Baucus’ decision to unveil health bill with no GOP support dims chances for bipartisan dealWASHINGTON — Sen. Max Baucus’ decision to release his long-awaited health care overhaul bill with no Republicans on board dims the chances for a bipartisan compromise on President Barack Obama’s top domestic priority. Baucus moving ahead on health care without GOP support, Rangel says Obama’s price tag too lowWASHINGTON — 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. Rep. Rangel says Obama’s health bill price too low, would require slashing subsidies for poorWASHINGTON — A key House committee chairman said Tuesday that President Barack Obama’s preferred price tag for a health care overhaul is too low and would require slashing subsidies for the poor. Ways and Means Chairman Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., also complained to reporters that “restrictions” Obama set out in his health care speech to Congress last week are complicating matters as House Democrats try to finalize their health care bill. House committee chairman says Obama’s health bill price tag too lowWASHINGTON — A key House committee chairman said Tuesday that President Barack Obama’s preferred price tag for a health care overhaul is too low and would require slashing subsidies for the poor. Support from members of both parties in doubt as negotiators wrap up Senate Finance proposalWASHINGTON — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus has been trying for months to write a health care bill that could win Republican support. If he succeeds he may find it’s fellow Democrats he has to worry about. 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. 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. France’s Sarkozy calls for ‘revolution’ in measuring economic growth to account for well-beingPARIS — French President Nicolas Sarkozy asked world leaders to join a “revolution” in the measurement of economic progress by dropping their obsession with gross domestic product to account for factors such as health-care availability and leisure time. 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. Obama, Congress easing debate on public option, turning attention to insurance regulationWASHINGTON — The White House and members of Congress on Sunday played down an immediate role for a government health insurance option and turned attention to regulating insurers, with the goal of lowering costs and ensuring coverage regardless of medical condition. Gibbs: Public option just 1 way to achieve goal of health insurance for millions without itWASHINGTON — White House spokesman Robert Gibbs says it’s not true that a health care overhaul will affect people who already have insurance. Health negotiators focus on denying coverage to illegal immigrantsWASHINGTON — Senators closing in on a comprehensive health care bill have whittled away all but the most contentious issues and one of those loomed large Friday: coverage for illegal immigrants. Telenovela captivates Colorado Latinos while getting them in tune with healthcare optionsDENVER — It has all the hallmarks of the beloved telenovela: Heart-wrenching dialogue. Doors slamming amid tears. Over-the-top theatrics. Policyholders could to pay more under Obama plan as insurance companies pass on costsIf President Barack Obama gets what he wants in his health care plan — covering all Americans and barring insurers from denying coverage — some analysts say individuals could wind up paying higher premiums. Medical marijuana dispensary raided in Spokane, owners arrestedSPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane police on Thursday raided a medical marijuana store, shutting it down, arresting the owners and warning similar operations to close, too. Democratic leaders voice confidence Obama will have a health care law to sign this yearWASHINGTON — Democratic congressional leaders predicted passage of health care legislation within a few months despite undimmed Republican opposition, claiming momentum Thursday from President Barack Obama’s speech and renewed commitment from lawmakers fresh from a month of meetings with constituents. As employer-provided plans decline, gov’t health programs pick up slack to cover uninsuredWASHINGTON — The number of Americans covered by government-sponsored health insurance plans surged to 87.4 million last year — or 29 percent of the U.S. population — amid a fierce, national debate about whether to create a new U.S.-run plan that any American could join. Obama keeps up the pressure for health care overhaul by lamenting a worsening toll of uninsuredWASHINGTON — Trumpeting nurses’ support for a health care overhaul while lamenting a worsening toll of uninsured, President Barack Obama kept up the pressure Thursday for congressional action. FACT CHECK: Is Obama or Wilson right on health coverage for illegal immigrants?WASHINGTON — Rep. Joe Wilson is wrong. Number of uninsured rise to 46.3 million; poverty rate hits 13.2 percent, an 11-year highWASHINGTON — The number of Americans without health insurance rose to 46.3 million last year as people began losing jobs and coverage in the current recession. The poverty rate hit 13.2 percent, an 11-year high. Obama laments statistics showing millions have lost health coverage since recession startedWASHINGTON — Trumpeting nurses’ support for a health care overhaul while lamenting a worsening toll of uninsured, President Barack Obama kept up the pressure Thursday for congressional action. Number of uninsured rises to 46.3 million; poverty rate hits 13.2 percent, an 11-year highWASHINGTON — The number of Americans without health insurance rose to 46.3 million last year as people began losing jobs and coverage in the current recession. The poverty rate hit 13.2 percent, an 11-year high. Text of Obama’s speech to Congress on health care reformText of President Barack Obama’s address to Congress on health care reform Wednesday, as prepared for delivery and provided by the White House. Obama to appeal to Congress and the nation to keep alive his hope of a health care overhaulWASHINGTON — Harsh realities are testing President Barack Obama’s “yes we can” ethic like never before as he appeals to Congress and the nation to keep alive his hopes for creating affordable health care for all. Obama exhorts Congress to pass health care overhaul, says ’season for action’ has arrivedWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama summoned Congress to join in a “season for action” on health care Wednesday night, urging lawmakers to set aside partisan gamesmanship in favor of drafting legislation that benefits millions who have insurance and many more without it. Kennedys will be on hand for Obama’s health care speech, invoking the late senator’s life workWASHINGTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy is gone, but his legacy is vital to President Barack Obama’s high-stakes case for health care overhaul as his party struggles on Capitol Hill to agree on its terms. FACT CHECK: Obama drops a reassurance from his speech that never quite squared with the factsWASHINGTON — The change was subtle, but significant. Mixing attacks and appeals, Republicans call on Obama to start over on health care overhaulWASHINGTON — Slow down and start over. |
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