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		<title>Belgian man, thought to be in a stupor for 23 years, says he was alert but unable to cry out</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:21:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Raf Casert</dc:creator>
		
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Belgian says he was alert but mute for 23 years

BRUSSELS — For 23 torturous years, Rom Houben says he lay trapped in his paralyzed body, aware of what was going on around him but unable to tell anyone or even cry out.
The car-crash victim had been diagnosed as being in a vegetative state but appears .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/belgian-man-thought-to-be-in-a-stupor-for-23-years-says-he-was-alert-but-unable-to-cry-out-234775/">Original article &nbsp;: Belgian man, thought to be in a stupor for 23 years, says he was alert but unable to cry out</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>In New Mexico, first to license medical pot producers, program is off to slow, cautious start</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:52:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deborah Baker</dc:creator>
		
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NM&#8217;s medical pot program has slow, cautious start

SANTA FE, N.M. — Businessman Len Goodman owns a company that makes hand-painted art tiles, but these days his office desk is strewn with the raw materials of a new enterprise: fat, sweetly pungent marijuana buds.
Newly licensed by the state to produce and distribute medical marijuana, Goodman must .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/in-new-mexico-first-to-license-medical-pot-producers-program-is-off-to-slow-cautious-start-230539/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>THE INFLUENCE GAME: Mystery group run by NC law firm fans opposition around US to health bill</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:25:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Fram</dc:creator>
		
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THE INFLUENCE GAME: Front group fights health bill
WASHINGTON — One operative tried to enlist trade groups in Maine to oppose government-run health coverage. Another helped a member of a Las Vegas conservative group appear on local talk radio to criticize the proposal. A third persuaded a Louisiana activist to post an opinion piece .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/the-influence-game-mystery-group-run-by-nc-law-firm-fans-opposition-around-us-to-health-bill-230019/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: THE INFLUENCE GAME: Mystery group run by NC law firm fans opposition around US to health bill</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Republicans jump on report from Medicare agency that says Democratic bill would boost spending</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:38:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Espo</dc:creator>
		
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GOP leaps on study of rising health care costs

WASHINGTON — Overall spending on health care would rise as a result of legislation approved a week ago by the House, and billions of dollars in projected savings contained in the measure will be difficult to maintain, according to a report by a top official at the ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/republicans-jump-on-report-from-medicare-agency-that-says-democratic-bill-would-boost-spending-229606/">Republicans jump on report from Medicare agency that says Democratic bill would boost spending</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Republican lawmaker says House Democrats rejected GOP proposals to improve health care bill</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:02:59 +0000</pubDate>
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Republican bashes Dems over health care proposals
WASHINGTON — House Democrats missed opportunities to improve the House-passed health care bill when they rejected Republican ideas to limit lawsuits and give states more flexibility to enact innovative changes, a GOP lawmaker said Saturday.
Delivering the Republicans&#8217; weekly radio and Internet address, Rep. Mark Kirk of Illinois ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/republican-lawmaker-says-house-democrats-rejected-gop-proposals-to-improve-health-care-bill-229358/">Original article on  : Republican lawmaker says House Democrats rejected GOP proposals to improve health care bill</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Pelosi: Amendment in House&#8217;s health care overhaul bill would further limit access to abortion</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:03:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Leblanc</dc:creator>
		
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Pelosi: Health bill would limit abortion access
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that she agrees with critics who say an amendment included in the health care bill passed by the House would additionally limit access to abortion.
Pelosi acknowledged the scope of the amendment despite the fact that she said one .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/pelosi-amendment-in-houses-health-care-overhaul-bill-would-further-limit-access-to-abortion-229023/" title="Pelosi: Amendment in House&#8217;s health care overhaul bill would further limit access to abortion">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>First lady seeks to assure older women health care legislation will benefit them</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christine Simmons</dc:creator>
		
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Mrs. Obama: health overhaul will help older women
WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama sought to assure older women on Friday that efforts to overhaul health care won&#8217;t undercut the benefits they receive through Medicare, saying her husband considers the government-run program a &#8220;sacred part of America&#8217;s social safety net.&#8221;
Mrs. Obama, championing the health ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/first-lady-seeks-to-assure-older-women-health-care-legislation-will-benefit-them-228835/">Original article on  : First lady seeks to assure older women health care legislation will benefit them</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Business Roundtable says health legislation _ if done right _ can cut costs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:03:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ricardo Alonso-zaldivar</dc:creator>
		
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CEOs say health legislation could cut costs

WASHINGTON — The Democratic health care bills in Congress — if done right — have the potential to tame runaway medical inflation, a leading business group said Thursday in a report immediately hailed by President Barack Obama.
The Business Roundtable, which represents big company CEOs, said some of the changes  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/business-roundtable-says-health-legislation-_-if-done-right-_-can-cut-costs-227334/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rivals in abortion debate agree restrictions create tough choices for women about coverage</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:28:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Crary</dc:creator>
		
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Women face tough choices on abortion coverage
NEW YORK — Millions of American women will face tough choices about abortion coverage if restrictions in the House health care bill become law, both sides in the abortion debate agree.
Divisions over abortion are a major obstacle in President Barack Obama&#8217;s push for health care overhaul, with .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/rivals-in-abortion-debate-agree-restrictions-create-tough-choices-for-women-about-coverage-227298/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Health care issues: Controlling medical costs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:24:53 +0000</pubDate>
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Health care issues: Controlling medical costs

A look at key issues in the health care debate:
THE ISSUE: How can Americans control medical costs without it leading to rationing of health care?
THE POLITICS: There&#8217;s broad agreement that health care costs are too high and that if left unchecked, they could bankrupt the government, not to mention businesses ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/health-care-issues-controlling-medical-costs-226988/">Health care issues: Controlling medical costs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>GOP congressman&#8217;s vote for health care bill costs funds; party leaders say they&#8217;ll support him</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:12:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Mcgill</dc:creator>
		
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GOP congressman&#8217;s health vote costs some support
NEW ORLEANS — The only Republican in the House to vote for a Democrat-backed health care bill is already seeing some backlash: He&#8217;s had two fundraisers canceled and some campaign contributors have asked for their money back.
But Rep. Anh &#8220;Joseph&#8221; Cao said Tuesday he stands by Saturday&#8217;s .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/gop-congressmans-vote-for-health-care-bill-costs-funds-party-leaders-say-theyll-support-him-225024/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: GOP congressman&#8217;s vote for health care bill costs funds; party leaders say they&#8217;ll support him</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Judge overturns Colorado medical pot restrictions, criticizes health officials</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:03:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Elliott</dc:creator>
		
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Judge overturns Colorado medical pot restrictions

DENVER — A judge overturned tight restrictions Tuesday on Colorado medical marijuana providers, saying state health officials had ignored the needs of patients and violated open meetings laws while imposing the rules.
The ruling by Denver District Judge Larry Naves means medical marijuana providers can continue supplying the drug to registered ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/judge-overturns-colorado-medical-pot-restrictions-criticizes-health-officials-225008/">Judge overturns Colorado medical pot restrictions, criticizes health officials</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>GOP congressman Cao says vote for health care bill has cost him some support in La. district</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:47:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Mcgill</dc:creator>
		
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GOP congressman: Health vote has cost some support

NEW ORLEANS — The only Republican in the House to vote for a Democrat-backed health care bill says two fundraisers for him have been canceled since Saturday&#8217;s vote.
Rep. Anh &#8220;Joseph&#8221; Cao (gow) said Tuesday some campaign contributors have also asked for their money back.
But Cao stands by his ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/gop-congressman-cao-says-vote-for-health-care-bill-has-cost-him-some-support-in-la-district-224879/">GOP congressman Cao says vote for health care bill has cost him some support in La. district</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>AMA opposes &#8216;don&#8217;t ask, don&#8217;t tell;&#8217; says gay marriage bans contribute to health disparities</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:46:50 +0000</pubDate>
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AMA votes to seek repeal of &#8216;don&#8217;t ask,don&#8217;t tell&#8217;
CHICAGO — The American Medical Association on Tuesday voted to oppose the military&#8217;s &#8216;don&#8217;t ask, don&#8217;t tell&#8217; policy, and declared that gay marriage bans contribute to health disparities.
The nation&#8217;s largest doctors&#8217; group stopped short of saying it would seek to overturn marriage bans, but its .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ama-opposes-dont-ask-dont-tell-says-gay-marriage-bans-contribute-to-health-disparities-224808/">AMA opposes &#8216;don&#8217;t ask, don&#8217;t tell;&#8217; says gay marriage bans contribute to health disparities</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>American Medical Association members reaffirm support for health system reform</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:04:24 +0000</pubDate>
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Medical association backs health system reform
HOUSTON — The American Medical Association on Monday rebuffed dissident members and voted to stick with support for ongoing health reform efforts, while reiterating wariness over proposals that threaten doctors&#8217; pocketbooks and independence.
The action at the group&#8217;s semiannual meeting in Houston could be seen as a vote of ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/american-medical-association-members-reaffirm-support-for-health-system-reform-223927/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : American Medical Association members reaffirm support for health system reform</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Health care bill clears House by narrow margin; legislation now moves to the Senate</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:33:33 +0000</pubDate>
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House passes health care bill on close vote
WASHINGTON — In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous.
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		<title>Landmark health care reform bill clears House in close vote; Senate debate next</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:50:13 +0000</pubDate>
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House narrowly passes landmark health care bill
WASHINGTON — In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous.
The 220-215 vote cleared  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/landmark-health-care-reform-bill-clears-house-in-close-vote-senate-debate-next-222125/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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House narrowly passes health care bill
WASHINGTON — In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous.
The 220-215 vote cleared the .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/health-care-bill-clears-house-in-close-vote-senate-debate-next-222122/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Health care reform bill clears House; Senate debate next</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:43:27 +0000</pubDate>
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House passes landmark health care bill
WASHINGTON — In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous.
The 220-215 vote cleared the .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/health-care-reform-bill-clears-house-senate-debate-next-222119/">Health care reform bill clears House; Senate debate next</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>House passes health care bill expanding medical coverage to millions without it</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:19:07 +0000</pubDate>
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House passes health care bill
WASHINGTON — In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous.
The 220-215 vote cleared the way ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/house-passes-health-care-bill-expanding-medical-coverage-to-millions-without-it-222107/">House passes health care bill expanding medical coverage to millions without it</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>House votes to prohibit abortion coverage in government run insurance plan</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/house-votes-to-prohibit-abortion-coverage-in-government-run-insurance-plan-222086/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:24:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erica Werner</dc:creator>
		
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House votes strict ban on abortion subsidies

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan House coalition voted Saturday to prohibit coverage of abortions in a new government-run health care plan that Democrats would establish to compete with private insurers.
The 240-194 vote on an amendment by Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Mich., was a blow to liberals, who would have allowed the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/house-votes-to-prohibit-abortion-coverage-in-government-run-insurance-plan-222086/">Original source &nbsp;: House votes to prohibit abortion coverage in government run insurance plan</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama tells Democrats to answer the call of history as they move toward health care vote</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:26:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Espo</dc:creator>
		
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Obama asks House to vote on health care bill
WASHINGTON — Triumphant Democrats steered landmark health care legislation to the brink of passage in the House late Saturday night, spurred by a summons from President Barack Obama to &#8220;answer the call of history&#8221; and expand coverage to millions who lack it.
After months of .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-tells-democrats-to-answer-the-call-of-history-as-they-move-toward-health-care-vote-222006/">Obama tells Democrats to answer the call of history as they move toward health care vote</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>House Democratic, House GOP and Senate Democratic health care bills compared</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:49:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ricardo Alonso-zaldivar</dc:creator>
		
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House, Senate health care bills detailed
WASHINGTON — A comparison of the health care bills before Congress.
The Democratic-controlled House passed its legislation on a 220-215 vote Saturday night. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous.
In the Senate, Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is finalizing legislation merging the work of two committees and ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/house-democratic-house-gop-and-senate-democratic-health-care-bills-compared-221983/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : House Democratic, House GOP and Senate Democratic health care bills compared</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama statement on health care legislation</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:21:28 +0000</pubDate>
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Obama statement on health care legislation
Text of President Barack Obama&#8217;s remarks Saturday at the White House on health care legislation:
Good afternoon, everybody. I just want to say a few words about the landmark vote that the House of Representatives is poised to take today — a vote that can bring us one step .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-statement-on-health-care-legislation-221909/">Source article &nbsp;: Obama statement on health care legislation</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>House Democrats clear impasse over abortion holding up vote on health care legislation</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:12:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ricardo Alsonso-zaldivar</dc:creator>
		
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Democrats clear impasse blocking health care vote
WASHINGTON — Capping months of struggle, House Democrats cleared an abortion-related impasse blocking a vote on sweeping health care legislation late Friday and officials expressed optimism they had lined up the support needed to pass President Barack Obama&#8217;s top domestic .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/house-democrats-clear-impasse-over-abortion-holding-up-vote-on-health-care-legislation-221327/">House Democrats clear impasse over abortion holding up vote on health care legislation</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>House Democratic leaders struggle for final votes needed to pass sweeping health care bill</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/house-democratic-leaders-struggle-for-final-votes-needed-to-pass-sweeping-health-care-bill-221035/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:06:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Espo</dc:creator>
		
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House Dems struggle for final votes on health care
WASHINGTON — Amid intense lobbying by the Obama administration, House Democratic leaders struggled Friday for the final votes needed to pass sweeping health care legislation, offering fresh concessions to abortion opponents and working ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/house-democratic-leaders-struggle-for-final-votes-needed-to-pass-sweeping-health-care-bill-221035/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : House Democratic leaders struggle for final votes needed to pass sweeping health care bill</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama lobbies Democratic holdouts on health care to clear way for House vote</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-lobbies-democratic-holdouts-on-health-care-to-clear-way-for-house-vote-221033/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:05:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Espo</dc:creator>
		
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Obama calls holdouts on health care
WASHINGTON — House Democrats have cleared an impasse over abortion that has been holding up a vote on sweeping health care legislation.
A vote is expected on Saturday — after President Barack Obama makes a late morning trip to ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-lobbies-democratic-holdouts-on-health-care-to-clear-way-for-house-vote-221033/" title="Obama lobbies Democratic holdouts on health care to clear way for House vote">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>House Democrats make final push for health care votes, warn timing could slip past Sat.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:58:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erica Werner</dc:creator>
		
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House Dems say Sat. vote on health care may slip
WASHINGTON — House Democrats acknowledged they don&#8217;t yet have the votes to pass a sweeping overhaul of the nation&#8217;s health care system, and signaled they may push back the vote .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/house-democrats-make-final-push-for-health-care-votes-warn-timing-could-slip-past-sat-220656/">House Democrats make final push for health care votes, warn timing could slip past Sat.</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Medical marijuana shops abound in California as cities scramble to regulate them</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:27:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marcus Wohlsen</dc:creator>
		
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Medical marijuana shops abound in California

SEBASTOPOL, Calif. — A surge in medical marijuana in California has left communities trying to regulate or ban the drug. This wine country town has welcomed a dispensary as a strong source of tax revenue during the recession.
Peace in Medicine marijuana dispensary is a clean, modern operation in a former .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/medical-marijuana-shops-abound-in-california-as-cities-scramble-to-regulate-them-219635/">Medical marijuana shops abound in California as cities scramble to regulate them</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>CVS 3rd-qtr profit jumps 39 pct, stock tumbles on lost Caremark contracts, unit chief retires</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:27:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marley Seaman</dc:creator>
		
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CVS Caremark 3Q profit up but loses big contracts

NEW YORK — CVS Caremark disclosed more multibillion dollar contract losses in its pharmacy benefits management business and said the head of the unit will depart.
CEO Tom Ryan said CVS, which also runs the nation&#8217;s second-biggest drug store chain, won&#8217;t reach its goals in 2010 because of  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/cvs-3rd-qtr-profit-jumps-39-pct-stock-tumbles-on-lost-caremark-contracts-unit-chief-retires-219118/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Northern Calif. town bans medical marijuana collectives, cultivation; opponents threaten suit</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:19:11 +0000</pubDate>
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Northern Calif. town bans medical marijuana shops

RED BLUFF, Calif. — A small Northern California city has banned medical marijuana growing and dispensing, a move opponents say will bring lawsuits.
Red Bluff&#8217;s city council approved two measures Tuesday night restricting the drug. The panel voted 4-1 to ban collectives and cultivation and unanimously passed an emergency ordinance .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/northern-calif-town-bans-medical-marijuana-collectives-cultivation-opponents-threaten-suit-218216/">Northern Calif. town bans medical marijuana collectives, cultivation; opponents threaten suit</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maine becomes 5th state to allow pot dispensaries as voters OK medical marijuana expansion</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:21:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clarke Canfield</dc:creator>
		
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Maine becomes 5th state to allow pot dispensaries

PORTLAND, Maine — Voters approved a referendum making Maine the fifth state to allow retail pot dispensaries, but medical marijuana advocates say it won&#8217;t become like California, where hundreds of marijuana shops have popped up and come under critical scrutiny.
California, Colorado, New Mexico and Rhode Island allow for .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maine-becomes-5th-state-to-allow-pot-dispensaries-as-voters-ok-medical-marijuana-expansion-218124/">Maine becomes 5th state to allow pot dispensaries as voters OK medical marijuana expansion</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>AP Sources: House Democratic health bill to get seniors&#8217; lobby endorsement</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:01:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ricardo Alonso-zaldivar</dc:creator>
		
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WASHINGTON — In a coup for House Democrats, AARP will endorse sweeping health care overhaul legislation headed for a history-making floor vote, officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
An endorsement from the seniors&#8217; lobby was critical when then-President George W. Bush pushed the Medicare ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ap-sources-house-democratic-health-bill-to-get-seniors-lobby-endorsement-218090/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : AP Sources: House Democratic health bill to get seniors&#8217; lobby endorsement</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Health care dispute: Are &#8220;defensive medicine&#8221; and malpractice insurance driving costs?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:24:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Leblanc</dc:creator>
		
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Health care dispute: Costs of defensive medicine

BOSTON — Dr. James Wang says he tries to tell his patients when extra medical procedures aren&#8217;t necessary. If they insist, though, he will do it — not so much to protect their health as his own practice.
After being sued for allegedly failing to diagnose a case of appendicitis, .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/health-care-dispute-are-defensive-medicine-and-malpractice-insurance-driving-costs-217941/">Health care dispute: Are &#8220;defensive medicine&#8221; and malpractice insurance driving costs?</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maine voters reject tax-cutting referendums, approve medical marijuana dispensaries</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:35:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clarke Canfield</dc:creator>
		
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Maine voters reject tax-cutting referendums

PORTLAND, Maine — Despite living in one of the nation&#8217;s most heavily taxed states, Maine voters on Tuesday soundly rejected proposals that would have reduced automobile excise taxes and put limits on future increases on state and local government spending and taxes.
Mainers also approved a ballot question that expands the state&#8217;s .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maine-voters-reject-tax-cutting-referendums-approve-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-217821/" title="Maine voters reject tax-cutting referendums, approve medical marijuana dispensaries">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>House Democrats clear the way for floor vote on health care as early as Saturday</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:57:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ricardo Alonso-zaldivar</dc:creator>
		
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WASHINGTON — In a coup for House Democrats, AARP will endorse sweeping health care overhaul legislation headed for a history-making floor vote, officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
An endorsement from the seniors&#8217; lobby was critical when then-President George W. Bush pushed .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/house-democrats-clear-the-way-for-floor-vote-on-health-care-as-early-as-saturday-217770/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Senate committee to investigate health insurer pricing of small business coverage</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:16:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Murphy</dc:creator>
		
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The Senate health care committee chairman said Tuesday the panel is investigating how health insurers price the coverage they sell to small businesses, which have struggled for years with soaring premiums.
Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, has sent letters to several big health insurers, including UnitedHealth Group Inc., .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/senate-committee-to-investigate-health-insurer-pricing-of-small-business-coverage-216676/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maine residents vote on taxes, medical marijuana, schools, transportation funding</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:06:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clarke Canfield</dc:creator>
		
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Mainers vote on taxes, medical marijuana, schools

PORTLAND, Maine — Maine residents faced a full slate of ballot measures beyond the closely watched gay marriage vote on Tuesday.
Residents casted votes on questions involving taxes, medical marijuana, schools and transportation funding.
Outside of gay marriage, the most contentious referendum was Question 4, which asked voters if they supported ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maine-residents-vote-on-taxes-medical-marijuana-schools-transportation-funding-216523/" title="Maine residents vote on taxes, medical marijuana, schools, transportation funding">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:46:52 +0000</pubDate>
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WASHINGTON — In a blow to the White House, the Senate&#8217;s top Democrat signaled Tuesday that Congress may fail to meet a year-end deadline for passing health care legislation, leaving the measure&#8217;s fate to the uncertainties of the 2010 election season.
Majority ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/senate-leader-indicates-timetable-for-completing-health-care-this-year-may-slip-216512/">Senate leader indicates timetable for completing health care this year may slip</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>House GOP health bill draft aims to lower costs, doesn&#8217;t try for universal coverage</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:52:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erica Werner</dc:creator>
		
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WASHINGTON — After months spent criticizing Democrats&#8217; health overhaul plans, House Republicans have produced a draft proposal of their own. It&#8217;s much shorter and focuses on bringing down costs rather than extending coverage to nearly all Americans.
A 230-page draft was obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press. A .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/house-gop-health-bill-draft-aims-to-lower-costs-doesnt-try-for-universal-coverage-216418/">House GOP health bill draft aims to lower costs, doesn&#8217;t try for universal coverage</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>House GOP health bill alternative aims to lower costs, doesn&#8217;t try for universal coverage</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:09:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erica Werner</dc:creator>
		
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WASHINGTON — House Republicans have produced a health care bill to offer as an alternative to legislation by majority Democrats, focusing more on lowering costs than expanding coverage.
The bill is 230 pages long, compared with Democrats&#8217; 1,990-page measure. Unlike the Democrats&#8217; legislation it has no requirement for people .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/house-gop-health-bill-alternative-aims-to-lower-costs-doesnt-try-for-universal-coverage-216382/">Original source &nbsp;: House GOP health bill alternative aims to lower costs, doesn&#8217;t try for universal coverage</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Even with government aid, middle class would still pay thousands for health insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:53:45 +0000</pubDate>
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Middle class would pay thousands for health care

WASHINGTON — Government experts say some middle-class families would still face a big budget hit for health care, even with the new help that Democrats want to provide.
A family of four making $66,000 could face a total health care bill of $10,000 — counting premiums, copayments and deductible .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/even-with-government-aid-middle-class-would-still-pay-thousands-for-health-insurance-215393/">Original source &nbsp;: Even with government aid, middle class would still pay thousands for health insurance</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Humana&#8217;s 3rd-quarter profit rises 65 percent on boosts from Medicare Advantage program</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
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Humana 3Q profit jumps on government programs

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Health insurer Humana Inc. rode its strong government business in posting a 65 percent jump in third-quarter profit Monday, as bulging membership and premiums from Medicare Advantage overcame a lackluster commercial segment hampered by the weak economy.
Louisville-based Humana said its quarterly revenue rose 8 percent as ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/humanas-3rd-quarter-profit-rises-65-percent-on-boosts-from-medicare-advantage-program-214784/" title="Humana&#8217;s 3rd-quarter profit rises 65 percent on boosts from Medicare Advantage program">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Employer groups work to protect flexible spending accounts in health care bills</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:23:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erica Werner</dc:creator>
		
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Flex spending accounts face hit in health overhaul

WASHINGTON — Those tax-free spending accounts that you and your co-workers use to help pay for dental work, insurance copayments or over-the-counter drugs face a hit under the health overhaul bills in Congress — unless a coalition that includes a powerful union, insurers and others can stop it.
Bills ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/employer-groups-work-to-protect-flexible-spending-accounts-in-health-care-bills-214262/">Read : Employer groups work to protect flexible spending accounts in health care bills</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>GOP leader says Republicans have health care answers _ lower costs, wider insurance coverage</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:32:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will Lester</dc:creator>
		
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Boehner: GOP has right answers on health care

WASHINGTON — Republicans have the answers to lower health costs and expanded coverage, not the Democrats who hold power in Washington and are creating more problems as they &#8220;recklessly pursue&#8221; a government takeover of the health care system, a GOP leader said.
The top House Republican, Rep. John Boehner .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/gop-leader-says-republicans-have-health-care-answers-_-lower-costs-wider-insurance-coverage-213880/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: GOP leader says Republicans have health care answers _ lower costs, wider insurance coverage</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>House calls a health reform fix? Updating old idea seen as saving costs while boosting care</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:37:09 +0000</pubDate>
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House calls as cost-saver in health care reform?

RICHMOND, Va. — The doctor doesn&#8217;t look like much of a crusader, bent over the frail frame of 90-year-old Alberta Scott.
He has a lavender stethoscope strung round his neck and some serious bedside manner at work on this stubborn nonagenarian who wants to be anywhere but where she .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/house-calls-a-health-reform-fix-updating-old-idea-seen-as-saving-costs-while-boosting-care-213797/">Original source &nbsp;: House calls a health reform fix? Updating old idea seen as saving costs while boosting care</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>GOP leader says Republicans have answers to lower health costs, more insurance coverage</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:28:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will Lester</dc:creator>
		
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Boehner: GOP offering the right health care ideas

WASHINGTON — Republicans have the answers to lower health costs and expanded coverage, not the Democrats hold power in Washington and are creating more problems as they &#8220;recklessly pursue&#8221; a government takeover of the health care system, a GOP leader said.
The top House Republican, Rep. John Boehner of ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/gop-leader-says-republicans-have-answers-to-lower-health-costs-more-insurance-coverage-213706/">Read more : GOP leader says Republicans have answers to lower health costs, more insurance coverage</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>GOP urges less expensive health care plan, claims Democrats&#8217; plan too complicated and costly</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:06:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will Lester</dc:creator>
		
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GOP urges simpler, less expensive health care plan

WASHINGTON — Republicans say the Democrats&#8217; proposal to overhaul health care is far too complicated, intrusive and expensive and are urging several steps they claim would bring down costs while not greatly expanding government involvement.
House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, outlined a health care alternative in the GOP&#8217;s ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/gop-urges-less-expensive-health-care-plan-claims-democrats-plan-too-complicated-and-costly-213599/">GOP urges less expensive health care plan, claims Democrats&#8217; plan too complicated and costly</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Colorado ski town could push marijuana legalization, adding paraphernalia</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:14:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen Wyatt</dc:creator>
		
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Colo. ski town could push marijuana legalization

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. — Voters in this Rocky Mountain resort town will decide next week whether to legalize pot for all adults at a time when the movement to allow medical marijuana is gaining steam around the country.
A measure before Breckenridge voters in Tuesday&#8217;s municipal election would legalize possession of ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/colorado-ski-town-could-push-marijuana-legalization-adding-paraphernalia-213046/">Colorado ski town could push marijuana legalization, adding paraphernalia</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Details on the House health overhaul bill and one taking shape in Senate</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:38:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erica Werner</dc:creator>
		
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Details on health care bills in House, Senate
WASHINGTON — House Democratic leaders are offering a $1.2 trillion, 10-year health overhaul bill that expands coverage to millions of Americans. House Republicans have unveiled their alternative, after months of criticizing the Democrats&#8217; approach.
In the Senate, Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is finalizing ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/details-on-the-house-health-overhaul-bill-and-one-taking-shape-in-senate-211738/" title="Details on the House health overhaul bill and one taking shape in Senate">>>></a>.]]></description>
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