues: Medical cost inflation
A look at key issues in the health care debate: THE ISSUE: Why do medical costs increase at a rate faster than inflation? (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:01:03 GMT)
'Doughnut hole' unites seniors wary of health bill
Lawmakers have wooed seniors skeptical of the health care overhaul by emphasizing the plan would close the "doughnut hole" — a gap in Medicare drug coverage that can cost thousands of dollars a year. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:08:20 GMT)
Moderates seek greater health care cost controls
Two moderate senators who could be critical to passage of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul on Friday pushed for greater cost containment measures in the landmark legislation. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:12:40 GMT)
Smaller Airports May Endanger Health
FRIDAY, Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) -- As corporate and private jets take off and land at small airports across the country, their engine exhaust fills the air with small particles of combustion that could affect the health of people living nearby, suggests a new study by California researchers. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:03:21 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 4, 2009
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:03:23 GMT)
Moderates seek greater health care cost controls
Two moderate senators who could be crucial to passage of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul pushed for greater cost containment measures in the landmark legislation. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:55:53 GMT)
Iranian group: Health care blocked at Iraq camp
Members of an Iranian opposition group claimed Friday that Iraqi authorities are limiting their access to outside health care at a camp in northern Iraq where they have been under watch since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:32:35 GMT)
Senate moderates hold key to health care's fate
The fate of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul is in the hands of a dozen or so political moderates in the Senate. What makes it unpredictable is that they don't agree on two critical issues — abortion and whether to allow the government to sell insurance in competition with private insurers. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:21:55 GMT)
Senators want new tax limit on health execs pay
U.S. Democratic senators sought on Friday to lower the amount of compensation on which executives of health insurers would have to pay taxes by amending healthcare reform legislation before the Senate. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:49:06 GMT)
Senate roll vote on long-term health care
The 51-47 roll call Friday by which the Senate rejected a Republican-led effort to eliminate a long-term care program from the health care bill. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:09:27 GMT)
Senate Roll Call: Long-term care in health bill
The 51-47 roll call Friday by which the Senate rejected a Republican-led effort to eliminate a long-term care program from the health care bill. The measure required 60 votes. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:12:23 GMT)
Skillful McConnell leads GOP opposition to health bill
WASHINGTON — For weeks, Democratic leaders gritted their teeth whenever Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell airily dismissed suggestions that Republicans would work to slow the health care debate. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:13:00 GMT)
Abortion battle could derail health bill
In the past week, abortion has flared up as a major impediment to passage of a health care reform bill in the Senate, taking a similar path as it did during the House debate — from obscurity to obstacle in a matter of days. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:51:00 GMT)
Efforts to Strip Health Care Provisions Fall Short
Senate Democrats beat back Republican efforts to strip out two major provisions of their health care bill, which would make deep cuts in payments to private Medicare Advantage plans and create a new long-term-care insurance program. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:15:11 GMT)
Senators want new tax limit on health execs pay
U.S. Democratic senators sought to further squeeze the health insurance industry on Friday by reducing the tax deduction certain companies can take for executive pay. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:51:04 GMT)
Senate's Progress on Health Care Bill Grinds to Halt Over Democratic Divisions
President Obama's sweeping vision of a health care overhaul, which barely gained the House's approval last month, has come to a screeching halt in the Senate where Democrats remain sharply divided and Republican opposition hardens. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:01:59 GMT)
Health reform hits doctor deficit reality
Health-care reform hits small-town reality: Even with insurance, patients need somewhere to go. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:05:01 GMT)
The GOP health plan
Democrats have done a good job portraying Republicans as health-care-reform obstructionists. Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) gave the party line, for example, when he told Talk Radio News service, "There is no Republican health-care plan out there." ... (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:41:13 GMT)
FACT CHECK: Unprovable claims stoke health debate
When Republican Sen. Tom Coburn warned seniors, "you're going to die sooner" if Democrats pass health care legislation, it stood out as an memorable, unprovable moment in an opening-week debate over President Barack Obama's top domestic initiative. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:20:04 GMT)
Obama plans to talk health care with Dem senators
President Barack Obama plans to go to Capitol Hill on Sunday to rally Democratic senators at a crucial time in the health care debate. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:16:10 GMT)
Senators spend weekend bickering over health bill
Americans can't take weekends off from worrying about health care and the Senate shouldn't either, Majority Leader Harry Reid said as he opened a rare Saturday session to debate health care. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:46:16 GMT)
Costa Rican woman sues NJ jail over health care
A Costa Rican woman who was on an international most wanted list after a murder 12 years ago until her arrest in the United States has filed a lawsuit over what she says was a lack of health services in a New Jersey jail, so severe that her advanced stage of breast cancer went undetected for months. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:13:04 GMT)
Obama to rally Democratic troops on health care
President Barack Obama heads to Congress Sunday to encourage his fellow Democrats to overcome their divisions and pass sweeping health care reform legislation. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:09:56 GMT)
FACT CHECK: Unprovable claims stoke health debate
When Republican Sen. Tom Coburn warned seniors, "you're going to die sooner" if Democrats pass health care legislation, it stood out as an memorable, unprovable moment in an opening-week debate over President Barack Obama's top domestic initiative. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:41:09 GMT)
Senate Vote Clears Way for Home Health Care Cuts
Senators working on health care overhaul voted 53 to 41 against Republicans’ move to block cuts to home health agencies. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 01:00:11 GMT)
Medicare cuts focus of Senate health care debate
Senate Republicans forced Democrats to vote in favor of cutting billions from providers of home care for older people as partisan debate flared Saturday during a rare weekend session on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:17:04 GMT)
Senate debates health care, rejects GOP amendment
Senate Republicans failed Saturday to eliminate $42.1 billion in cuts to Medicare home health care service in the health care bill. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:11:58 GMT)
Deals cut with health groups may be at peril
Heading into a make-or-break week, Senate Democratic leaders are struggling to preserve the fragile support of interest groups for an overhaul of the nation's health-care system, even as lawmakers seek to change the carefully crafted provisions that brought the groups on board. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
Obama Seeks to Rally Senate Democrats on Final Health-Care Plan
Dec. 6 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama plans to head to the U.S. Capitol today to press Senate Democrats to agree on health legislation as lawmakers struggle to resolve disputes over a proposed government-run insurance plan and other issues. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:32:35 GMT)
Medicare cuts focus of Senate health care debate
Senate Republicans forced Democrats to vote in favor of cutting billions from providers of home care for older people as partisan debate flared Saturday during a rare weekend session on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:45:05 GMT)
Obama to meet with Senate Democrats to push health care
President Obama will head to Capitol Hill on Sunday to meet with Senate Democrats as the health debate rages, officials say. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:13:54 GMT)
Capital gains tax an idea in health debate
White House budget director says a proposal to apply Medicare taxes to capital gains is "in play" as part of health care legislation. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:30:46 GMT)
Guinea leader's health no cause for concern: doctor
The health of Guinea's junta leader is not a cause for concern, the chief doctor at Morocco's main military hospital said on Sunday after Moussa Dadis Camara was treated for head wounds from a gun attack. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:29:36 GMT)
Obama heads to Hill to push on health bill
President Barack Obama is paying a rare visit to Capitol Hill to urge Senate Democrats forward as they work through the weekend to try to resolve their differences on his sweeping health care overhaul. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:35:26 GMT)
Obama heads to Senate to push health bill
President Barack Obama pays a rare weekend visit to Capitol Hill to urge Senate Democrats forward as they work to try to resolve their differences on his sweeping health care overhaul. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:50:01 GMT)
How health care bills compare to lawmakers' plan
You should get the same health insurance deal that members of Congress get. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:25:46 GMT)
How health care bills compare to lawmakers' plan
You should get the same health insurance deal that members of Congress get. That was the gist of President Barack Obama's message as he tried to drum up enthusiasm for his health care overhaul at a Minneapolis town hall meeting a few months ago. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:25:46 GMT)
Obama pushing health bill in Capitol stop Sunday
President Barack Obama is trying to rally Senate Democrats as they work through the weekend in hopes of settling differences on his broad health care overhaul. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:16:03 GMT)
Obama pushes health bill in Capitol stop Sunday
President Barack Obama appealed directly to senators' desire for history-making change and their short-term political fears Sunday in urging them to stand together and overhaul the nation's health care system. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:24:01 GMT)
Obama rallies Democratic troops on health care
President Barack Obama encouraged fellow Democrats in the US Senate on Sunday to overcome their divisions and pass sweeping health care reform legislation, in a rare closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:28:23 GMT)
Obama Pushes Democrats on Health Care
President Obama exhorted Senate Democrats to put aside their fierce policy differences and to make history by passing landmark health care legislation. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:12 GMT)
Here's to your health searches, via AOL and Google engines
Internet search engine AOL recently posted the Internet company's list of top 10 health conditions searched in 2009, and there were surprises. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:20:33 GMT)
Your Health: These gifts can encourage feel-good habits
There's nothing like the gift of good health. But holiday gifts that can encourage healthful living in the recipients are a touchy business. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:35:45 GMT)
Obama Rallies Senate Democrats on Health-Care Plan
Dec. 6 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama urged Senate Democrats today to agree on health-care legislation as U.S. lawmakers struggle to resolve disputes over issues including a proposed government-run insurance plan. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:43:13 GMT)
Obama urges Dems to pass health care overhaul
Casting health care overhaul as a legacy for the American people and failure as politically unthinkable, President Barack Obama on Sunday rallied Senate Democrats to deliver on their party's half-century quest to expand the social safety net by providing access for all. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:33:15 GMT)
Obama visits Capitol to rally support for health bill
President Obama made a rare Sunday visit to the Capitol to urge a fractious Democratic caucus to pull together to pass landmark health-care legislation. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:51:34 GMT)
Obama on the Hill: A Health-Care Call to Arms
President Barack Obama journeyed to Capitol Hill for a rare Sunday visit as the Senate pushed through the weekend on health care reform (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:29:50 GMT)
Immigrants in S.Africa 'blocked from health care'
South Africa's large immigrant population is routinely and illegally denied health care by clinics and hospitals, leaving them at mortal risk, Human Rights Watch said Monday. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:13:51 GMT)
Drugmakers' support for health overhaul tested
The pharmaceutical industry may have to cough up more than the $80 billion it agreed to contribute to President Barack Obama's health overhaul effort, reflecting pressure from Democrats and their supporters for more money to cover older and low-income people. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:24:48 GMT)
McCaskill: Nixing health bill care not an option
Sen. Claire McCaskill says a Senate move to embrace the tough anti-abortion language in a House version of health care legislation must be defeated. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:58:54 GMT)
Reid says Senate close on passing health care bill
The Senate Democratic leader says the end is in sight on passage of a sweeping health care overhaul. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:40:35 GMT)
EPA: Greenhouse gases endanger human health
The Environmental Protection Agency has concluded greenhouse gases are endangering people's health and must be regulated, signaling that the Obama administration is prepared to contain global warming without congressional action if necessary. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:57:58 GMT)
EPA: Greenhouse gases endanger human health
Officials tell The Associated Press that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has concluded greenhouse gases are endangering people's health and must be regulated. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:01:34 GMT)
Senate will tackle abortion in its health care debate
Starting an eighth day of health care debate Monday, the top Senate Democrat said lawmakers are approaching the end game on the far-reaching legislation and fully expect to prevail on President Barack Obama's signature issue. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:11:23 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 7, 2009
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:03:35 GMT)
Senate to confront abortion in health care debate
Starting an eighth day of health care debate Monday, the top Senate Democrat said lawmakers are approaching the end game on the far-reaching legislation and fully expect to prevail on President Barack Obama's signature issue. A vote on the divisive abortion issue was expected by Tuesday. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:16:31 GMT)
On health care, Reid likens GOP to civil rights foes
WASHINGTON — Republicans trying to slow action on the Democrats' health care plan are using the same tactics as the lawmakers who once tried to block progress on civil rights and women's rights, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Monday. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:46:00 GMT)
Economists Wary of the Senate Health Bill
A few weeks back, the White House was jubilant when 23 prominent economists sent a letter to President Obama endorsing key elements of the Senate health care bill (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:44:51 GMT)
Reid Closing In On 60 Votes For Health Bill
Rumbles of a deal on a government-run insurer and fading public attention have left some Republicans increasingly anxious that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is close to the 60 votes he needs to pass health care reform. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:50:20 GMT)
Report: Health strategy could save W.Va. $1B
West Virginia's health care system could save over $1.1 billion by going digital and centralizing patient care, according to a first-of-its-kind report presented to lawmakers Monday. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:57:20 GMT)
Senate health care debate to focus on abortion
Senate debate on a sweeping health care bill proceeds to one of the most controversial issues Monday: an amendment to tighten restrictions on federal funding for abortion. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:10:43 GMT)
EPA: Greenhouse gases a public health threat
Greenhouse gas emissions pose a threat to public health and welfare, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson said Monday. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:13:10 GMT)
Greenhouse Gases Imperil Health, E.P.A. Announces
The agency said the gases posed a danger to human health and the environment, paving the way for regulation of emissions. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:32:49 GMT)
Senate health-care debate turns to abortion amendment
Seeking to resolve two contentious issues blocking health-care reform in the Senate, lawmakers began consideration Monday of an amendment to restrict abortion coverage, while Democrats closed in on alternatives to the public-insurance option. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:54:48 GMT)
Health-Bill Negotiators May Drop Public Option, Expand Medicare
Dec. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Senate Democrats, struggling to find compromises in U.S. health-care legislation, are considering dropping plans to create a new government insurance program in favor of alternatives such as expanding the Medicare program. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:01:00 GMT)
Ed Thompson, 62, Is Dead; Aided Mississippi Health
Dr. Thompson was a nationally prominent health official in Mississippi who was credited with improving health statistics in the state after years of poor performance. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:15:21 GMT)
EPA Moves to Regulate CO2 as a Hazard to Health
The EPA finalized its finding that greenhouse gases, including CO2, pose a threat to human health and welfare -- a signal that the U.S. is ready to regulate carbon emissions. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:44:51 GMT)
Greenhouse Gases Imperil Health, E.P.A. Announces
The agency said the gases posed a danger to human health and the environment, paving the way for regulation of emissions. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:36:50 GMT)
Health care issues: Medical malpractice lawsuits
A look at key issues in the health care debate: (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:09:46 GMT)
Health care issues: Medical malpractice lawsuits
A look at key issues in the health care debate: THE ISSUE: Would restrictions on medical malpractice lawsuits mean cheaper health insurance? (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:09:46 GMT)
US tops world in health care spending, results lag
The United States ranks near the bottom in life expectancy among wealthy nations despite spending more than double per person on health care than the industrialized world's average, an economic group said Tuesday. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:57:46 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 8, 2009
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:03:39 GMT)
US Senate defeats anti-abortion measure in health care bill
The US Senate on Tuesday rejected an anti-abortion amendment to a health care reform bill, splitting the Democrats and complicating the chances of getting a 60-vote majority to pass the measure. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:38:50 GMT)
Health experts warn of stroke "crisis" in Europe
Health experts warned Wednesday of a stroke crisis in Europe which is already costing the region's economy an estimated 38 billion euros ($56 billion) a year, with numbers expected to rise as populations age. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:36:04 GMT)
Senate blocks tough abortion limits in health bill
Abortion opponents failed to inject tougher restrictions into sweeping Senate health care legislation Tuesday, and Democratic leaders labored to make sure fallout from the controversy wouldn't hinder the drive to pass President Barack Obama's top domestic priority. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:37:47 GMT)
Reid: Abortion should not scuttle health care bill
Sen. Harry Reid's move to scuttle a fellow Democrat's effort to toughen abortion restrictions in the health care bill was the plain pragmatism of a majority leader who knows where the votes are — and faces a tough re-election next year. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:38:38 GMT)
Finding the Nerve to Cut Health Care Costs
Recent days have offered hope that some in Congress are summoning the political courage to cut wasteful health spending, and endure the scare stories that will follow. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:17:51 GMT)
Senate Dems agree on how to handle health bill's public option
Liberal and moderate Democrats have reached "broad agreement" on the public option portion of the Senate health care bill, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Tuesday, but at least one liberal senator who took part in the negotiations wasn't so sure. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:33:35 GMT)
Senate Democrats reach deal on 'public option' health plan
Senate Democrats have reached a tentative deal on the divisive issue of government-run health insurance, a development that bolstered chances for health care legislation passing this year, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Tuesday. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:56:24 GMT)
Supporters add hidden nuggets to health care bills
Buried in the massive health care legislation moving through Congress are dozens of lesser-known provisions from work breaks for breastfeeding moms to a requirement that chain restaurants disclose how many calories are in the fries. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:29:18 GMT)
Supporters add hidden nuggets to health bills
Among the many lesser-known ideas tucked into health care bills in Congress is a requirement that vending machines include nutritional labels. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:40:45 GMT)
Deal replaces public option in Senate health-care bill
Democratic Senate negotiators struck a tentative agreement Tuesday night to drop the controversial government-run insurance plan from their overhaul of the health-care system, hoping to remove a last major roadblock preventing the bill from moving to a final vote in the chamber. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:55:23 GMT)
Progress in Senate Democratic health care talks
After agreeing tentatively to jettison a key liberal priority — a full-blown government-run insurance option — Democrats say they are getting close to pushing President Barack Obama's health care bill through the Senate. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:53:48 GMT)
Dean embraces Senate compromise on health care
A staunch supporter of a public option to expand health care says he's encouraged by a Senate compromise on the troublesome issue. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:04:49 GMT)
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