Today’s Headlines – Sept. 6, 2011
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
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
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
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.
GOP Vows To Attack Health Law Tree, Branch By Branch
A look at six provisions that House committees could try to ax as they begin working to revise the health overhaul.
Support For Health Law Remains Steady While Opposition Drops
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.
A guide to the definitions of the complex terminology of budget reconciliation.