Senate Begins Debate Next Month on $848 Billion U.S. Health-Care Overhaul Nov 22, 2009
White House spokesman said in a statement the vote brings us one step closer to ending insurance company abuses, reining in spiraling health-care costs, providing stability and security to those with health insurance, and extending quality health coverage to those who lack it. . (Bloomberg -- US)
Carole Estabrook: Schools can't be targets for cuts Nov 21, 2009
Andy b wrote on Nov 16, 2009 10:50 AM:" My wife is a teacher so I know pretty well the "perks" you get. Lots of time off and an excellent pension, disabilty insurance and health insurance. Are teachers overpaid? No. Are teachers underpaid victims at the mercy of the world? Definitely not. Teachers are very important and deserve more respect than they are usually given. Get rid of tenure and the unions protection of bad teachers and everybody including 90% of teachers would be better off. ".... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Obama drops by daughter Sasha's school for event Nov 21, 2009
Get Affordable Health Insurance Quotes Online - Plans from $30 / Month. Drive Less than 2 Hours a Day. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Colo. billboard links Obama with jihadists (AP) Nov 21, 2009
Get Affordable Health Insurance Quotes Online - Rates from $30 / Month. ($90,000 Refinance $489/mo) See Rates - No Credit Check Req. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Chamber creates health insurance option Nov 21, 2009
Greater Chamber rolls out health insurance option for small businesses - San Antonio Business Journal ... Greater Chamber rolls out health insurance option for small businesses ... The has established a new health insurance program that will be open to businesses that are chamber members. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Munich Re's Ergo Drops KarstadtQuelle, Victoria, Hamburg-Mannheimer Brands Nov 21, 2009
Hamburg-Mannheimers legal-expenses insurance business will become part of D.A.S., while Victorias health insurance will be merged into Ergos DKV Deutsche Krankenversicherung unit, Europes biggest health insurer. Munich Re on Nov. 5 scrapped a target to almost double profit at Ergo to more than 900 million euros between 2006 and 2012 after nine-month profit at the primary insurance unit dropped 75 percent to 95 million euros. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Senate Nears First Healthcare Vote Nov 21, 2009
Some business trade groups were unhappy about the proposal, including America's Health Insurance Plans, which represents the insurance industry, and the National Federation of Independent Business, which represents small businesses. "The new healthcare taxes and fees will raise the cost of coverage for individuals, families, and employers," said Karen Ignagni, president of America's Health Insurance Plans. (Newsmax)
Braintree police contracts presented to town council Nov 21, 2009
Although officers would keep their educational incentive pay, civilians would be hired to do dispatching at the police station, health insurance co-payments would be raised, and the number of sick days officers receive each year would be reduced from 15 to 12 ... Sullivan also cited a major reform in the area of health insurance, where the soaring cost of health care has precipitated a national crisis ... Braintree currently spends nearly $10 million annually on health insurance, and premiums... (Braintree Forum, MA)
Rejoiner To Mills In Massive Abuse Of Office Nov 21, 2009
I wish to state and do hereby state categorically that the President of the Republic of Ghana never ever gave me a letter of reference to be taken to the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), for me to be appointed as the Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs and Strategic Direction of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). I applied for the position I presently occupy at the National Health Insurance Authority on the strength of my credentials and experience covering over thirty... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Malpractices uncovered in NHIA in Volta - Akototse Nov 21, 2009
Ho, Nov 20, GNA - Mr Elliot Nestor Akototse, Volta Regional Manager of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has said that serious malpractices were uncovered during "clinical auditing" of the scheme in the region ... Mr Elliot Nestor Akototse was speaking at the opening of a three-day strategic planning seminar for personnel of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in the Volta Region, in Ho on Friday. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Sen. Wyden wins big healthcare concession Nov 21, 2009
The three senators announced an agreement Friday on an amendment that would allow many more people who get health insurance at work to opt out and instead purchase coverage on the new health insurance exchanges the bill would create. More important to the debate on the healthcare reform bill that would kick after Thanksgiving -- presuming Senate Democrats unite to clear a procedural vote Saturday evening -- is that the deal could quiet Wyden's frequent complaints that the bill as introduced... (TheHill.com)
TGIF: The Mandated Health Insurance Outrage Nov 21, 2009
Want to know how the politicians justify forcing us to buy health insurance. I discuss their screwball grounds in this week s. (The American Conservative)
Citizen Webitor Nov 21, 2009
rayhami wrote on Aug 16, 2009 1:54 AM:" I would like to comment on an article posted on Yahoo yesterday titled: The 50 richest colleges: This report is good and people really need to know this information because these institutions are educational institutions and are in business to educate young people and to serve as good examples for the younger generations. With that in mind our country is going through tough times right now, the very same system that enabled these individuals and... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Let women keep their abortion coverage Nov 21, 2009
That helps explain why advocates for reproductive rights weren t prepared for an all-out battle just to allow women to retain their health insurance coverage ... According to the Alan Guttmacher Institute, which studies reproductive issues, coverage for abortions is common-place in the private health insurance market ... That s why health insurance reform which supports a wide range of reproductive services is sensible policy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The Nativism Tax Nov 21, 2009
What it will cost you to deny health insurance to illegal immigrants ... Joe Wilson, R-S.C., shot back: "!" What Obama meant was that health care reform would not extend government subsidies to illegal aliens to purchase health insurance ... What Wilson meant was that health care reform would nonetheless allow illegal immigrants who were uninsured to purchase unsubsidized health insurance through the exchanges that reform would create. (Slate)
Brookline officials, unions reach agreement on health insurance Nov 21, 2009
After a week of political wrangling, union and town officials yesterday reached an agreement on employee health insurance that is expected to save the town around $16 million and help it avoid major budget cuts in the coming year. The agreement was reached in an 11th-hour meeting Thursday, nearly a week after officials announced that they had reached a stalemate in negotiations. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Tame Holiday Costs with Frugal Fun, Energy-Efficient Lighting, Gifts, Road Trip Tips, Advises Alliance to Save Energy Nov 21, 2009
together to locate "Energy Hogs," and " that continue using energy when idle/turned off. Pay the local kids to shovel your driveway. Better to give them some extra spending money than to use it towards the purchase of a smog-producing, gas-guzzling snow blower. No roasting chestnuts over an open halogen torchiere! It can burn hot enough to cause a fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Instead, give yourself the gift of an energy-efficient ENERGY STAR- certified... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Miss. high court: Medicaid erred on pharmacy rule Nov 21, 2009
Medicaid is a federal-state health insurance program for the needy, aged, blind and disabled and for low-income families with children. The pharmacies sued Medicaid in 2008 shortly after the program sought to implement the new method of payments. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Sound off! 11/18/09 Nov 21, 2009
I had to get supplemental health insurance and I have had three increases in that in this past year. I just got a letter saying it was going to increase on Jan. 1 ; That s run by private insurance and I wonder where it is going to stop. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Syracuse runs away from No. 6 North Carolina Nov 21, 2009
Are You Paying Too Much For Health Insurance. Find Out re Free. (Yahoo News)
School district workers pump insurance claims to $5.7 million Nov 21, 2009
Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:48 PM MST The Campbell County School Districts health insurance claims from the past two years have racked up claims totaling $5. 7 million more than theyve contributed. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Help the 'everyday' folk Nov 21, 2009
Louisiana employees will not receive a cost of living raise, but our health insurance, with the state is being increased by 3. Those who receive Social Security are already struggling to get by on what they now receive. (New Iberia, LA)
Good Neighbor Sugar Mill Nov 21, 2009
Area Resident wrote on Nov 18, 2009 10:00 AM:" Cajunator, you took the words right out of my mouth! Take a poll of small business owners. I own a small business. I offer my employees a retirement plan, disability insurance, but not health insurance. I can't afford that. The business where I work does not offer health insurance. Most of this farm labor is seasonal. Also, whomever posted that these laborers make $5.00 an hour, I am laughing at you. They have to follow standard minimum wage laws.... (New Iberia, LA)
Neb. Boy Awaits Heart Transplant Nov 21, 2009
Jeremy has already reached his $1 million lifetime cap on their private health insurance. He now has a statewide plan, but it doesn't cover everything. (7 KETV Omaha)
Perry County commissioners eyeing cuts, tax increase Nov 21, 2009
Rising health insurance is also an issue, said Commissioner Stephen Naylor, noting a 32 percent increase in costs between the 2008 and 2009 budgets. The commissioners are hoping to reduce those costs through a health insurance cooperative with other counties, Naylor explained. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Perry County commissioners say 'sizable' tax increase likely Nov 21, 2009
Rising health insurance is also an issue, said Commissioner Stephen Naylor, noting a 32 percent increase in costs between the 2008 and 2009 budgets. Were looking at cuts. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
OUR VIEW: For some, county pay raise looks good Nov 21, 2009
Michael wrote on Nov 18, 2009 8:03 AM:" Interesting that Bill failed to recount the raises that other government/private employees received this year, and social security increase (5%) which are quite generous compared to the county. While it is never a good time for government employees to get increases, $10 a week compared to a 9% increase in health insurance cost pretty much negates such a lavish increase. The budget next year will likely not only see no increases which should satisfy Bill,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Conroy cartoon: On health insurance coverage Nov 21, 2009
Health Insurance coverage COLOR.jpg ... Conroy cartoon on health insurance coverage. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
THE REBEL: Calling for second American Revolution Nov 21, 2009
If you make less than $350,000 per year and you are against systemic tax law changes; caps on the earnings of senior corporate executives, sports, rock, and movie stars, etc; stronger shareholder rights; universal health insurance; and a ban on all money in politics well you ve been bought like a Fenway frank; you re about to get eaten. If you re a small businessperson or entrepreneur who casts your lot with the big business ( cuz, gee, you might be there someday), yoh, Steppin Fetchet, you re a... (Hingham Journal, MA)
Paraprofessionals have their say about pay Nov 21, 2009
School business manager Dave DeGennaro said his best guess for the payroll change was to make it easier for the employees to pay their health insurance premiums ... The paraprofessionals said they have been asking about how they will be able to pay for their health insurance over the holidays when they will not be working and therefore not receive a regular paycheck in early January ... Right now, they pay for their health insurance each month in two installments, one from the first check of the... (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
State regents debate tuition hikes, furloughs Nov 21, 2009
In case the state budget is in a crisis when lawmakers meet again in early 2011, Gamble recommended the regents consider preparing for employee furloughs and reducing or ending health insurance for part-time employees. Dan Villa, Gov. Brian Schweitzer's education policy advisor, objected to the idea of raising tuition. (Montana Standard, MT)
Employers pay more for Hawaii worker health insurance Nov 21, 2009
Hawaii employers paid an average of $3,380 a year for each full-time employee s health insurance in 2008, according to a new report ... It highlights what local employers have known for years they pay the major share of health insurance costs in Hawaii and that burden continues to get heavier. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Letters for Friday, November 20, 2009 Nov 21, 2009
5 percent of your income collectible by the IRS if you fail to maintain acceptable health insurance ... 66porkchop wrote on Nov 20, 2009 6:39 AM:" If Ms. Weir doesn't know that Harry Reid is the Senior Senator from Nevada, how can she expect anyone to believe that she's actually read and understood the pending health insurance bill (all 1,000+ pages)? Sounds like another FIX "Views" (Fox "news") watcher to me. " ... K.A. Weir wrote on Nov 20, 2009 10:24 PM:" It is unfortunate that 66porkchop... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Letters to the editor (11/20/09) Nov 20, 2009
While the debate over government health insurance continues, I believe that if the government controls the insurance price and practices, we can expect to see more issues like the recent statement from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a government panel of doctors and scientists. They concluded that mammograms starting at age 40 "... often lead to false alarms and unneeded biopsies, without substantially improving women's odds of survival" and mammograms should not be performed until age... (Anchorage Daily News)
Sound off! 11/18/09 Nov 20, 2009
I had to get supplemental health insurance and I have had three increases in that in this past year. I just got a letter saying it was going to increase on Jan. 1 ; That s run by private insurance and I wonder where it is going to stop. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Project Runway Season 6 Winner to Have Holiday Dress Available Exclusively at Macy's Nov 20, 2009
In its history, Dimension Films has released some of the most successful franchises including "Scream," "Spy Kids" and "Scary Movie.Upcoming films to be released in 2009 by The Weinstein Company and Dimension Films include: Tom Fords directorial debut A Single Man starring Colin Firth and Julianne Moore; and John Hillcoats The Road starring Viggo Mortensen and Charlize Theron.Photos/MultimediaGallery Available: MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: Contact: Macys Media RelationsHolly... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Citizen Webitor Nov 20, 2009
rayhami wrote on Aug 16, 2009 1:54 AM:" I would like to comment on an article posted on Yahoo yesterday titled: The 50 richest colleges: This report is good and people really need to know this information because these institutions are educational institutions and are in business to educate young people and to serve as good examples for the younger generations. With that in mind our country is going through tough times right now, the very same system that enabled these individuals and... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
To outcry, Brigham's heads to bankruptcy Nov 20, 2009
Employees say they suspected something was amiss; they were paid in cash in recent weeks and health insurance was canceled months ago ... She said she called the attorney general s office to complain when her health insurance was suddenly dropped. (Boston Globe)
Miss. high court: Medicaid erred on pharmacy rule Nov 20, 2009
Medicaid is a federal-state health insurance program for the needy, aged, blind and disabled and for low-income families with children. The pharmacies sued Medicaid in 2008 shortly after the program sought to implement the new method of payments. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
US stocks drop as recovery fears grow Nov 20, 2009
Health insurance stocks fell a day after US Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid released an $US849 billion healthcare reform bill that analysts said would extend coverage to tens of millions of the uninsured. Goldman Sachs said in a note the bill may cause problems for managed-care companies regarding profit margin regulation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
AUDIO from Medialink and Activision Blizzard: Call of Duty(R): Modern Warfare(R) 2 Breaking Entertainment Industry Records Nov 20, 2009
Get Affordable Health Insurance Quotes Online in Under 60 Seconds. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
OUR VIEW: For some, county pay raise looks good Nov 20, 2009
Michael wrote on Nov 18, 2009 8:03 AM:" Interesting that Bill failed to recount the raises that other government/private employees received this year, and social security increase (5%) which are quite generous compared to the county. While it is never a good time for government employees to get increases, $10 a week compared to a 9% increase in health insurance cost pretty much negates such a lavish increase. The budget next year will likely not only see no increases which should satisfy Bill,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Carole Estabrook: Schools can't be targets for cuts Nov 20, 2009
Andy b wrote on Nov 16, 2009 10:50 AM:" My wife is a teacher so I know pretty well the "perks" you get. Lots of time off and an excellent pension, disabilty insurance and health insurance. Are teachers overpaid? No. Are teachers underpaid victims at the mercy of the world? Definitely not. Teachers are very important and deserve more respect than they are usually given. Get rid of tenure and the unions protection of bad teachers and everybody including 90% of teachers would be better off. ".... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Strike against hunger Nov 20, 2009
Taken with the millions of Americans who lack health insurance, it further illustrates the deepening divide between those who have and those who do not. And many more who have been struggling on the edge of that divide may find themselves slipping as experts expect the poverty rate to climb. (NJ.com -- Times)
No strike at Safeway, Fry’s stores Nov 20, 2009
The major sticking point seemed to be in the stores asking their employees to start paying a small portion of their health insurance premiums. It is still unknown if the employees will be paying any of those premiums, and it will remain unknown until details of the contract are released. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
A look inside the task force Nov 20, 2009
According to the task force Web site, two members are affiliated with nonprofit health insurance entities ... Most of the member companies of American Health Insurance Plans, an association of more than 1,300 health insurance providers, look to the task force as the standard, said Susan Pisano, spokesperson for the insurance group. (CNN)
Fat Fees And Smoker Surcharges Nov 20, 2009
Even if the 40-something mother of three leaves her job at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the state of North Carolina guarantees her premium-free health insurance that will cover 80% of her health care costs for life. But's there's a hitch: she can't gain too much weight or start smoking. (Time.com)
NY court: Married gay couples entitled to benefits Nov 20, 2009
With Thursday's court decision, legally married same-sex couples will be entitled to public employee health insurance coverage and certain other benefits provided to heterosexual spouses. The lawsuit challenged the granting of those benefits by the state Civil Service Department and Westchester County, and was upheld in a lower court. (Concord Monitor)
No. 6 N. Carolina beats No. 15 Ohio St 77-73 Nov 20, 2009
Are You Paying Too Much For Health Insurance. Find Out re Free. (Yahoo News)
SGP Announces Conference Call for 2009 Third Quarter Results Nov 20, 2009
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Logo Rounds Out 2009 With the Launch of Its Online 'Year in Review' Video Hub for Lesbian and Gay Visitors and Their Family and Friends Nov 20, 2009
"* According to Comscore, through October, 2009.About Logo:Logo is the world's leading ad-supported cable, satellite, online, mobile and digital entertainment gay and lesbian-themed network, from MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: - , - ). Launched in 2005, Logo's cable channel is in more than 39 million homes across the United States and is complemented by a federation of online properties, including , , , , , and . Logo's content is distributed across all leading download-to-own, streaming... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
AP: Gay Couples Blast Federal Defense of Marriage Act Nov 20, 2009
In court documents filed Tuesday, the couples say the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) violates the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution because it denies them access to federal benefits given to other married couples, including pensions, health insurance and the ability to file joint tax returns. They argue that the law "eviscerates" the historic power of the states to establish criteria for marriage. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
How China and the US can boost the global economy Nov 20, 2009
Get Affordable Health Insurance Quotes Online - Plans from $30 / Month. Free 3-bureau Credit Report includes Transunion, Equifax, Experian. (Yahoo News)
N.Y. court: Married gay couples entitled to benefits Nov 20, 2009
With Thursday's court decision, legally married same-sex couples will be entitled to public employee health insurance coverage and certain other benefits provided to heterosexual spouses. The lawsuit challenged the granting of those benefits by the state Civil Service Department and Westchester County, and was upheld in a lower court. (Pensacola News Journal)
Help the 'everyday' folk Nov 20, 2009
Louisiana employees will not receive a cost of living raise, but our health insurance, with the state is being increased by 3. Those who receive Social Security are already struggling to get by on what they now receive. (New Iberia, LA)
Coors Light Invites Fans to Experience The Zone at the 2009 Florida Classic Nov 20, 2009
Fans can start their weekend fun at the Coors Light Classic Kickoff Celebration at Urban Flats in downtown Orlando on Thursday, November 19, at 9:00 p.m. At this event, which is free to the public, Coors Light models will greet and register guests to win a Coors Light Mountain Bike, a 42" plasma television, andtickets to Saturdays game. For more information about Coors Light and the Florida Classic, go to CoorsLightClassic.com.About MillerCoors:Built on a foundation of great beer brands and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
In tough economy, students consider government jobs Nov 20, 2009
Lane-Steele also finds the health insurance, benefits and non-discrimination policies that government jobs provide to be appealing. In addition to providing opportunities to work for the public good, government jobs allow new employees to take on significant responsibilities. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
School district workers pump insurance claims to $5.7 million Nov 20, 2009
Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:48 PM MST The Campbell County School Districts health insurance claims from the past two years have racked up claims totaling $5. 7 million more than theyve contributed. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Good Neighbor Sugar Mill Nov 20, 2009
Area Resident wrote on Nov 18, 2009 10:00 AM:" Cajunator, you took the words right out of my mouth! Take a poll of small business owners. I own a small business. I offer my employees a retirement plan, disability insurance, but not health insurance. I can't afford that. The business where I work does not offer health insurance. Most of this farm labor is seasonal. Also, whomever posted that these laborers make $5.00 an hour, I am laughing at you. They have to follow standard minimum wage laws.... (New Iberia, LA)
Senate Health-Care Bill Estimated to Cost $849 B Nov 20, 2009
The result, they said, would be that 94% of Americans would have health insurance coverage ... But the bill also delays the creation of state-based health insurance exchanges, in which individuals could shop for insurance policies, until 2014--one year later than the earlier versions of the bill ... The bill would create state-based health insurance "exchanges" in 2014, which individuals could use to shop for coverage. (SmartMoney)
NDC Is A Tragedy To Ghana - JAKE Nov 20, 2009
This is because policies and programmes such as the School Feeding Programme, National Health Insurance Scheme, among others initiated under President John Agyekum Kufuor have been put at risk, he has said. He said the NDC has failed to expand the economy contrary to the expectations of many Ghanaians. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
BET.com Launches Its First Web Series 'BUPPIES' Starring Tatyana Ali on Tuesday November 24th Nov 19, 2009
Get Affordable Health Insurance Quotes Online in Under 60 Seconds. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Panasonic One-Inch Thin Plasma and LUMIX Digital Camera Win Popular Science Magazine's 'The Best of What's New' Nov 19, 2009
"For more information on the TC-P54Z1 and the LUMIX GF1 visit .*As of September 2, 2009About Panasonic Consumer Electronics CompanyBased in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), a market and technology leader in High Definition television, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: - ) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic is pledged to... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Christ the King Church in Sunyani celebrates 85 years Nov 19, 2009
Monsignor Kyeremeh said whilst there was the need for all to be registered members of the National Health Insurance Scheme, people in both the public and private sectors must practice the culture of saving as a security and guarantee for a comfortable life in retirement. Source:GNA. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Citizen Webitor Nov 19, 2009
rayhami wrote on Aug 16, 2009 1:54 AM:" I would like to comment on an article posted on Yahoo yesterday titled: The 50 richest colleges: This report is good and people really need to know this information because these institutions are educational institutions and are in business to educate young people and to serve as good examples for the younger generations. With that in mind our country is going through tough times right now, the very same system that enabled these individuals and... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
