Archive for the ‘Health Care’ Category

As Kagan Joins, Federal Courts’ Roles Rise In Importance (source: NPR)

Monday, August 9th, 2010

This summer, federal judges have once again been horning in on issues of great interest and high stakes. Gay marriage.  Immigration. The health care law

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As Kagan Joins, Federal Courts’ Roles Rise In Importance (source: NPR)

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Virginia’s Attorney General On Health Care, Immigration (source: NPR)

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

Host Liane Hansen speaks to Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli about immigration and health care.

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Virginia’s Attorney General On Health Care, Immigration (source: NPR)

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For candidates, no easy fixes on health care (source: Star Tribune)

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

Gubernatorial candidates agree health care is a top priority, but they differ on how to provide care while facing a $6 billion budget deficit. (source: Star Tribune) - Share on Twitter - Share on Facebook - RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Taking Voters’ Temperature As Midterms Loom (source: NPR)

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Voter intensity surrounding social issues like health care, immigration and same-sex marriage could be a deciding factor in November’s midterm elections. Jacki Lyden discusses the issues with NPR News Analyst Juan Williams. (source: NPR) - Share on Twitter - Share on Facebook - RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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This Week’s Podcast: ‘Prop’ A Ganda In California, Missouri (source: NPR)

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Big primary results in three states, a judge throws out an anti-same-sex marriage law in California, Missouri voters want to opt out of health care.  And, quite possibly, some funny jokes.  All in this week’s podcast. (source: NPR) - Share on Twitter - Share on Facebook - RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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This Week’s Podcast: ‘Prop’ A Ganda In California, Missouri (source: NPR)

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Trustees: Medicare hospital fund extended 12 years (source: The Arizona Republic)

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and MARTIN CRUTSINGER 2010-08-05T17:59:20Z WASHINGTON (AP) — A report on the financial condition of the Medicare and Social Security programs contends the Obama administration’s sweeping health care overhaul will ex… (source: The Arizona Republic) - Share on Twitter - Share on Facebook - RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Family Ties In Missouri Senate Race; Voters Weigh In On Health Care Law (source: NPR)

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

There’s a Senate race on the ballot in today’s Missouri primary, but the big story is a referendum that would have state voters exempted from the new health care bill.  If it passes, it will likely be challenged in the courts.

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Family Ties In Missouri Senate Race; Voters Weigh In On Health Care Law (source: NPR)

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Democrats Want to Repeal Part of Health Care Law (source: CBS News)

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Congress Attempts to Fix Clause in Health Care Law That Would Create More Tax Paperwork for Businesses, But Can’t Agree How (source: CBS News) - Share on Twitter - Share on Facebook - RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Democrats’ Big Wins May Further Divide Congress (source: NPR)

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

The Democratic Party has used its control of Congress to pass sweeping overhauls of the financial system and health care — but those changes may come at a steep price. Only a few Republicans were involved — and anti-incumbent sentiment is running high as..

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Obama and the Economy: Success, Just Not the Right Kind (source: ABC News)

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

Despite health care and financial reform, president taking heat from his own party on jobs.

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Obama and the Economy: Success, Just Not the Right Kind (source: ABC News)

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