Lexie Verdon

Today’s Headlines – Sept. 6, 2011

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Welcome back from the Labor Day holiday! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations include reports from a GOP presidential candidate forum in South Carolina and analysis of what to expect as Congress returns to Washington. Los Angeles Times: GOP Hopefuls Court ‘Tea Party’ Conservatives In South Carolina In a Labor Day warm-up for […]

Today’s Headlines – Sept. 2, 2011

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Happy Friday! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports on a new study of the health problems suffered by 9/11 first responders. The New York Times: Study Suggests Higher Cancer Risk For 9/11 Firefighters A new study says firefighters who toiled in the wreckage of the World Trade Center in 2001 were […]

Today’s Headlines – Sept. 1, 2011

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Good Morning! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including California lawmakers shelving their effort to pass a bill to regulate health insurance rates and Florida’s aggressive efforts to shut down “pill mill” clinics. Los Angeles Times: Bill To Regulate California Health Insurance Rates Is Shelved A bill that would allow California officials to […]

FAQ: Selling Health Insurance Across State Lines

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More than 60 House Republicans are sponsoring a bill to permit the sale of health insurance across state lines. Consumer advocacy groups argue such provisions would erode many state protections.

Support For Health Law Remains Steady While Opposition Drops

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A lot has changed since last summer’s town hall meetings. A new poll finds that, in the last month, the percentage of people viewing the health law unfavorably has fallen. But seniors continue to be more negative.