Bonne Terre feeds those in need Dec 23, 2008
The churches have provided the extras like brownie mix, cake mix and the ingredients for chocolate chip cookies. The extras had all been gathered before Saturday and more than an hour before the doors opened at Sonrise Baptist Church s gym, people were lined up outside to eat. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
SXC Health Solutions acquires Zynchros, Inc. Dec 22, 2008
Strategically, we see significant opportunity to pull through other SXC technology and PBM services to Zynchros' blue chip client base. " "SXC has earned a reputation as the PBM industry's technology leader. (Canada Newswire)
Thousands Of Texas Children May Lose Health Coverage Dec 20, 2008
CHIP coverage is available for a similar family earning up to twice that amount. Ike stormed ashore near Galveston on Sept. 13, flattening buildings and killing at least 37 people in Texas. (KWTX.com, TX)
A Message From Athletic Director Dan Guerrero Dec 19, 2008
AD thanks fans for their support. A MESSAGE FROM UCLA ATHLETIC DIRECTOR DAN GUERRERO. (Uclabruins.com)
Electronic Prescribing System May Encourage Physicians To Choose Lower-cost Drugs Dec 18, 2008
A new kind of microchip can host human cells to mimic the reaction of different tissues in the body. The chip could help reduce the need for animal. (Science Daily)
Fed May Cut Rate To Record Low Dec 16, 2008
The reluctance of investors to commit to major moves ahead of the announcement resulted in the Dow industrials posting a 65-point loss Monday, positioning the blue chip index to open this morning from 8,564. The Nasdaq composite index, which was down 32 points, stands at the 1,508 level. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Most uninsured kids from working families Dec 16, 2008
Last year, Congress voted to reauthorize the State Children s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which would have expanded health coverage throughout the nation to about 4 million uninsured children ... The CHIP program is now scheduled to expire on March 31 ... The CHIP program in Tennessee is called CoverKids. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Hitting hard through harder work Dec 13, 2008
Jon Tester retold Junior s health care story when he spoke on the U.S. Senate floor on behalf of CHIP in 2008. A lot of fighters have a reputation for being a little rough around the edges, but Junior is an all-around great person. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
MaineCare could see additional $228M Dec 13, 2008
Families across the nation are being battered economically during this recession, and they qualify in increasing numbers, through job losses and pay cuts, for the health safety programs like Medicaid and CHIP, Pollack said ... In addition to helping states meet the growing demand for Medicaid and CHIP, the proposed funding increase is expected to help create up to 4,300 new jobs in Maine with $143 million in new wages and to generate an estimated $380 million in new business activity,... (Bangor Daily News)
Physician shortage hits Dayton Dec 12, 2008
The Miami Valley isn t immune to what is happening nationally, said Chip Washienko, director of business development for. There are fewer medical school students choosing to go into primary care, because as a general rule, the primary care physicians make less, they have higher overhead and they spend a lot of hours on paperwork and phone calls. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Health care study results debated Dec 7, 2008
Sullivan, however, who examined the study on behalf of Physicians for a National Health Plan, says it assumes that Americans' values are programmed like a computer chip in their brain, and that they can't be persuaded by the facts. He also says the questions about GAC and single-payer are clearly biased in favor of the former, so the result isn't valid. (Missoulian, MT)
Daschle To Have Expanded Role At HHS Dec 6, 2008
"This really creates a new type of secretary," said Charles N. "Chip" Kahn III, president of the Federation of American Hospitals. In the past, "HHS was more or less a service organization to the White House," while White House advisers drove policy initiatives. (CBS News)
What GM Will Look Like, If It Survives Dec 4, 2008
GM is supposed to chip in $7 billion on Jan. 1, 2010. GM has already deferred $1. (Forbes -- Business)
Kids, pregnant woman among those impacted by Rounds' budget Dec 3, 2008
Rounds said that planned budget increases for Medical Assistance, a program for pregnant women, and the Children's Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, are two victims of the state's belt-tightening agenda ... For South Dakota children, the state provides health insurance through CHIP. CHIP covers health care at little or no cost to uninsured kids whose family income is up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level ... The income guideline for the CHIP program is 3,534 a month for a family of... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
High-profile local ad agency Ad-Fax closing (17) Dec 3, 2008
Harshbarger and his firm also helped prepare the Cedar Valley's proposal to bring a Micron, Inc. computer chip plant here in 1994, after Waterloo was named a national finalist for that facility. He also helped successfully oppose a 2002 referendum to re-direct local option sales tax money away from street repairs toward some Vision Iowa projects. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Hillary, yes; Bill, no Dec 2, 2008
When PeachCare (Georgia s version of the federal SCHIP program that provides health care for poor children) ran out of money and the Senate voted on whether or not to fund and expand the program so that sick children could have health care, Saxby Chambliss voted against health care for sick children. Saxby then spent quite some time generating cockamamie stories about how voting against health care for Georgia s sick children was somehow good for Georgia s families. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tech headed for Chick-fil-A?Staying home for the holidays could be a perfect end to a surprising season for the Yellow Jackets. Bradley: Booster knew Johnson would excel Dec 2, 2008
ph has a chip on his shoulder. he still thinks this is the 60s. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Expansion of health care lands on Legislature's agenda Nov 29, 2008
"As Eileen Brady, board vice chairwoman and co-owner of Portlands New Seasons Markets, said the Oregon needed the political courage to act on the best ideas to achieve full access to health care." " Eileen is right about that. Unfortunately, she and her colleagues on the Oregon Health Fund Board not only displayed NO political courage they blithely and deliberately dismissed any ideas that challenged the status quo and the model of the failed, for-profit private health insurance industry. A... (Gresham Outlook)
Insurance Commissioner Announces Retirement of George Hoover Nov 27, 2008
Nov. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- State Insurance Commissioner Joel Ario today announced the retirement of George Hoover, deputy insurance commissioner for the state Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and the adultBasic(R) health insurance program, and said Peter Adams has been appointed to oversee the programs ... "Last year, George successfully implemented Governor Rendell's 'Cover All Kids'expansion of the CHIP program. Under his leadership, enrollment in the program reached an... (PR Newswire)
Taxing traffic congestion Nov 27, 2008
Common sense conservativism. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
America has always had mixed economy Nov 27, 2008
Dont bother asking them to chip in on rent and utilities or even the cost of your food. Please, dont set up job interviews for them, or better yet, do set up interviews then go back and interview the interviewees to see how your rack-ups did. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Personal Spending Report Slams Futures Nov 26, 2008
The blue chip index finished up 36 points at 8479, keeping its winning streak alive with three straight sessions in the black. Corporate News. (SmartMoney)
SCM Microsystems and Reiner SCT Agree to Technology Exchange to Enhance Product Portfolios Nov 25, 2008
The Black Forest-based technology company Reiner SCT has been developing, manufacturing and selling chip card readers and software solutions for the construction of IT security infrastructures since 1997 ... Reiner SCT's cyberJack family provides a targeted selection of certified chip card readers ... The chip card reader manufacturer also combines electronics, software and solid mechanics into reliable and innovative individual technology solutions. (PR Newswire)
Clyburn can play top role as House leader Nov 23, 2008
The Families USA report notes that nearly 58 percent of South Carolina s uninsured children come from low-income families (families with incomes below twice the poverty level, or $35,200 for a family of three in 2008) who are likely eligible for Medicaid or CHIP. ... The CHIP program is now scheduled to expire on March 31, 2009 ... As a result, CHIP reauthorization will be one of the earliest policy issues facing the next Congress and president. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Should the government bail out automakers, too? Nov 22, 2008
My answer is no do not bail out the automakers and let the chips fall where they may because the regular guy that screws up his finances doesn t get bailed out you have many more of them ... But maybe the chip on my shoulder would be smaller if I received the same benefits. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
McKinney: Church slates big giveaway Nov. 22 Nov 22, 2008
Dozens of agencies are planning to attend, including the Children and Community Health Center, Community Food Pantry, Community Life Line Center, Samaritan Inn, Salvation Army, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), City of McKinney, McKinney Housing Authority, Medical Center of McKinney, McKinney ISD, Collin County Committee on Aging, Boys and Girls Club, Hope Resource Center, Collin County Children's Advocacy Center, 2E2 Lions Club Vision Clinic, The Giving Neighbors, Clothe-A-Child, Holy... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Braves still shopping for a Big Dog Nov 21, 2008
Chipper s contract: Veteran Chipper Jones isn t signed beyond the 2009 season, and told me in October he expected to get together with his agent and Wren about a possible extension at some point in the offseason ... I know he strikesout a ridiculous amount, but I think he would really protect Chipper ... Pitching around Chipper to get to Dunn would be a huge mistake. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
It's North vs. South in Big Three bailout fight Nov 20, 2008
Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images. Video: Capitol Hill. (MSNBC -- Race)
Metanor Resources Inc.: New Discovery-Extension of the West Zone on the Hewfran Property Adjacent to Bachelor Nov 20, 2008
Grab and chip samples taken along the East-West mineralized zone returned values reaching 7. 21 g/t Au and the grab and chip samples taken along the north east striking sheared zone returned values reaching 17. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Jobless N.Y. Man Dons Sandwich Board Nov 19, 2008
Depression-Era Sight Grabs Attention, Scores Interviews For Laid-Off Businessman. NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2008. (CBS News -- Iraq)
One last blog before DOB comes home Nov 18, 2008
But dude was hurt A LOT. Look at how much flack Chipper has gotten for being unavailable, and he s possibly the greatest ATLANTA Brave (position players - Smoltz is the pitcher) ... From the Official Site , in Mark Bowman s Mailbag: Chipper Jones is looking forward to another opportunity to play for a United States team that could also have Mike Gonzalez in its bullpen and McCann as one of its catchers ... Chipper will likely miss extended periods of time, and the Braves don t really have a... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Community dental clinic set to open in Atrium Nov 18, 2008
All patients will be accepted, although Smith said a high priority will be placed on children and pregnant women, with Medicaid and CHIP accepted for payment was well as standard health insurance. As with the Bullhook Community Health Center, a sliding fee scale based on income will also be offered, with a minimum payment of 40 to 45 required. (Havre Daily News, MT)
GlowCap device tells you if it's time to take a pill Nov 17, 2008
"When people think about the cost of embedding a chip in a pill cap, they see with volume it can get down to a few dollars per bottle," Rose said. "That can make it a very cheap component of packaging if it gets people to take the medication they should be taking.". (Boston Globe)
Value City counts down to closing Nov 16, 2008
Chip Peterson said his company had only received official notification of the store s closing in the last few days. He has begun no negotiations to bring in a new store, but is hopeful it won t stay vacant long.. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Why The Automakers Deserve To Be Rescued Nov 15, 2008
New Republic: The Cost Of Letting Them Fail Could Be Greater Than The Cost Of Saving Them. Automakers Running On Empty. (CBS News)
Elderly Brace For Jump In Drug Costs Nov 15, 2008
Analysis Finds Rx Drug Beneficiaries' Premiums Will Increase Average Of 24% In 2009. WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2008. (CBS News)
Work ahead for CHIP Nov 14, 2008
Montana CHIP now covers about 17,000 children, while Medicaid covers 46,500 children ... Many of Montana's uninsured children already are eligible for CHIP or Medicaid, but their families haven't enrolled them ... Federal CHIP changes Because the federal government provides the majority of funding for both CHIP (78 percent) and Medicaid (68 percent), federal decisions will effect how those programs can be used or changed in Montana. (Montana Standard, MT)
Baucus makes health care reform push Nov 14, 2008
Baucus, as promised in a swing through Montana this fall, released a lengthy set of proposals that include expanding Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and Indian health programs, providing more primary-care doctors, and increasing. preventive medical care. (Montana Standard, MT)
Growing a customer base Nov 13, 2008
Across the states, George stated that agritourism has included various harvest festivals, bird watching workshops (like Lodi's own Sandhill Crane Festival), raft and canoe trips and "cow chip throwing contests." As the laughter died down, George had made her point. "You guys laugh, but people love this stuff," George said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Modest tax increase expected in Lower Salford Nov 12, 2008
This will allow for the purchase of a new backhoe for the public works department along with an oil and chip and paving program. Streetlight and fire hydrant assessments remain unchanged in 2009, and there continues to be no per capita tax assessed by the township. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Pelosi Pushes Aid For Auto Industry Nov 12, 2008
House Speaker Calls For "Emergency And Limited Financial Assistance" During Lame Duck Session. WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2008. (CBS News)
Braves losing patience in Peavy watch Nov 12, 2008
Chipper is due for 135-140 games ... Prado would be a good fill in when Chipper can t go ... If Wren is making this move for Chipper and Bobby, I get it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Neighborhood group is working to revitalize hope Nov 11, 2008
Karen Glenney, director of corporate communications and administration for Community First Health Plans, says the storefront presence in the Avenida Guadalupe Neighborhood is part of founder Charles Kight s vision for serving the Children s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicaid community in San Antonio. Pages: 1. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Counterpoint: 'We in Israel ain't got it so bad' Nov 9, 2008
Chip Hah SauceSee - Essential cynic (11/09/2008 03:05). Shel Zahav - Israel (11/09/2008 02:34). (Jerusalem Post)
OHSU seeks monetary relief from the Legislature Nov 9, 2008
OHSU has a $40 million anonymous gift to use on the project, and hopes the collaborative nature of the project -- the building would house programs from all the major schools in the Oregon University System -- will persuade the Legislature to chip in. -- Ted Sickinger. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Pondering a Jake for Yunel, Gorkys, Charlie.... Nov 8, 2008
Personally I would like Escobar at third, Furcal at short and Chipper at first with Kotchman traded for a reliever or back of the rotation type starter ... And besides, as has been said here about a zillion times, Chipper ain t moving to first ... I say, let Smoltz, Glavine, Chipper have Their Swan Song. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
BETTER LIFE: More on senior health issues Nov 8, 2008
Grandma Millie regularly calls you by your spouse's name, is constantly misplacing her days-of-the-week pillbox, and her vision is so bad she can't point out a chocolate chip in a Tollhouse cookie -- yet she swears she's capable of voting. Deciding whether an older relative is able to negotiate an election ballot is pretty straightforward, says Jason Karlawish, associate professor of medicine and medical ethics at the University of Pennsylvania, and associate director of the Penn Memory Center. (USA Today -- Money)
OneBeacon Professional Partners Introduces New Realtors Professional Liability Solution Nov 7, 2008
Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OneBeacon Professional Partners, a member of OneBeacon Insurance Group (NYSE: ), today announced a new professional liability insurance product designed specifically for real estate professionals. "Realtors require unique insurance coverage due to the complexities of real estate transactions. We are very pleased to introduce our new Realtors Errors and Omissions product, which delivers a powerful and complete solution specifically designed for the real estate... (PR Newswire)
Kill the competition: Cut kept ... year of pain ... Buffett on board Nov 7, 2008
Mining stocks were, for a second successive day, responsible for most of the loss, on global growth worries, although there were heavy losses across the board, with only six blue chip stocks ending the session higher. Man Group was the index's heaviest faller, down 31. (Times Online)
LETTER: Where is bailout for health care system? Nov 6, 2008
We would all chip in and pay them together, sort of like the Amish do now. Check it out at www. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Elisabeth Hasselbeck eats post-election crow on 'The View' Nov 6, 2008
" It should be an even ratio(2 rep. against 2 dem.) and then maybe she could get her point across w/o having to try and talk over the others. I feel like Elisabeth sold out today and hope she sticks by what she stands for, and doesn't feel pressure to agree with the others- She has always been right on the mark and time will eventually prove this. Go Elisabeth! Please don't change your convictions! C Powell Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 11:20 PM EST Read my earlier post and see what you think about that... (Entertainment Weekly)
On the East Bay Street-shrine crackdown needed Nov 4, 2008
Chip Johnson's column appears on Tuesdays and Fridays. E-mail him at. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Cardinals in control of miserable NFC West Nov 4, 2008
Some think new owner Chip Rosenbloom is itching to gut his franchise for a complete remodel, and even a minor second-half rally this season is unlikely to cancel the extreme makeover. Grade: D-minus. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Excerpts from recent newspaper endorsements Nov 1, 2008
Obama's health care proposal, while modest, would chip away at the growing ranks of the uninsured, while McCain's idea of financing a $5,000 health care tax credit by taxing employer-provided health care benefits would unravel the existing health insurance system. Beyond the details, an overarching difference between the two candidates' policy positions is that Obama's are at once pragmatic and forward-looking, while McCain's are blurred and constrained by ideology. (Athens Banner-Herald)
1 in 6 Fla. Children Lack Health Insurance Oct 31, 2008
Web Search powered by YAHOO. You must fill in all fields. (The Ledger)
Q&A with 74th District candidates: Pete Gallego; The Avalanche asked incumbent state Rep. Pete Gallego of Alpine and challenger Thomas Kincaid of Fort Stockton to answer questions about the issues facing West Texans. Oct 31, 2008
I have been a huge proponent of the Children s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) ... At the state level, programs like CHIP must be expanded to provide health insurance for as many children as possible. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Outlook section will help voters decide Oct 30, 2008
Initiative No. 115 authorizes expansion of the CHIP program and medical eligibility for uninsured children coordinating children's health coverage and encouraging enrollment of eligible children at an estimated cost of 22 million. Funding will come from insurance premiums and federal matching funds. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Who's supporting CHIP Oct 30, 2008
Blue Cross also holds the state contract to process CHIP claims, worth about 1 ... For every 10,000 children added to CHIP, Blue Cross is paid another 936,000, under terms of the current contract. (Montana Standard, MT)
I-155: Full effect won’t be felt for 2-3 years Oct 29, 2008
Initiative 155, which expands Medicaid and the Children s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Montana, has no organized opposition and is thought to have broad public support ... Republicans, some of whom have resisted expanding CHIP and Medicaid, might control one or both of the houses of the next Legislature ... I-155 would expand health coverage for Montana children by making more kids eligible for CHIP and Medicaid, which are state-federal programs that provide health insurance for low- and... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Obama has a strong platform (499) Oct 29, 2008
Teacher wrote on Oct 28, 2008 11:55 AM:" To Kathryn Dumont,Since I am not voting for Obama that makes me racist? Well obviously you are not voting for McCain so I guess that makes you a racist as well! Since we are looking for people to blame for the slaves, go do your history. Many, many of the slaves were sold by their own race for a pittance. So slavery was really started by the blacks. As far as slavery is concerned, I do not agree that anyone should be a slave but there is a positive side... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
TEMECULA: Students miss school in Prop. 8 protest Oct 29, 2008
C wrote on Oct 27, 2008 10:09 PM:Yes on 8 sends letter to California state board of educationand superintendent of public instruction reminding them of state education laws and standardsOctober 22, 2008Contact: Chip White, 916-446-2956 Sacramento Finding it necessary to acquaint them with state education laws and curriculum standards to which they appear to be unfamiliar, the Yes on Proposition 8 campaign today sent a letter to the Honorable Jack OConnell, Superintendent of Public... (North County Times)
I-155 to face hurdles if passed Oct 29, 2008
Republicans, some of whom have resisted expanding CHIP and Medicaid, might control one or both of the houses of the next Legislature ... I-155 would expand health coverage for Montana children by making more kids eligible for CHIP and Medicaid, which are state-federal programs that provide health insurance for low- and moderate-income families ... The income ceiling for CHIP eligibility would increase to 250 percent of the federal poverty level, or 44,000 a year for a family of three. (Missoulian, MT)
This Is Our October Surprise? Oct 29, 2008
Photograph of Sarah Palin and John McCain by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images. Photograph of Barack Obama by Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images. (Slate)
McCain calls liberals a threat to economy Oct 28, 2008
(Chip Somodevilla/ Getty Images) By Sasha Issenberg Globe Staff / October 28, 2008. . (Boston Globe)
Mailbag: Much depends on Posada Oct 28, 2008
But because that contract is considered relatively affordable and because of his future projection, Cano still has interest on the open market as a chip should the Yankees need to use it to acquire something they need, like a starting pitcher. Chances are that the Yankees won't part with Cano, but in the event they do, a reliable veteran free agent like Orlando Hudson could be a match. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
