House health plan would tax the rich, require employers and individuals to get health coverage

WASHINGTON — House Democrats on Tuesday rolled out a far-reaching $1.5 trillion plan that for the first time would make health care a right and a responsibility for all Americans, with medical providers, employers and the wealthiest picking up most of the tab.

House Democrats to unveil bill overhauling nation’s health care system

WASHINGTON — House Democrats pushed ahead Tuesday with sweeping health care legislation that would raise taxes on the wealthy, require Americans to buy affordable insurance and penalize large companies that don’t provide insurance to their employees.

Details on health care legislation taking shape in Congress

WASHINGTON — Health care legislation is taking shape in both the House and Senate. Details are still being negotiated and any final bill would have to meld proposals from both houses. A look at various proposals:

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials in Newspapers in the US and Abroad.

Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad:

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Feds: Mass. man conspired to kill 2 US politicians, carry out holy war on US malls, troops

AP News in Brief

Colorado sheriff says parents concocted tale of boy’s flight in balloon, charges expected

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Fed survey: housing, manufacturing drive recovery

WASHINGTON (AP) — Improvements in housing and manufacturing are driving the early stages of the economic recovery, according to a Federal Reserve survey released Wednesday.