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Tea Party Steeps On Capitol Hill
Tea party protesters flocked to the Capitol steps Thursday in an effort to rally opposition to the health reform bill, which the House is expected to vote on Saturday. Protesters chanted, “Kill this bill.”
With Clock Ticking Toward Saturday, House Leaders Continue Push For Health Reform Votes
In anticipation of Saturday’s health bill vote, House Democrats are counting votes – and trying to alleviate members’ concerns.
Swine Flu Vaccine Distribution To New York Companies Causes Uproar
The distribution of swine flu vaccines to private companies in New York has caused an uproar as people complain that children and health care workers should receive top priority.
Health Policy Research Roundup
The Research Roundup today includes studies on Medicaid costs, ACOs, children’s health and Medicare.
House Health Bill: Texas Lawmakers Seek To Protect Hospitals, Hawaii Gets An Exemption
Hawaii would be exempt from reform provisions. Texas lawmakers hope to ease restrictions on doctor-owned hospitals.
CHIP Provision In Health Bill Triggers Concern
In the House bill, how children fare under health reform may depend on where they live.
San Francisco Map Of HIV Viral Loads Shows Where Care Lags
Researchers mapped the viral loads of people infected with HIV in San Francisco and found that AIDS treatment lags in certain neighborhoods.
Obama To Meet With House Democrats Saturday
President Obama will meet Saturday with House Democrats before they vote on health care reform legislation.
First Edition: November 6, 2009
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations showcase action on different fronts — Democratic efforts to consolidate fragile support for tomorrow’s health bill vote, and intensified attacks by Republican lawmakers and other health reform opponents.
Thousands Protest Health Bill At Capitol
Thousands of conservative protesters rallied at the Capitol on Thursday, protesting the Democrats’ health care overhaul plan and labeling it as a government takeover of the nation’s medical system.
Obama To Visit House Dems To Rally Support For Saturday Health Bill Vote
President Obama plans to travel to Capitol Hill on Friday morning to meet with House Democrats, one day before they vote on his domestic policy priority: health care reform.
Pelosi Says House Will Pass Health Bill; Measure Gains AARP, AMA Backing
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., says she will have enough votes to pass Democratic health care legislation by Saturday.
MSF Calls For Sustained Commitment To Global HIV/AIDS Funding
During a press conference on Thursday, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) warned that the “global economic crisis and calls to commit funds to other health crises” threatened to undermine recent gains in the fight against HIV/AIDS, the Associated Press reports. MSF “says money for other health issues should be given in addition to money for [HIV/]AIDS” (11/5).
Health Officials Address U.S. H1N1 Vaccine Supply
U.S. health officials briefing Congress on Wednesday would not outline a timeframe for when enough H1N1 (swine flu) vaccines would be available to reach all high-risk populations in the country, the Washington Post reports.
Climate Change Is Biggest Global Health Threat To Children, Report Says
According to a report (.pdf) by Save the Children, climate change is the biggest global health threat to children in the 21st century, the Hindu reports.
The Wall Street Journal examines “big pharma’s growing interest in a corner of healthcare
Malaria Experts Discuss Eradication At MIM Conference
In a session at the 5th Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM) Pan-African Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, experts discussed the tools required to eradicate the disease and highlighted insecticide and drug resistance in some parts of the world, Xinhua reports.
Democrats Weigh Impact of Election Results On Health Reform
Republicans won two governorships this week in their quest to regain power, but some Democrats say it won’t affect action on health care reform legislation.
Today’s Selection Of Opinions And Editorials
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of opinions and editorials from around the country.
