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Finding Alice Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:40AMPosted 10:35 a.m. Mon., 03.08.10 - Just before Tim Burton's much-anticipated " Alice in Wonderland ," the latest of many uneven attempts to bring Lewis Carroll's books to life, the British Film Institute posted the oldest yet, a 1903 version from film pioneer Cecil Hepworth.
Insurance Rate Hikes Spur Health Reform Debate Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:40AMCapping Rate Hikes? LEARN MORE Goldman Sachs Analysis- Americas: Managed Care Physicians for a National Health Program - On Single Payer H.R. 1200- America’s Health Security Act IMAGE SOURCE: IMAGE SOURCE: iStockphoto/ sick money/ author: Elnur The health care reform battle will resume this week with Democrats trying to pass reform before the end of the month. Expect to hear more about capping ...
Obama appeals for public support on health care Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:28AMWASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama ratcheted up his attacks against insurance companies Monday in a last-ditch attempt to get a reluctant public and skittish Democrats behind his health overhaul legislation.
Obama to appeal for public support on health care Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:26AMWASHINGTON (AP) — With the fate of his signature legislative initiative far from certain, President Barack Obama is taking his last-ditch push for a health care overhaul on the road.
No different laws for religious or ethnic groups Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:26AMThe call by Zachariah Matthews for sharia to be introduced shows that he misunderstands one of
Regulating Health Care, Part III Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:17AMWhen is an insurance company too small to cover? The pols and the advocacy groups have told us for months that health reform is supposed to produce tighter regulation of insurance companies and better medical care.
Obama to appeal for public support on health care Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:14AMWASHINGTON — With the fate of his signature legislative initiative far from certain, President Barack Obama is taking his last-ditch push for health care reform on the road.
With outcome of health care overhaul uncertain, President Obama to appeal for American support Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:03AMWith the fate of his signature legislative initiative far from certain, President Barack Obama is taking his last-ditch push for U.S. health care overhaul on the road.
Doug Schoen: Our Last Chance to Get Health Reform Right Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:01AMAs the nation watches Congress and the administration engage in a final back and forth on health-reform legislation, it is worthwhile to imagine what might...
Career Opportunities at the Council on Foreign Relations Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:01AMBelow are links to current openings at the Council on Foreign Relations. The Council updates this section on a weekly basis. The Council on Foreign Relations also offers internships for college and graduate students focusing on international relations who are considering a career in foreign policy or a related field.
Kentucky spending plan seeks to create jobs Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:25PMFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky House leaders wrapped up work Friday on a state budget blueprint for the next two years that proposes funding a flurry of construction projects aimed at creating thousands of jobs to help ease the state’s high unemployment rate.
'World of Wheels' Rolls into Huntington Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:22PMThe World of Wheels show has shifted into overdrive at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in downtown Huntington. World of Wheels showcases local antique and specialty cars for auto enthusiasts around the country.
CSU Revises Procedures Following Plague Exposure Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:52PMColorado State University has revised its necropsy procedures after several students and staff were inadvertently exposed to plague by a dead animal brought in for examination.
Lawmakers want restaurants to post calories on menus Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:25PMTALLAHASSEE A meal from your favorite eatery may soon come with a side of calories.
Gov. Joe Manchin's Mother Hospitalized After Stroke Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:23PMWest Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin released a statement Friday about his mother Mary Manchin, 87, who suffered a stroke around 11 a.m. Friday and is currently hospitalized.
California City Not Alone In Charging For 911 Calls Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:21PMWhen the town of Tracy, Calif., announced last month that it was going to start charging residents for 911 calls, many critics decried the growing practice of charging fees for a public service. It turns out Tracy is not alone; some other cities charge for calls for emergency medical treatment, and the practice is growing.
Obama calls jobs report better than expected Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:56PMA jobs report released Friday said the unemployment rate held at 9.7 percent last month as employers shed 36,000 jobs. Obama blamed snowstorms that buried the East Coast.
Data clear: Red-light cameras mean more crashes Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:48PMData clear: Red-light cameras mean more crashes
Iowa launches dental program for underinsured children Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:35PMDES MOINES (KWWL) – The Iowa Department of Human Services has launched the nation's first dental-only program for underinsured children in low- to modest-income families. DHS Director Charles Krogmeier
AG says public colleges can’t prohibit bias against gays Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:31PMAttorney General Ken Cuccinelli says Virginia’s public colleges and universities cannot prohibit discrimination against gays because the General Assembly has not authorized them to do so.
Obama 'exploring' Republican health-care ideas Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:15PMPresident Barack Obama says he’s 'exploring' Republican ideas for health-care reform, even as he is expected to call on Congress to pass a Democratic bill using a tactic decried by Republicans.
AMA Honors Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger With Top Government Service Award Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:15PMWASHINGTON, March 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger is honored tonight with the American Medical Association's (AMA) top government service award for an elected statewide official.
AMA Honors Florida Senator Don Gaetz With Top Government Service Award Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:14PMWASHINGTON, March 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Florida Senator Don Gaetz will be honored tonight with the American Medical Association's government service award for a member of a state legislature.
Former Obama healthcare advisor speaks Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:14PMAn interview with Neera Tanden, former senior advisor for health reform at Health and Human Services
Congressman Sam Farr Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:00PMThe president recently repeated his campaign pledge to repeal the Pentagon’s “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy that bars openly gay men and women from serving in the military. Do you agree? The “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy is wrong, plain and simple. And it’s wrong for a lot of reasons. Let’s start with some practical issues. We may be wrapping up our misguided occupation of Iraq, but at the same ...
Economy topic at ‘Roundup Recovery’ forum Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:59PMThe forum focused on jobs and local, regional and national economic recovery efforts. Though the goal was to discuss the importance of reasonable dialogue and on-partisan reform efforts, discussion was quite heated politically at times.
Toothless in Florida: How oral care gets lost in the health care crisis Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:46PMCan't afford to see a dentist? Don't expect to get much help from Florida.... By Arielle Stevenson Last month, Danielle Beckmann, 24, visited the dentist for the first time since 2003. The news wasn't good. "My gums on the front of my bottom teeth are receding so much that the bone is almost exposed," Beckmann said. "The dentist says I am jeopardizing losing my teeth." The cost of the surgery ...
More cavities in our dental care system Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:46PMThere's no teeth in national health care legislation, either.... By Mitch Perry Throughout the nearly year-long national debate on health care reform, there has been curiously little discussion of dental care. And that's worrisome; if people go years without seeing a dentist, oral disease can lead to a lifetime of bigger health problems. According to Jack Bresch, director of public policy and ...
Press Release Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:34PMIT security and data protection firm Sophos announced that it will be exhibiting at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference (Booth # 2512), being held at the Georgia World Conference Center in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 1-4, 2010. Sophos is a Gold Corporate Member of HIMSS and continues to help the healthcare sector comply with industry and government ...
Democratic Senate candidates square off in debate Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:50PMHARTFORD -- During Monday's Democratic U.S. Senate debate, one of the best exchanges highlighting the differences between the two candidates, state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Mystic businessman Merrick Alpert , came over, of all issues, Cuba.
Curious Why Prescriptions Cost More In Mass. Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:36PMPrescription drugs can cost thousands of dollars year, even for people who have health insurance. Many drug companies offer rebates and coupons to help defray the cost.
Groups preparing to fight cutbacks, ready final health overhaul push Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:32PMA renewed push to pass health care reform in America has lobbyists and interest groups pushing to have their voices heard and heeded as lawmakers prepare the endgame on health reform legislation, The Washington Post reports.
While Congress debates, health costs continue steep rise Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:31PMThe New York Times' "Week in Review" section features a story that begins: "Suppose Congress and President Obama fail to overhaul the system now, or just tinker around the edges, or start over, as the Republicans propose. ... Then 'my health care' stays the same, right? Far from it, health policy analysts and economists of nearly every ideological persuasion agree. The unrelenting rise in ...
Abbott Labs CEO Miles White dishes on politics, drug prices Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:31PMAbbott Laboratories CEO Miles White shared his views about health care, the pharmaceutical business and the economy with USA TODAY's David Lieberman at the 11th USA TODAY CEO Forum on Feb. 22 at Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business.
Consumer group sues Anthem over policy changes Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:29PMA consumer watchdog group filed a lawsuit Monday against WellPoint's California subsidiary on behalf of policyholders, claiming they were pushed to take coverage with fewer benefits and higher deductibles.
Violence Up Among Homeless in Our Region Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:28PMIn the last four months, there has been a significant increase in violence among the homeless -- and the cold weather may be to blame. One man has died from the violence.
Consumer group sues California health insurer Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:22PMLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Consumer advocates filed a class-action suit against Anthem Blue Cross on Monday, accusing California's largest for-profit health insurer of illegally using drastic rate hikes to force customers into inferior health plans.
Democratic Senate Candidates Square Off In First Debate Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:19PMMerrick Alpert is a political newcomer with a meager campaign chest and scant name recognition.
Group Sues Anthem Over Policy Changes Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:11PMA consumer watchdog group filed a lawsuit Monday against California's largest for-profit health insurer on behalf of policyholders, claiming they were pushed to take coverage with fewer benefits and higher deductibles.
An irresponsible shadow budget? Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:43AMOn Sunday 28 February Andrew Marr interviewed Shadow Chancellor George Osborne
GFDA forecast: City poised to prosper Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:07AMGreat Falls Development Authority leaders believe the community is in good shape to charge ahead when the national economy brightens.
Poll gives public schools low grades for mental health support Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:40AMA national poll by C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor found that the majority of parents surveyed were unsatisfied with the level of mental health support that public schools provided.
Questions to ask when getting student health insurance quotes. Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:34AMLooking for cheap health insurance plans for students Then you might as well use the Internet to get free quotes. The good thing about using these venues is you get quotes instantly. You don't have to wait for several days to be able to look into the price you want. Plus, you can get as many quotes as you want. But before you even get so excited about this chance, you must settle down some of ...
Things to take note of when comparing cheap student health insurance plans. Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:34AMCheap student health insurance should also mean quality health plan. Simply put, you need to look for an affordable option with a great cover. You shouldn't stick to the company that provides you the lowest cost option. Go beyond that and see what you are covered for. This will make you see through your money's worth. In this regard, you must consider some things when you compare health ...
The Cost of Doing Nothing on Health Care Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:46AMREED ABELSON In health care, there will be no status quo, with or without an overhaul. Prices will rise beyond reach. Then what happens?
Redrawing the Route to Online Privacy Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:45AMSTEVE LOHR When it comes to online data, those lengthy written notices about protecting your privacy are no longer enough, experts say.
Assembly Opposes Health Insurance Mandate Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:39AMCapital News Service
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Tax Reminder: Double Incentives For Long-Term Care Insurance In Many States Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:34AMMany Americans with long-term care insurance are learning Uncle Sam may give them a hefty deduction for their premiums; but many fail to realize their state may grant an additional deduction or credit. "If you can double your money, so to speak, why not do it," says Gene Cutler, Manhasset, New York-based agent for LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation's most experienced long-term ...
New rules aim to protect savings Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:14AMThe U.S. Department of Labor Friday announced two new rules meant to protect workers’ 401(k), pension and other retirement savings vehicles, during a forum held by Vice President Joe Biden.