AP answers your questions on the news, from wildlife and wind farms to unemployment benefitsWind power has its fans, but the turbines that turn breezes into energy are also generating concerns: Some worry that the huge contraptions might put wildlife at risk. Farm workers, organizations hope suit will bring NM ag laborers under workers’ comp coverageALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Joe Griego’s life changed in seconds when he turned his back on a bull he was trying to corral during work at a southern New Mexico dairy. The bull attacked, leaving Griego with serious injuries. Geography makes a difference in who has health insurance and who doesn’tORLANDO, Fla. — Where someone lives makes a difference in whether or not that person has health insurance. 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. Senator backs off from tax on contact lenses, tampons; power wheelchairs still get hitWASHINGTON — They were calling it the tax on Q-tips. Amid Republican ridicule, a Democratic chairman backed down Tuesday and exempted consumer items of $100 or less — from condoms to contact lenses — from a proposed tax on medical device manufacturers. It would help pay for health care coverage for the uninsured in comprehensive legislation. 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. 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. FACT CHECK: Obama says insurance mandate is not a tax, but legislation says otherwiseWASHINGTON — Memo to President Barack Obama: It’s a tax. 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. 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. Medical marijuana dispensary bust in Wash. promises legal fight over state’s pot lawSEATTLE — In one corner of Washington state, a 62-year-old rheumatoid arthritis patient could face more than eight years in prison for growing marijuana for himself and three others. In Seattle, meanwhile, a collection of grow operations serves 2,000 people with little interference from police. 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. Who’s who: A look at the 23 members of the Senate Finance Committee as they debate health careThe Senate Finance Committee begins work on a health care overhaul bill Tuesday. A look at the committee members: What will your surgery cost? That depends, and the answer isn’t simpleCHICAGO — Flower shop owner Bob Hausheer would like to know why he can’t walk into a doctor’s office and see a list of prices. Health care issues: Proposed drug industry savingsA look at key issues in the health care debate: More challenges await lawmaker as Obama pushes to get health overhaul doneWASHINGTON — Senate Democrats see plenty of room for improvement in a sweeping health care overhaul bill, starting with changes to a tax on high-cost insurance policies that could hit middle-class Americans hard. 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. 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.” Health care issues: Calculating the price tagA look at key issues in the health care debate: 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. 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. Senate Finance version of health care bill unveiled, would cost US over $856B in next 10 yearsWASHINGTON — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus has released his long-awaited health overhaul bill, moving forward with a landmark, $856 billion bill even though no Republicans are on board. |
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