Romney, Bachmann, Pawlenty, Ron Paul Spar On Individual Mandate, Health Law
In Thursday night's Fox News/Washington Examiner debate in Ames, Iowa, all of the Republicans seeking the presidential nomination declared
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Deficit ‘Super Committee’: Sharks vs. Jets?
The Fiscal Times outlines who's on the panel, where they stand on the issues, and the likelihood of an agreement.
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FAQ: ‘Super Committee’ Could Have Big Impact On Medicare, Medicaid Spending
A guide to how the congressional "super" committee's deliberations could influence Medicare and Medicaid.
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Health On The Hill: “Super Committee”: Recipe For Gridlock Or Potential For Consensus?
KHN's Mary Agnes Carey and Politico Pro's David Nather talk to Jackie Judd about the now complete "super committee" and what it may mean for Medicare and Medicaid.
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Rep. Schakowsky: Without New Tax Revenue, “Super Committee” Unlikely To Be Successful
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., a member of President Obama's 2010 debt commission led by Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles, believes lawmakers on the "super committee" should aim for a balanced approach that would include new tax revenue as well as budget cuts.
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S.C. City’s Aging Population Offers A Glimpse Of The Future
Aiken, with nearly 22 percent of the residents aged 65 or older, is taking some innovative approaches to serving the community, but still finds the job daunting.
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Strapped: Meals on Wheels In Aiken Struggles To Serve Amid Budget Cuts
Significant cuts to Aiken, S.C.'s Council on Aging have diminished its ability to serve the needs of its senior population. Since 2008, the Meals on Wheels budget has been cut by 20 percent each year and the waiting list has doubled to nearly 650 people.
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‘Project Lifesaver’ Tracks Wandering Seniors With Dementia
Aiken's Public Safety Department uses GPS bracelets and anklets from Project Lifesaver International, a nonprofit organization, to track dementia patients who wander.
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‘Foster Grandparent’ Program Lets Generations Help Each Other
Aiken, S.C.'s aging population also presents opportunities. To help older people pass their wisdom along to younger generations, Aiken has adopted the Foster Grandparents program, which pays seniors $2.65 an hour to read with children during the school year and chaperone summer recreation programs.
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Health On The Hill Transcript: Sen. Frist: ‘Super Committee’ Has ‘A Shot This Time’ At Reining In Debt Through Medicare Spending
Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist says the "super committee" has a chance at tamping down the nation's debt and slowing Medicare spending growth because the American public understands the stakes - the American Dream.
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Frist: ‘Super Committee’ Has ‘Shot This Time’ At Reining In Debt, Medicare Spending
KHN's Mary Agnes Carey talks to former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist about the "super committee's" chance at tamping down the nation's debt. Frist says the panel has a chance to lower the debt and Medicare spending growth because the American public understands the stakes this time - the American Dream.
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Q&A: Where Do I Find A Community Health Center?
Michelle Andrews, KHN's "Insuring Your Health" columnist answers a question from an uninsured reader with a big health-care bill. She's looking for advice on future care.
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