Watchdog group seeks Justice Department probe into sale of drug store by Ark. Rep. Mike RossPRESCOTT, Ark. — A watchdog group asked the Justice Department on Wednesday to look into the 2007 sale of a drug store owned by a congressman who is a key figure in the national health care debate after reports he may have profited excessively from the sale. Mass. Legislature approves bill creating temporary replacement for KennedyBOSTON — The Massachusetts Legislature on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill allowing the governor to replace the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy temporarily, moving a step closer to restoring a critical 60th U.S. Senate vote President Barack Obama needs to pass his health care overhaul this year. House, lacking long-term solutions, votes short-term extension for FAA programsWASHINGTON — With Congress distracted by health care and disagreeing over transportation policy, the House was forced Wednesday to take emergency steps to keep key air and highway programs going through the end of the year. 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. 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. Health care issues: Using parliamentary maneuversA look at key issues in the health care debate: 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. Biden tells state insurance regulators that health care premium costs outpacing wage increasesNATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Vice President Joe Biden told a gathering of state insurance regulators on Tuesday that “soaring” health care premiums are hurting families and businesses, underscoring the need for a health care overhaul. Will young Obama supporters be part of the ‘change’ they want? Or let someone else do it?CHICAGO — Young Americans showed their collective power when they helped vote President Obama into office. Inspired by his message of “change,” they knocked on doors, spread flyers, voted for him by a 2-1 margin, and partied like rock-the-vote stars when he won. College basketball coaches urge quick action on health care reformWASHINGTON — NCAA basketball coaches who are sometimes rivals on the court came united to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to push for quick approval of health care reform. Bill allowing Mass. governor to name interim Kennedy successor takes key step forwardBOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate has approved a bill allowing the governor to name an interim replacement for the late Sen. Edward Kennedy. Republican Snowe calls Finance bill ’solid starting point’ as work gets under wayWASHINGTON — Republican Senator Olympia Snowe says the Finance Committee’s health care bill is a “solid starting point” but needs to be improved. Baucus sweetens bill to make premiums more affordable as Finance panel opens deliberationsWASHINGTON — Under pressure from fellow Democrats, the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee endorsed additional measures to defray the cost of insurance for working class families on Tuesday as the panel opened debate on sweeping health care legislation. Sen. Grassley: Bipartisan cooperation on health care overhaul is on hold _ for nowWASHINGTON — The top Republican writing a Senate health care bill says bipartisan cooperation is over — for now. Senate Finance committee starts work on ‘common-sense’ plan to expand coverageWASHINGTON — After months of closed-door wrangling, the Senate Finance committee has finally started work on a sweeping health care overhaul. Health care issues: Bundling paymentsA look at key issues in the health care debate: Bill Clinton doesn’t share Carter’s view that racism explains opposition to health care planWASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton says he doesn’t think racism is a principal factor in resistance to President Barack Obama’s plan for overhauling health care. Baucus sweetens bill to make premiums more affordable as Finance panel prepares to voteWASHINGTON — Senators challenging the latest proposed health care overhaul already have won concessions that include reducing a penalty for Americans who don’t buy insurance, and hundreds of other changes are up for debate as a powerful committee takes up President Barack Obama’s top domestic priority. With focus on health care, Congress expects delays for major transportation billsWASHINGTON — The Democratic-led Congress’ determination to do something about health care this year has slowed legislation affecting the safety of almost every traveler in America. Baucus changes health bill to address affordability concerns of fellow senatorsWASHINGTON — The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee was revising his sweeping health care bill Monday to address serious concerns from fellow Democrats and a key Republican about insurance costs, part of his ongoing struggle to deliver on President Barack Obama’s top domestic priority. Sen. Max Baucus changes his health care bill to reflect concerns of Democrats, key RepublicanWASHINGTON — The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee was revising his sweeping health care bill Monday to address serious concerns from fellow Democrats and a key Republican about insurance costs, part of his ongoing struggle to deliver on President Barack Obama’s top domestic priority. Baucus changing health bill to address affordability concerns of fellow DemocratsWASHINGTON — The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee was revising his sweeping health care bill Monday to address serious concerns from fellow Democrats and a key Republican about insurance costs, part of his ongoing struggle to deliver on President Barack Obama’s top domestic priority. Dismayed abortion-rights advocates say health care debate isn’t advancing their causeNEW YORK — For some abortion-rights activists, the debate over health care reform has been frustrating, even disheartening, as they see their political allies on the defensive and their anti-abortion rivals on the attack. Mass. Senate likely to debate bill Tuesday allowing appointment for Kennedy’s Senate seatBOSTON — Massachusetts could have a new U.S. senator by the end of the week. 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. White House sends team to Copenhagen, where 2016 summer Olympics host city will be chosenWASHINGTON — The White House is sending an advance team to Copenhagen, Denmark, to make preparations in case President Barack Obama decides to attend the International Olympic Committee’s meeting there next month, an administration official says. Obama says requiring people to get health insurance is no tax increase, promises affordabilityWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says requiring people to get health insurance and fining them if they don’t would not amount to a backhanded tax increase. |
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