Obama’s latest move satisfies neither side on health care; liberals want ‘government option’WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s weekend concession on a health care “government option” drew complaints from liberals and scarce interest from Republicans and other critics on Monday, a fresh sign of the daunting challenge in finding middle ground in an increasingly partisan political struggle. Obama criticized ’scare tactics’ of health care reform critics; targets insurance companiesGRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — President Barack Obama on Saturday criticized what he termed as the “scare tactics” of opponents to health care reform. He told a town hall meeting “what is truly scary is if we do nothing” to solve the nation’s health care problems. Obama targets insurance companies in health care town hall meeting in ColoradoGRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — President Barack Obama on Saturday criticized what he termed as the “scare tactics” of opponents to health care reform. He told a town hall meeting “what is truly scary is if we do nothing” to solve the nation’s health care problems. Obama targets insurance companies in health care town hall meeting.GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — President Barack Obama on Saturday criticized what he termed as the “scare tactics” of opponents to health care reform. He told a town hall meeting “what is truly scary is if we do nothing” to solve the nation’s health care problems. In pitch for health care overhaul, Obama says insurance companies holding Americans hostageBELGRADE, Mont. — President Barack Obama says Americans are being held hostage by health insurance companies that deny coverage based on pre-existing conditions or cancel coverage when people get sick. Chief insurance industry lobbyist sees health care drive ‘won or lost’ in AugustWASHINGTON —August will be a make-or-break month for the drive to revamp health care, as members of Congress use the recess to either sell the need for an overhaul to voters or continue criticism of the insurance industry, the chief of the insurers’ main lobbying arm said Monday. THE INFLUENCE GAME: Chamber of Commerce emerges as leading foe of Obama health, banking plansWASHINGTON —If President Barack Obama wants to take the measure of his opposition, he only has to glance across Lafayette Park from the White House. There, behind 10 massive Corinthian columns, is the headquarters of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce — a leading critic of the administration’s health care and banking overhaul plans. Reid calls protests ‘destructive’ as negotiators hunker down to seek bipartisan dealWASHINGTON — The Senate’s most powerful Democrat on Thursday scolded health care protesters dogging his party’s lawmakers at local meetings, arguing that some critics on the political right have run out of ideas — and ditched their civic manners. Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada accused the protesters of trying to “sabotage” the democratic process. THE INFLUENCE GAME: Health insurance lobby uses money, allies to fight government coverageWASHINGTON — Cast as a profit-hoarding villain by Democratic foes, the insurance industry still has a fighting chance to fend off the part of health care overhaul it most despises — creation of a government-run plan to compete with private insurers. No overnight overhaul: Timeline for far-reaching House health care legislation spans 2010-2018WASHINGTON — President Lyndon Johnson signed the Medicare law on July 30, 1965, and 11 months later seniors were receiving coverage. But if President Barack Obama gets to sign a health care overhaul this fall, the uninsured won’t be covered until 2013 — after the next presidential election. Obama has first success with health care overhaul vote as his TV ads try to build supportWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama achieved a milestone Wednesday when a Senate committee approved a plan to revamp the U.S. health care system. Obama achieves milestone as Senate committee approves plan to revamp US health care systemWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama achieved a milestone Wednesday when a Senate committee approved a plan to revamp the U.S. health care system. House health plan would tax the rich, require employers and individuals to get health coverageWASHINGTON — 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 systemWASHINGTON — 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. Health care overhaul bill suffers another setback as House Dems seek more time to make changesWASHINGTON — The drive to remake the nation’s health care system suffered yet another setback in Congress on Thursday when a pivotal group of House Democrats demanded numerous changes in legislation the leadership was drafting on a fast track. Moderate House Democrats want more time on health care billWASHINGTON — The drive to remake the nation’s health care system suffered yet another setback in Congress on Thursday when a pivotal group of House Democrats demanded changes in legislation the leadership was drafting on a fast track. THE INFLUENCE GAME: Health providers’ deals with lawmakers widening split with businessWASHINGTON — Health care providers have been crowing in recent days about deals they’ve cut with lawmakers to help pay for President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. Those agreements have been announced in flashy White House ceremonies — but off camera and quietly, business lobbyists have been stewing. Obama likes progress on health care; Senate Dems, administration near deal with hospitalsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Tuesday welcomed progress on health care overhaul as Senate Democrats and the administration closed in on a deal with hospitals to help pay for his proposed expansion of medical coverage to the uninsured. Senate Democrats focus health care talks on hospitals and GOPWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Tuesday welcomed progress on health care overhaul as top Senate Democrats and the administration closed in on a deal with hospitals to help pay for the president’s proposed expansion of medical coverage to the uninsured. Under emerging deal, hospitals would help pay Obama’s health care expansionWASHINGTON — With health care legislation at a crossroads, the nation’s hospitals are near agreement with a key lawmaker and the White House to pick up part of the cost of President Barack Obama’s plan for expanded coverage, officials said Monday. AdWatch: In TV war over health care overhaul, some ads hit dramatic but deceptive toneWASHINGTON — Staring at the camera, Canadian citizen Shona Holmes says a brain tumor would have killed her had she relied on her government-run health plan that would have provided treatment far too late. “Now, Washington wants to bring Canadian-style health care to the U.S.,” a narrator says darkly. Details on health care legislation taking shape in CongressWASHINGTON — 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: House Democrats’ gov’t health plan would offer premiums 20%-25% less than private insuranceWASHINGTON — What if a new health plan set up shop in your town offering coverage at a much lower price than other insurers? Under a Senate health care plan, you pay your own medical insurance premium or pay a fineWASHINGTON — First you paid to insure your car. Soon you may have to add health insurance premiums to that stack of monthly bills as well. Health overhaul in Senate bill imposes penalty on those refusing affordable medical coverageWASHINGTON — Americans who refuse to buy affordable medical coverage could be hit with fines of more than $1,000 under a health care overhaul bill unveiled Thursday by key Senate Democrats looking to fulfill President Barack Obama’s top domestic priority. Health overhaul would impose stiff penalty on those who refuse to get medical coverageWASHINGTON — Americans who refuse to buy affordable medical coverage could be hit with fines of more than $1,000 under a health care overhaul bill unveiled Thursday by key Senate Democrats looking to fulfill President Barack Obama’s top domestic priority. Senate Democrats call for public option health plan, fee on companies not offering insuranceWASHINGTON — Determined to advance President Barack Obama’s health care agenda, key Senate Democrats are calling for a government-run insurance option to compete with private plans, as well as a $750-per-worker annual fee on larger companies that do not offer coverage to employees. Devil in the details: 4 big issues that could break a deal on health careWASHINGTON — Four divisive issues could dash President Barack Obama’s hopes of overhauling health care: cost, creating a government-run plan, taxing workers’ benefits and penalizing employers that don’t offer coverage. Analysis: Liberals smolder while Obama keeps his powder dry on public health insurance planWASHINGTON — Presidents quickly learn that legislative showdowns on tough issues, such as overhauling the nation’s health care system, must be dealt with eventually. Some liberal Democrats worry that President Barack Obama may be waiting too long to face down Republicans on one of the issue’s knottiest questions. Obama uses network town hall to pitch health plan; Republicans complain they were shut outWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says insurance companies will make less profit on each patient if he gets his health care overhaul. |
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