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. 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. 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. ‘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.” 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. SPIN METER: Political opportunity makes a convert of the GOP on MedicareNEW YORK — Weren’t Republicans against Medicare before they were for it? Even if shoppers’ willingness to spend returns, ability likely to be constrained for yearsCHICAGO — A year after “shop ’til you drop” stopped, the nation fixates on this question: Will consumer spending ever return to pre-recession levels? AP: Those losing their first jobs or nearing retirement face extra challenges after layoffsORLANDO, Fla. — Marcus Wells and Shirley Walker view their economic prospects from opposite ends of the age spectrum. Obama promotes new ways to save for retirement as recession takes heavy toll on nest eggsWASHINGTON — The recession has eaten into people’s nest eggs so the government is promoting ways to make it easier to save for retirement. Obama: Government will make it easier for workers to save for retirementWASHINGTON — The government is trying to make it easier for Americans to save for retirement, President Barack Obama said Saturday, as he noted the toll the recession has taken on extra income and savings accounts. Retailers report sales drops for August, but results beat analyst expectationsNEW YORK — Shoppers limited their back-to-school purchases and stayed focused on necessities in August, resulting in the 12th straight month of declining sales for retailers. But there were signs the holiday season could be less dismal than feared. Meltdown 101: Glut of natural gas, fuel oil will keep heating costs in check this winterHeating costs this winter figure to be cheaper for much of the country than they were a year ago, thanks to a glut of natural gas and fuel oil and a recession that’s pushing down demand. Seniors, advocates say private Medicare plans put profits above care; Washington mulls changesMIAMI — Cecile Sangiamo liked her health insurance — until she needed to use it. CBO: Some seniors could see drug costs rise under House bill but on average would spend lessWASHINGTON — Some seniors could end up paying 20 percent more for their Medicare prescription drug plans under health care legislation in the House. Even cheap stuff put on layaway for back to school, casting cloud over holiday shoppingNEW YORK — To gauge consumers’ strain, look no further than the rows and rows of plastic bags awaiting layaway payments at Kmart. They are filled with back-to-school basics — not just T-shirts and jeans but notebooks, magic markers and pencils. Meltdown 101: At a time when nobody seems to be buying anything, what are people buying?What we’re buying — and not buying — says a lot about how consumers are feeling these days. Regulations aimed at making credit card policies clearer may reveal higher fees, ratesNEW YORK — The rules your credit card company operates by will start getting much clearer on Thursday. But just because you’ll know what they’re up to doesn’t mean you’re going to like what you learn. FACT CHECK: Poll finds health overhaul myths gaining traction, fabled ‘death panels’ includedWASHINGTON — The judgment is harsh in a new poll that finds Americans worried about the government taking over health insurance, cutting off treatment to the elderly and giving coverage to illegal immigrants. Harsh, but not based on facts. 12 NJ hospitals paying more than 500 doctors to save money in a Medicare experimentMOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — A dozen New Jersey hospitals are paying doctors as an incentive to save the hospitals money. Sears, Kmart aims to help customers to save for Christmas buying by offering club cardNEW YORK — Sears Holdings Corp. aims to get an edge over its competition this holiday season by getting shoppers to start saving for Christmas presents now through a new card that mimics an old-fashioned Christmas club account. AP IMPACT: Can’t find a bank branch? Boom expansion bypassed most minority neighborhoodsDALLAS — Banks expanded at a breathtaking pace over the past five years, adding more than 10,000 full-service branches, but barely 1 in 10 were in inner-city, minority neighborhoods, another sign the financial spending spree skipped over substantial parts of the country. AP Analysis: Can’t find a bank branch? Boom expansion bypassed most minority neighborhoodsDALLAS — Banks expanded at a breathtaking pace over the past five years, adding more than 10,000 full-service branches, but barely 1 in 10 were in inner-city, minority neighborhoods, another sign the financial spending spree skipped over substantial parts of the country. Ask AP: Friday bank failures, finding black boxesWhen a plane goes down at sea, why is it sometimes so difficult to find the black boxes? Shouldn’t it be as simple as equipping them with GPS devices? Huge statewide yard sales find more of a niche as shoppers dig in for bargain treasuresBUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Disabled mom Shawna Eddy hopes the mounds of clothing covering her front lawn will generate enough cash to take three adolescent daughters to the Shoe Show before school starts. Republicans pledge ‘hot summer’ on health care; Democrats retool pitch for the middle classWASHINGTON — The health care debate is heading back to Main Street, to cities and towns where people are worried about medical costs but increasingly concerned that overhauling the system may do more harm than good. Democratic leaders press for progress on health care bill before August breakWASHINGTON — The Senate’s top Republican accused Democrats of cutting Medicare to finance a “massive new government-run” health care plan, as the last of three House committees pushed its way through a compromise version of the health care overhaul Thursday. Work on health overhaul bill resumes in House after deal breaks logjamWASHINGTON — Action on a sweeping health care overhaul bill has resumed in the House after a week-and-a-half delay caused by objections from fiscally conservative Democrats. |
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