Health care deal with House ‘Blue Dog’ Democrats clears way for crucial September voteWASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats are determined to show progress on a health care overhaul by pushing President Barack Obama’s top domestic priority through two critically important committees before they head home for their August break. Billions in federal stimulus not enough to keep states from cutting health care programsHARTFORD, Conn. — Aurice Barlow knows what happens when someone can’t afford dental care. Lawmakers report health care progress; Obama pitches retooled message in NC, VA visitsRALEIGH, N.C. — Congress reported progress on legislation to overhaul the nation’s health care Wednesday as President Barack Obama introduced a retooled message asserting his plan would protect Americans and limit insurers’ power. Proposed tax on ‘gold-plated’ health coverage may hit plans for older, sicker peopleWASHINGTON — They call them Cadillac health plans. But a clunker may be hiding behind the sticker price. US jury found in favor of hospital that deported seriously brain injured Guatemalan manMIAMI — A hospital that sent a seriously brain injured illegal immigrant back to Guatemala — over the objections of his family and legal guardian — did not act unreasonably, a jury found Monday. Key House Democrats clear one obstacle to health care overhaul billWASHINGTON — Key Democrats have agreed on steps designed to cut the growth of Medicare, clearing one of numerous obstacles blocking early passage of health care legislation in the House. Democratic divisions slow Obama’s health care overhaul; he says, ‘Just keep working’WASHINGTON — Slow down, Senate Democrats told President Barack Obama on Thursday, dashing hopes of rushing his sweeping health care overhaul to a summertime vote and adding to the troubles the plan could face as the year wears on. “That’s OK,” the president replied gamely. “Just keep working.” Conservative House Blue Dogs emerge as pivotal force on Obama health care planWASHINGTON — Conservative-leaning Blue Dog Democrats are enjoying a power surge like no other in their 15 years, forcing President Barack Obama and their own party leaders to deal with their demands for cost cuts and tax restraints in overhauling health care. Obama pushes health care reform, emphasizes areas of agreement instead of push for delaysWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama remained on the offensive Tuesday on the pace and shape of legislation reinventing health care, against stiffening opposition from Republicans and growing wariness among rank-and-file congressional Democrats. AP sources: Obama tells lawmaker he wants health bill in Senate committee bill by week’s endWASHINGTON — Democratic officials say President Barack Obama has told a key lawmaker involved in drafting health care legislation he wants a bill in the Senate Finance Committee by week’s end. MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: Americans feeling less debt stress despite joblessness, lost savingsWASHINGTON — Unemployment is rising. Nest eggs are in tatters. Home values have tanked. And yet surprisingly, Americans are feeling less stress from debt these days. Where are people turning for a financial education today? They go to workDES MOINES, Iowa — Recognizing that workers are anxious about their finances, in increasing numbers companies are reaching out to help by setting up seminars at the office and making one-on-one advice available. Text of President Barack Obama’s news conference on FridayText of President Barack Obama’s news conference on Friday in L’Aquila, Italy, as provided by the White House: 7-Eleven rallies customers against credit, debit card fees banks charge small businessesNEW YORK — Riding a wave of public outrage over credit card practices, 7-Eleven Inc. wants to show merchants are victims of the industry too. Governor’s proposals to cut assistance for poor, disabled stalls budget talksSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s insistence on cost-cutting measures to weed out what he has described as “waste, fraud and abuse” in California’s social service programs has struck a nerve with Democrats, welfare advocates and the frail. California IOU recipients could be left scrambling for cash after Friday; bank plan criticizedNEW YORK — After taking multibillion-dollar bailouts from the federal government, some of the nation’s biggest banks are declining to lend a hand with a different financial mess: the California budget stalemate. Retailers focus on wardrobe highlights as shoppers shy away from buying head-to-toe lookNEW YORK — Americans are increasingly shopping in their own closets for new looks, so merchants are diving in to help out. Poll finds Americans making modest spending cuts but not forsaking favorite summer pursuitsCHICAGO — Americans are cutting back their spending but not abandoning favorite summertime pursuits despite the extra expense, a new survey released Wednesday indicates. Lawmaker says polling shows strong public opposition to tax on health benefitsWASHINGTON — A key lawmaker says senators at work on health care legislation are having second thoughts about imposing a tax on high-end insurance coverage that workers receive on the job. Obama supports new long-term care benefit as part of health overhaulWASHINGTON — Moving to broaden the scope of the health care overhaul, President Barack Obama threw his support Tuesday behind creation of a program to help families struggling with burdensome costs of long-term care. Details on health care legislation taking shape in CongressWASHINGTON — Health care legislation is taking shape in the House and Senate as President Barack Obama pushes to overhaul the system to cover millions of uninsured Americans and contain rising costs. Details are still being negotiated and any final health care bill would have to meld proposals from the House and Senate. A look at various proposals: Highlights of Supreme Court decisions made during the 2008-09 termSome of the significant cases the Supreme Court decided in its 2008-09 term: Saudi anti-smoking campaign stirs controversy with promise to help men with wedding expensesRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The catchy slogan, “Kicking the habit is on you, and marriage is on us,” is meant to entice young grooms to give up smoking by offering an attractive incentive. Anti-smoking campaign stirs controversy with its promise to help men with wedding expensesRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The catchy slogan, “Kicking the habit is on you, and marriage is on us,” is meant to entice young grooms to give up smoking by offering an attractive incentive. Millions of Americans get stimulus payments in May, but money goes into savings, not spendingWASHINGTON — Households raised their savings rate to the highest level in more than 15 years in May as many used a big boost in money from the government’s stimulus program to bolster nest eggs rather than to spend more. Still, with consumer spending expected to stay subdued, a sustained economic recovery seems doubtful anytime soon. As fares creep up, procrastinators waiting too long could miss their flightsMINNEAPOLIS — If you’ve been waiting for the lowest possible airfare for a trip this summer, it may be time to get off the fence. Reality check: Preventive health care saves lives, but not money, despite claims by manyCHICAGO — When it comes to health care spending, an ounce of prevention is seldom worth a pound of cure. Reality check: Health prevention saves lives, but not money, despite claims by manyCHICAGO — When it comes to health care spending, an ounce of prevention is seldom worth a pound of cure. Report: Italy’s Berlusconi says he never paid women, denying latest allegations in scandalROME — Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi has told a gossip magazine he has never paid a woman for sex, as he continues to be dogged by suspicions stemming from his purported fondness for young models and starlets. Recession lures the newly bargain-conscious to Wal-Mart, but how will discounter keep them?The recession steered a new type of customer to Wal-Mart — deeper in the pockets and suddenly looking for bargains. Now the world’s largest retailer has to figure out how to keep that customer when the economy recovers. |
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