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. HHS announces Medicare pilot program with incentive payments for better primary careWASHINGTON — The Obama administration announced a new Medicare pilot program Wednesday to strengthen primary care services for patients and cut costly emergency room visits — by offering financial incentives to doctors. FDIC names first winning bidder in program to back private buys of toxic mortgage assetsWASHINGTON — The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. on Wednesday named the first winning bidder under a test of the government’s program to back private purchases of toxic mortgage assets and get them off banks’ balance sheets. 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. House passes bill to let struggling Postal Service use retirement fund to cover shortfallWASHINGTON — The House voted Tuesday to let the struggling U.S. Postal Service cover a budget shortfall by reducing its annual payment to a health care fund for retirees by $4 billion. Bright spot for the tanning industry; bartering in the modern age; holiday shopping in advanceBARTERING IN THE MODERN AGE: It may be the oldest business strategy in the world, dating back to prehistoric times. Prince Harry turns 25, gains access to income from Princess Diana’s estateLONDON — Prince Harry turned 25 on Tuesday, becoming an even more eligible bachelor as he gained access to part of his inheritance from his mother, Princess Diana. 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. FDIC urges buyers of failed banks to offer temporary mortgage aid for unemployed borrowersWASHINGTON — The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is encouraging companies that buy failed banks with troubled home loans to extend temporary help to people who have lost their jobs and can’t pay their mortgage bills. Calling all night owls: Boston community college offers midnight classes to help meet demandBOSTON — Community college professor Kathleen O’Neill was setting the ground rules for her psychology students when she came to an issue she didn’t normally have to address. 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. Meltdown 101: Why has Obama administration’s housing plan fallen short of high hopes?WASHINGTON — The government set expectations sky-high earlier this year when President Barack Obama launched an effort to help up 7 to 9 million homeowners avoid foreclosure. Treasury prices jump following strong demand at auction for 30-year bondsNEW YORK — Treasury prices surged Thursday, sending their yields lower, after another successful auction of long-term government debt. Ski resorts offering special deals to lure locals to the slopes amid stagnant travel marketSALT LAKE CITY — A struggling economy is turning out to be good news for skiers and snowboarders who live close enough to mountains that they can hit the slopes every weekend. Health care industry could face continued uncertainty over reform, despite Obama speechNEW YORK — Shares of health insurers wavered in premarket activity Thursday after President Barack Obama made clear he is sticking to his goal of health care reform in a televised speech to a joint session of Congress Wednesday night. 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. FACT CHECK: Obama uses iffy math in pledging health insurance overhaul won’t fatten deficitWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama used only-in-Washington accounting Wednesday when he promised to overhaul the nation’s health care system without adding “one dime” to the deficit. By conventional arithmetic, Democratic plans would drive up the deficit by billions of dollars. Obama includes required coverage for all as part of health care overhaul proposalWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says individuals would be required to carry basic health insurance under his overhaul plan and businesses would have to offer workers health care or pay for part of insurance cost for their workers. HIV testing proposed to be added to Medicare coverageWASHINGTON — The government proposed Wednesday to have Medicare cover tests for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Perdue signed NC law boosting consumer protections on foreclosures, debt collectionsRALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina consumers soon will have new protections from foreclosures and intimidating debt collection practices. ‘Image Girls’: papers offer purported details from probe of man linked to Berlusconi scandalROME — Thirty women. Eighteen parties. Guests willing to supply sex “if the need arises.” Wyden: Finance committee will begin deliberations later this monthWASHINGTON — A leading Senate negotiator acknowledged Wednesday that a bipartisan deal on health care is unlikely, vowing to move ahead on a bill fulfilling President Barack Obama’s top domestic priority whether it has Republican support or not. Obama administration recommends changes to boost use of state-run college savings plansWASHINGTON — The Obama administration wants states to make changes to college savings plans that it hopes will expand their use by middle class families. Report says 19 percent of eligible borrowers offered help through Obama loan aid planWASHINGTON — The Obama administration’s $50 billion mortgage relief program is finally picking up speed after a sluggish and disappointing start: Nearly early one in five eligible homeowners have been offered help so far. Some questions, answers about proposal to fine Americans who refuse to get health coverageBOSTON — Should the federal government require virtually all Americans to be insured or face thousands of dollars in fines? Proponents say this requirement is crucial to extending coverage and reining in costs as Massachusetts has done. Critics say it would impose an unfair burden on individuals and families already struggling in harsh economic times. After housing meltdown, buyers hold the power _ and old-fashioned rules returnThe American dream of homeownership is still attainable. Buyers just have to deal with a new set of realities. Federal Reserve says consumers slash borrowing by record $21.6 billion in JulyWASHINGTON — Consumers slashed their borrowing in July by the largest amount on record as job losses and uncertainty about the economic recovery prompted Americans to rein in their debt. Stocks rise as investors see a pickup in takeover activity as a promising sign for the economyNEW YORK — Rising commodity prices and stirrings of corporate takeovers are making investors more optimistic about the economy. Stocks rise as investors look to takeover discussions as promising sign for economic recoveryNEW YORK — News about corporate takeovers is making investors more optimistic about the economy and giving them new reasons to buy stocks. |
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