Revision to long-used formula shows more Americans in poverty, particularly older peopleWASHINGTON — The poverty rate among older Americans could be nearly twice as high as the traditional 10 percent level, according to a revision of a half-century-old formula for calculating medical costs and geographic variations in the cost of living. Nearly 1 in 5 older Americans believed to be in poverty _ almost double the official rateWASHINGTON — The poverty rate among older Americans could be nearly twice as high as the traditional 10 percent level, according to a revision of a half-century-old formula for calculating medical costs and geographic variations in the cost of living. AP IMPACT: For Marine patrol in Afghanistan, elusive enemy suddenly is present and deadlyDAHANEH, Afghanistan — The pomegranate grove looked ominous. Attorney General Eric Holder tells Hispanic lawyers their influence in profession is risingALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The head of the Justice Department told Hispanic lawyers, judges and others Thursday that their influence on the legal profession is greater than ever. Supporters of Iranian exiles in Iraq urge White House to restore military protectionWASHINGTON — Supporters of an Iranian dissident group based in Iraq called on the Obama administration Thursday to restore U.S. military protection for the exiles, who were attacked by Iraqi security forces on July 28. Atlanta mayor could be white for 1st time in 35 years, worrying some in black communityATLANTA — The city that became a post-civil rights movement emblem of the political power held by African-Americans could have a white mayor for the first time in a generation — a possibility that has some in the black community scrambling to hold on to City Hall. Popular Medicare Advantage plans see marketing practices reined in, but confusion remainsRegulators clamped down last fall on shady sales practices for privately run Medicare health insurance for the elderly. Potential health care compromise takes further blow as GOP negotiator criticizes Dems’ plansWASHINGTON — A leading GOP negotiator on health care struck a further blow to fading chances of a bipartisan compromise by saying Democratic proposals would restrict medical choices and make the country’s “finances sicker without saving you money.” Seniors, advocates say private Medicare plans put profits above care; Washington mulls changesMIAMI — Cecile Sangiamo liked her health insurance — until she needed to use it. Authorities say second black box recovered from Comoros plane crashMORONI, Comoros — Authorities say they have recovered the second of two black boxes from a Yemenia Airways flight that crashed into the Indian Ocean in June with 153 people aboard. Amid fading hopes on health care, GOP negotiator brands Democratic proposals as budget bustersWASHINGTON — A leading GOP negotiator on health care struck a further blow to fading chances of a bipartisan compromise by saying Democratic proposals would restrict medical choices and make the country’s “finances sicker without saving you money.” Key Republican negotiator calls Dems’ health plan a budget buster he can’t supportWASHINGTON — Signaling a fading chance for compromise, a leading Republican negotiator on health care legislation on Saturday criticized Democratic legislative proposals as budget-busters that would reroute Medicare spending and restrict medical choices. Republican who sought bipartisan deal criticizes Democrats’ health care plansWASHINGTON — Signaling a fading chance for compromise, a leading Republican negotiator on health care legislation on Saturday criticized Democratic legislative proposals as budget-busters that would reroute Medicare spending and restrict medical choices. CBO: Some seniors could see drug costs rise under House bill but on average would spend lessWASHINGTON — Some seniors could end up paying 20 percent more for their Medicare prescription drug plans under health care legislation in the House. Another czar? Obama’s high-energy authority on aging sees topic as one that unifies AmericansThere’s the White House auto czar, the health care czar and the yet-to-be-named cyber czar. There are czars overseeing drugs, climate and regulatory action. There’s a pay czar overlooking executive compensation and talk of another for sports and culture. Sen. Kennedy constituents take time to pay their respects, remember the time he made for themBOSTON — Many of the people who took time out to pay their respects to Sen. Edward M. Kennedy say they did so because he had made time for them at some point during his 47 years in office. VA changes procedures after more than 600 veterans wrongly told they had ALSCHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs now estimates that more than 600 veterans erroneously received letters telling them they had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, VA spokeswoman Katie Roberts said Thursday. Chicago study shows swine flu sends more blacks, Hispanics to hospitalATLANTA — Swine flu was four times more likely to send blacks and Hispanics to the hospital than whites, according to a study in Chicago that offers one of the first looks at how the virus has affected different racial groups. Health care overhaul plans provoking fears, worries among older Americans already on MedicareSPRINGFIELD, Va. — Turns out you can fear a government takeover of health care even if the government already took over your health care. Health care overhaul plans provoking specific concerns among older AmericansSPRINGFIELD, Va. — Turns out you can fear a government takeover of health care even if the government already took over your health care. Opening in Democratic-leaning California congressional district attracts many candidatesSACRAMENTO, Calif. — More than a dozen candidates, including the lieutenant governor, two state lawmakers and an openly gay Iraq war veteran, are running to fill an open congressional seat in a special election in Northern California next week. Democrats cancel Gulf War illness research money that Republicans earmarked for Texas centerWASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs has canceled a $75 million, five-year research contract with a Texas medical center studying illnesses suffered by veterans of the first Gulf War. NY Gov. Paterson says his remarks about racial stereotyping were misunderstoodNEW YORK — New York Gov. David Paterson says his comments last week suggesting some of his critics were motivated by racial bias have been misunderstood. Black NY Gov. Paterson says his remarks about racial stereotyping were misunderstoodNEW YORK — Black New York Gov. David Paterson says his comments last week suggesting some of his critics were motivated by racial bias have been misunderstood. Gen. Petraeus: Fighting, civilian improvements equally important to winning Afghan conflictLOUISVILLE, Ky. — The commander of the U.S. Central Command warned Tuesday that growing numbers of American soldiers sent to Afghanistan will encounter tough fighting, but said improving civilians’ lives is as important to winning the war as defeating militants. Federal panel favors Latino voters in lawsuit over Texas Democratic Party’s delegate systemSAN ANTONIO — Latino voters celebrated a federal court ruling Tuesday that came down against the Texas Democratic Party and could put the complicated “Texas Two-step” presidential delegate system in jeopardy. Alexandria, Va., names first black police chief, replacing ex-chief who resigned over DUIALEXANDRIA, Va. — A Washington suburb is naming the first black police chief in its 260-year history to replace a chief who resigned after he was charged with drunken driving. Mother-in-law takes stand-up comedian to court for making fun of her in her actLOS ANGELES — “Take my mother-in-law — please,” isn’t a joke you’re likely to hear often these days from Sunda Croonquist. The veteran comic is being sued by her mother-in-law after making her the punchline of too many jokes. Resistance veterans, Sarkozy celebrate 65th anniversary of liberation of Paris from NazisPARIS — Veterans of the French Resistance have joined President Nicolas Sarkozy in a ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Paris from the Nazi occupation. Dinkins, NYC’s first black mayor, says Gov. Paterson should be careful when discussing raceNEW YORK — New York City’s first black mayor says Gov. David Paterson should be more careful when discussing racial issues. |
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