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House calls a health reform fix? Updating old idea seen as saving costs while boosting care

House calls as cost-saver in health care reform? RICHMOND, Va. — The doctor doesn’t look like much of a crusader, bent over the frail frame of 90-year-old...

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What’s all the fuss? Govt insurance option seen as signing up just 2 percent of those under 65

After all the fuss, govt health plan to cover few WASHINGTON — What’s all the fuss about? After all the noise over Democrats’ push for a government...

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Liberals folding, ready to accept House health care compromise

more images more images Path clearing for House to pass health bill WASHINGTON — They may not like it, but many House liberals look ready to accept a compromise...

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President Obama to speak to small business leaders Thursday, hold health insurance meetings

more images more images Obama to lay out plans to help small businesses WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama speaks Thursday morning to small business leaders about...

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With time growing short, Democratic leaders face critical decisions on health care bills

Clock ticking on Democrats for health care reform WASHINGTON — Time growing short, Democratic leaders in the House and Senate still face key decisions if they...

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AP sources: Individuals would be required to buy health coverage in Senate bill

AP sources: Health bill may cut employer mandate WASHINGTON — Businesses would not be required to provide health insurance under legislation being readied for...

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AP sources: Individuals would be required to buy coverage in Senate bill

AP sources: Bill likely to cut employer mandate WASHINGTON — Businesses would not be required to provide health insurance under legislation being readied for Senate...

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Skepticism runs as high as the premiums as American workers choose insurance plans

As workers choose health plans, skepticism abounds DENVER — Looking for happy faces? Don’t go near employer health fairs in the coming months. American workers...

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Key Democrat says public insurance option close to gaining votes needed for passage in Senate

Senator: Public option is close to gaining votes WASHINGTON — A proposal for government-backed health insurance is close to gaining the 60 votes needed to pass...

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Health care issues: Which industries would win or lose if health care system is changed

A look at key issues in the health care debate: THE ISSUE: Which industries stand to gain or lose most from a health care overhaul? THE POLITICS: The final tally...

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US Chamber of Commerce spends a record $34.7 million lobbying in the third quarter

WASHINGTON — Losing key members and facing political headwinds, the U.S. Here is the original post: US Chamber of Commerce spends a record $34.7 million lobbying...

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AP sources: House Dems cut 10-year cost of health care bill to $871B from $1 trillion-plus

WASHINGTON — House Democrats are aiming to scale back the cost of their health care bill to well below President Barack Obama’s preferred price tag by giving...

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