Democrats, Republicans ready fresh challenges to far-reaching health care overhaul billWASHINGTON — Tempers are flaring as the Senate Finance Committee starts its third day of exhaustive deliberations on a sweeping overhaul of the health care system. Honda shows unicycle-like small ‘personal mobily’ device that helps elderly get aroundTOKYO — Honda’s new “personal mobility” device looks like a unicycle, but all you need to do to zip around on it — sideways as well as forward and back — is lean your weight into the direction you want to go. House to vote to eliminate Medicare Part B premium hikes next year for the few who face themWASHINGTON — With no Social Security cost-of-living increase expected in January, House Democrats want to cancel all of next year’s premium increases for Medicare Part B recipients. Report: Too many veterans wait more than a year for disability claim to be processedWASHINGTON — Too many veterans’ disability claims take more than a year to process, the Veterans Affairs Department’s inspector general said Wednesday. Democrats try wooing seniors to health care drive, press AARP to step up its sales pitchWASHINGTON — The White House and Democrats are laboring to attract skeptical seniors to their drive to reshape the nation’s health care system, leading some to press the behemoth but reluctant AARP to be more aggressive about backing them. Biden reassures seniors: ‘Nobody is going to mess with your benefits’SILVER SPRING, Md. — Vice President Joe Biden sought to reassure nervous seniors Wednesday that they won’t see cuts in their Medicare benefits if the nation’s health care system is revamped. Biden reassures Md. seniors: ‘Nobody is going to mess with your benefits’SILVER SPRING, Md. — Vice President Joe Biden told seniors at a Maryland retirement community that health insurance reform would not hurt Medicare. Democrats and Republicans spar over health care bill’s effect on seniorsWASHINGTON — Sweeping health care legislation cleared its first hurdles in the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday as Democrats turned back a series of proposed changes by Republicans who attacked it as a threat to Medicare. Democrats reject GOP amendment to require health bill to be available online before voteWASHINGTON — Senate Finance Committee Democrats have rejected a GOP amendment that would have required a health overhaul bill to be available online for 72 hours before the committee votes. Finance Cte Dems turn back Republican push to let public see health bill language before voteWASHINGTON — Senate Finance Committee Democrats have rejected a GOP amendment that would have required a health overhaul bill to be available online for 72 hours before the committee votes. Democrats juggle competing priorities as Senate committee pushes forward on health care billDemocrats try to move on health bill; GOP objects WASHINGTON — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus heard some encouraging words Wednesday from a key centrist Democrat as he opened the second day of a committee meeting to debate and vote on his sweeping health overhaul bill. Congress’ budget chief contradicts Obama, says Medicare benefits would be cut under planWASHINGTON — Congress’ chief budget officer on Tuesday contradicted President Barack Obama’s oft-stated claim that seniors wouldn’t see their Medicare benefits cut under a health care overhaul. GOP leaders accuse Democrats of ‘gagging’ insurance companies’ criticism of health care billWASHINGTON — Republican lawmakers rebuked the Obama administration Tuesday for telling health insurance companies to stop warning elderly customers they’ll lose benefits in health care legislation, which some equated to a gag order. California inmates use canes, walkers as weapons in fight that sends 24 to hospitalsFRESNO, Calif. — A California prison was under lockdown Tuesday as administrators investigated a riot involving rival Latino gangs that sent 24 inmates to hospitals, one in serious condition. Ex-contractor at Eglin AFB sentenced to probation in fraud case tied to Congressional earmarksPENSACOLA, Fla. — A former defense contractor for Eglin Air Force Base was sentenced to four years’ probation Tuesday for obstructing justice as part of wider fraud scheme by contractors and defense lobbyists with ties to a powerful Pennsylvania congressman. RNC chairman says GOP must take steps to court black voters, faults both parties for povertyLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele on Monday said his party must take steps to win over black voters, and he faulted both Democrats and the GOP for failing to address poverty. RNC Chairman Michael Steele says GOP must take ‘baby steps’ to win over black votersLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele says his party must take steps to win over black voters. Recession’s impact: Census data show longer commutes, delayed marriage, fewer immigrantsWASHINGTON — A broad survey of Americans has provided striking measures of the recession’s effect on life at home and at work: People are now stuck in traffic longer, less apt to move away and more inclined to put off marriage and buying a house. Census numbers show Asians suffered sharpest drop in homeownership last yearLOS ANGELES — Asians, many of them living in foreclosure-ravaged California, suffered the sharpest drop in homeownership last year, eclipsing declines felt by whites, blacks and Hispanics, according to new Census data. Obama shares stage with NY governor, attorney general amid 2010 political tensionsTROY, N.Y. — President Barack Obama called Gov. David Paterson “a wonderful man” Monday, a day after apparently throwing him into a fight for his political career — then praised Paterson’s chief rival for the job: state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. HHS investigates Humana Medicare mailer warning seniors on health overhaulWASHINGTON — The Obama administration warned insurance companies Monday they face possible legal action for allegedly trying to scare seniors with misleading information about the potential for lost benefits under health care legislation in Congress. Paterson says he is staying in 2010 governor’s race despite pressureALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. David Paterson says he is staying in the 2010 race for the office he inherited 18 months ago, despite rising pressure from Democrats to drop out. Analysis: NYC mayor seeks support from big names who don’t matter and tiny groups no one knowsNEW YORK — Billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg is likely to set another spending record in this year’s mayoral race, but he appears to be aiming for a more obscure honor as well — the candidate with the most peculiar endorsements. A return from ‘fairyland’: Meltdown shakes up consumers’ money views, investing habitsCHICAGO — The stock market bounced back, just as it has for nearly three decades. It just doesn’t feel that way. NY governor ignores pressure to end 2010 election quest despite pressure from senior DemocratsALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. David Paterson isn’t scrapping his plans to run for the office he inherited 18 months ago, despite growing pressure from Washington and intervention by the Rev. Al Sharpton, who has contacted the governor and the White House over his concern. Expecting justice: Downtrodden Ill. community grapples with racially charged fatal shootingROCKFORD, Ill. — The anger spread almost as quickly as the news: an unarmed black man was fatally shot by two white police officers inside a northern Illinois church-run day care filled with children. Vexing issue of long-term health care for seniors, disabled absent from raging US debateMIAMI — Gillian Lloyd’s parents did everything right: They saved compulsively for their retirement and brought aides into their home when they needed help. Yet they still face impossible questions of how to continue paying for care in their final years. GOP lawmaker warns against health care changes, says government involvement brings delaysWASHINGTON — A GOP congresswoman grateful for quick detection of her breast cancer says Democratic health overhaul plans could mean life-threatening delays in treatment. Grand jury in Calif. drops charges against former Laotian general in government overthrow caseFRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury in California investigating an alleged plot to overthrow the government of Laos has dropped charges against a leading figure in the nation’s Hmong community, the U.S. attorney’s office in Sacramento said Friday. Advocates: Don’t remove Cesar Chavez, Thurgood Marshall from Texas social studies classesAUSTIN, Texas — Minority activists urged Texas education officials on Thursday to not minimize the importance of civil rights leaders Cesar Chavez and Thurgood Marshall in public schools. |
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