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Obama Pushes for Excise Tax on Expensive Insurance
Although President Obama has tried to stay out of the House and Senate dispute over a final version of the health care reform bill, he has singled his approval of an excise tax on high-cost policies.
Read moreCongressional Democrats Meet to Merge Two Health Care Plans Into One
Two health plans must become one. We've explained the differences between the House and Senate plans.
Read moreObama Signals Willingness to Compromise on Health Care Reform
President Obama will issue his own plan for health care reform via the White House website on Monday, February 22, before meeting with Congressional leaders on Thursday, February 25.
Read moreRate Increase Re-Ignites Health Care Debate
Congressional Republicans find it difficult to defend WellPoint's 39% rate increase, but they differ dramatically from their Democratic counterparts over the correct response to insurance industry excesses.
Read moreDemocrats Look at Piece Meal Health Insurance Reforms
The increasingly bleak outlook for major health care reform in Congress is forcing House Democrats to turn to individual regulatory measures to rein in the insurance industry.
Read moreStudy Questions Texting Ban Results
According to the Highway Loss Data Institute, laws forbidding the hand-held use of cell phones and texting while driving may not offer an increase in vehicular safety.
Read moreFederal Flood Insurance Lapses as Congress Recesses
At midnight on Sunday, March 28, 2010, the National Federal Flood Insurance Program will expire and cannot be renewed until Congress returns from recess on April 12.
Read moreHouse Democrats Pass Healthcare Reform; Republicans All Vote Against It
Republicans say they will try to block the "fix-it" healthcare bill before it leaves the Senate.
Read moreNew Hampshire Rate Hike Typifies National Insurance Debate
Insurance customers in New Hampshire, facing a 12 to 13 percent premium spike, join others across the nation demanding an explanation for spiraling costs.
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