Unhappy Senate Democrats complain about proposed tax on high-value insurance in health overhaul billWASHINGTON — Unhappy Senate Democrats on Thursday found plenty to complain about in the fine print of the latest health overhaul bill, particularly a tax provision they fear would hit hard at middle-class Americans, from coal miners in West Virginia to firefighters in New York. Proposed tax on high-value insurance plans sparking concerns among congressional DemocratsWASHINGTON — Unhappy Senate Democrats on Thursday found plenty to complain about in the fine print of the latest health overhaul bill, particularly a tax provision they fear would hit hard at middle-class Americans, from coal miners in West Virginia to firefighters in New York. Beyond the car dealership: Negotiate at the doctor’s office, the department store, the jewelerNEW YORK — You’ve done it at the car dealership, the flea market and the garage sale. But what about the department store, the jeweler, the doctor’s office? Obama pushes health plan at rally, but deep divisions foretell rough road aheadCOLLEGE PARK, Md. — President Barack Obama called reinventing health care a “defining struggle of this generation” on Thursday, even as several Democrats criticized some of the fine print in a Senate proposal the president has praised. Obama renews plea for health care overhaul in campaign-style rally at University of MarylandCOLLEGE PARK, Md. — President Barack Obama is making another impassioned plea for passage of his health care plan, calling it a “defining struggle of this generation.” Baucus health overhaul would spare insurers gov’t competition, cost less for other businessesWASHINGTON — The latest health overhaul plan circulating on Capitol Hill gives health insurers, drug makers and large employers reasons to heave sighs of relief, sparing them the higher costs and more burdensome rules included in other Democratic-written alternatives. Health care overhaul picks up momentum, but deep divisions foretell rough road aheadWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s call for an overhaul of the nation’s health care system gained fresh momentum with the introduction of long-delayed Senate legislation to rein in spiraling medical costs and require nearly everyone to carry health insurance. Baucus plan would improve health care access but costs could still be a barrier for someWASHINGTON — You’re a 51-year-old single mother raising two kids and juggling a mortgage and a car loan. Because you’re self-employed, getting health insurance has always been a problem. Under the new Senate plan, you still might have to stretch your budget to pay premiums even if the coverage is more secure. Details on the costs of the Senate Finance Committee chairman’s health care billA rundown of the new spending in Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus’ health care overhaul bill, and a look at how it’s paid for. The numbers are 10-year totals covering 2010-2019. Baucus pegs the overall cost of his plan at $856 billion over a decade; the Congressional Budget Office puts it at $774 billion. Baucus aides say the discrepancy is mainly because Baucus is adding up all the costs of the bill to get a gross total, while CBO uses some net numbers. Baucus’ health care plan marks pivotal moment in debate _ but no GOP support for compromiseWASHINGTON — His calls for compromise rebuffed by Republicans, the Democratic chairman of the Senate Finance Committee unveiled sweeping legislation Wednesday to remake the nation’s costly health care system largely along the lines outlined by President Barack Obama. FDA requires stronger amputation warning on sedative at heart of major Supreme Court rulingTRENTON, N.J. — Makers of injected promethazine, a sedative also used to treat nausea and vomiting, are being required to put the strongest warning possible on the product because it can cause tissue damage leading to amputation, the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday. Expecting to get a swine flu vaccine at the office? Limits on first doses could prevent thatTRENTON, N.J. — Plan on getting your swine flu shot at work? Don’t count on it. Health insurance emerges as issue in NJ, Va. gubernatorial campaigns, but in different waysNEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey’s Democratic governor is taking every chance he can to point out his ties to President Barack Obama — even promoting the divisive “public option” for health insurance. Meanwhile, his Republican challenger is careful not to speak ill of the president. Democrat Baucus releases long-awaited health overhaul bill _ Republican support still lackingWASHINGTON — Sen. Max Baucus on Wednesday brought out the much-awaited Finance Committee version of an American health-system remake — a landmark $856 billion, 10-year measure that starts a rough ride through Congress without visible Republican backing. Sen. Baucus releases long-awaited health overhaul bill; would cost $856 billion over 10 yearsWASHINGTON — Sen. Max Baucus on Wednesday brought out the much-awaited Finance Committee version of an American health-system remake — a landmark $856 billion, 10-year measure that starts a rough ride through Congress without visible Republican backing. Baxter International plans to sustain profit and sales growth and increase R&D investmentsNEW YORK — Specialty drug and medical device maker Baxter International said Wednesday it is aiming for annual earnings-per-share growth of 11 to 13 percent over the next five years, with sales rising 7 to 8 percent each year. Current account trade deficit shrinks to smallest level in relation to the economy in 18 yearsWASHINGTON — The deficit in the broadest measure of foreign trade shrank in the spring to the lowest level in relation to the total economy in 10 years, another dramatic sign of how much the recession had reduced America’s appetite for foreign goods. THE INFLUENCE GAME: Health interests donate $11 million to senators crafting health overhaulWASHINGTON — Sen. Max Baucus, a leader in the troubled effort in Congress to write a health care overhaul bill, has received more campaign donations from the health industry than any elected federal official except President Barack Obama and three other senators. Top Senate negotiator to move ahead on health care without bipartisan agreementWASHINGTON — The Senate’s top health care negotiator says he’s moving ahead on health care legislation without the bipartisan agreement he’d hoped for. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said late Tuesday he’ll unveil a formal proposal on Wednesday, and move to committee deliberations next week. The Montana Democrat had spent months negotiating behind closed doors with a small group of senators trying to reach an elusive bipartisan deal. New Mexico Gov. Richardson supports lifting of US trade embargo on CubaALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Gov. Bill Richardson, who says he’s opposed to the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba, is calling on the two countries to build trust by improving humanitarian issues. Parents warn that disabled kids face rationing, but advocates say services would improveWASHINGTON — A group of parents who oppose President Barack Obama’s plan for revamping health care said Tuesday it would lead to rationing for children with life-threatening disabilities. National advocates for the disabled immediately rejected the claim that echoed this summer’s dispute over “death panels.” Obama’s health care prescription cause difficulties for congressional DemocratsWASHINGTON — Caught off guard, congressional Democrats are grappling with President Barack Obama’s unexpected call for immediate access to insurance for those with pre-existing medical conditions, as well as richer Medicare drug benefits than envisioned in early versions of health care legislation. Dutch-born Marijn Dekkers tapped to take over German drug-maker Bayer in 2010BERLIN — German chemical and pharmaceutical company Bayer AG announced Tuesday that it has tapped Marijn Dekkers to take over as its chief executive in October 2010. Senate health negotiators say they have narrowed differences on health care overhaulWASHINGTON — Senate health care negotiators said Monday they’ve narrowed their differences on a host of difficult issues with just a day or so left to seal an elusive bipartisan deal that could change the course of the contentious debate. Senate health negotiators cut the cost of their 10-year health overhaul plan to under $880BWASHINGTON — Senate health care negotiators said Monday they’ve cut the cost of their 10-year coverage plan to under $880 billion, but they’re not ready to shake hands yet on a bipartisan deal. First Analysis analyst upgrades Amedisys, LHC on view for positive reaction to MedicareNEW YORK — A First Analysis Securities Corp. analyst upgraded shares of Amedisys Inc. and LHC Group Inc. Monday, saying any health care reform changes to Medicare reimbursement will likely not have a significant impact on the companies. Bipartisan talks may continue beyond Sept. 15 deadline for Senate Finance proposalWASHINGTON — Senate health care negotiators said Monday they’ve narrowed their differences on a host of difficult issues with just a day or so left to seal an elusive bipartisan deal that could change the course of the contentious debate. Obama expects passage of ‘good health care bill’ as debate focuses on insurance industryWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama began a week that will dwell heavily on overhauling the health care system, declaring himself confident Congress will pass “a good health care bill” even though some Republican opponents were trying to kill the measure for political gain. Baucus health care plan raises plenty of concerns despite major concessions to industryWASHINGTON — Hospitals and drug makers like what they see in the early version of a health care plan that may evolve into the one that ends up on President Barack Obama’s desk. Despite major concessions to industry, Baucus plan raises plenty of concernsWASHINGTON — Hospitals and drug makers like what they see in the early version of a health care plan that may evolve into the one that ends up on President Barack Obama’s desk. |
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