Insurance exchanges called key to health care puzzle Oct 22, 2009
Drew Joseph, Chronicle Washington Bureau. Wednesday, October 21, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Elderly Slammed with Higher Costs Under Obamacare Oct 21, 2009
Ron Wyden , D- Oregon , also a committee member, added: "It's a question you'll have senior citizens asking all over the country.". On the issue of gender variations, the National Women's Law Center sees substantial differences in rates. (Newsmax)
Gregg: U.S. Becoming Fiscal 'Banana Republic' Oct 20, 2009
Robert Bennett, R-Utah, and Ron Wyden, D-Ore. Special: Get Sarah Palins New Book Incredible FREE Offer. (Newsmax)
Containing costs key to health care reform Oct 19, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009. (10-18) 04:00 PDT Washington - -- Obscured by the war in Congress over a government-run health insurance option are several behind-the-scenes battles that could do more to transform the U.S. health care system. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Health bill clears hurdle Oct 15, 2009
In the end, disgruntled liberals on the panel, including Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia and Ron Wyden of Oregon, went along in hopes the bill eventually would be reshaped more to their liking. Across the Capitol, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her lieutenants have been at work for weeks trying to blend legislation approved by three House committees. (Montana Standard, MT)
Interest groups battle to deflect health taxes Oct 15, 2009
Don't tax us, tax them' is prevailing view on health tax burden. 14: A Morning Meeting panel which includes Sen. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Interior Secretary offers timber from Western Oregon forests Oct 15, 2009
Ron Wyden and U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio praised the sales, saying they offered real timber, not false promises. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
U.S. Senate panel OKs health care bill Oct 14, 2009
U.S. Senate Finance Committee members Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore) (3rd R) and Senator John Kerry (D-Mass) (1st R) attend a debate during an executive session to vote on health care reform bill on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., Oct 13, 2009. The Democratic-controlled committee on Tuesday passed a health care reform bill in a vote viewed as critical to help advance the Obama administration's health care overhaul agenda. (Xinhuanet, China)
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Senate Finance Panel Passes Health Reform - CBS News. WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2009. (CBS News)
Senate Committee Passes Obamacare Oct 14, 2009
The Senate Finance Committee voted to pass Chairman Max Baucus amended concept language proposed health care outline out of committee on a 14-9 near party-line vote. Olympia Snowe (RINO-Me. (Human Events Online)
Senate Committee Approves Health Overhaul Bill Oct 14, 2009
Ron Wyden of Oregon, who had not previously stated their support. "Ours is a balanced package," Baucus said. (W-USA News, DC)
Undecided Democrat mulls health care options Oct 13, 2009
Oregon Democrat Ron Wyden isn t saying how he ll vote when the Finance Committee takes up Chairman Max Baucus s 10-year, 829-billion plan Tuesday. I am not going to characterize where I am (on the bill) in any way, Wyden said Friday as he headed to the airport for a trip back to his state. (Havre Daily News, MT)
VETS CORNER: Working for everyone Oct 13, 2009
Ron Wyden and had a chance to talk about the needs of veterans. I also sat down with the office of U.S. Sen. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Brooks: Few choices remain on health reform Oct 11, 2009
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Wyden noncommittal on health care legislation Oct 11, 2009
Oregon Democrat Ron Wyden isn't saying how he'll vote when the Finance Committee takes up Chairman Max Baucus's 10-year, $829-billion plan next Tuesday. Headed to catch a plane back to Oregon, Wyden said Friday he wants to be sure that "Americans aren't forced to buy unaffordable coverage from monopolies. Details: For Wyden to be on the fence is an odd turn of events. He's been calling for an overhaul of the nation's health care system for years and wrote a bill that won bipartisan support and... (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Time runs out for Vernonia flood victims still in FEMA trailers Oct 9, 2009
10:12 AM PDT on Thursday, October 8, 2009. -- Vernonia residents whose homes were destroyed nearly two years ago by floods may be forced to move out of federal housing units. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Senate Panel to Vote Tuesday on Health Care Bill Oct 9, 2009
and Ron Wyden, D-Ore. also have not said publicly if they will support the measure. (SmartMoney)
NYT: 4 senators worries reflect health challenge Oct 8, 2009
And Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon warns that the bill would lock many workers into health plans selected by their employers, without allowing them to shop for better, cheaper plans, an alternative that could help drive down costs for everyone. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Is Congress Giving States Too Much Power on Health-Care Reform? Oct 7, 2009
Going one step further, Oregon Senator Ron Wyden got an amendment passed which would allow states to opt out of parts of federal health reform if they could "provide health care coverage that is at least as comprehensive" as provided for in the Baucus bill and prove their state proposal "would lower health care spending growth, improve the delivery system performance, provide affordable choices for all its citizens, expand protections against excessive out-of-pocket spending, provides coverage... (Time.com)
Area lawmakers weigh in on Klamath River dam removal agreementAgreement prompts mixed reactions Oct 7, 2009
During high school, I hopped on the bandwagon and read The Da Vinci Code. Is texting useful or an obsessive form of communication. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Wyden Brings On Health Headaches Oct 7, 2009
Ron Wyden is not on Senate Democratic leaders list of favorites these days. The Oregon Democrat surprised Finance Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont. (Roll Call)
Dem leader has tough job in crafting health bill Oct 6, 2009
Too far to the right, and a liberal like Ron Wyden of Oregon could be alienated. And then there's perhaps the most important senator of all, Olympia Snowe of Maine, virtually the only Republican seen as a possible "yes" vote on the health care bill. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Obama-backed health bill gains ground Oct 6, 2009
Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, made a n imp a s s i o n e d p l e a t o change the bill to allow workers to leave their employerbacked coverage if they were d i s s a t i s f i e d. "A t y p i c a l American, if they're getting hammered by their employer, they are stuck," he said. His proposal never came to a vote after it became clear it would fail. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Health Care Progress Report: October 5 Oct 6, 2009
As Obama's Deadlines for Health Care Reform Near, CBSNews. com Tracks the Status of Reform on Capitol Hill. (CBS News)
Two Senate Democrats withholding support for health bill Oct 6, 2009
Although Chairman Max Baucus, Democrat of Montana, said he has the votes to pass the 10-year, $900 billion bill out of committee, Senators Ron Wyden, Democrat of Oregon, and Jay Rockefeller, Democrat of West Virginia, remained undecided yesterday. If all 10 Republicans on the panel vote no, two Democratic defections would be enough to send Baucus and the Obama White House scrambling to regroup. (Boston Globe)
Dam removal: Have a dialogue, make the decisionKeep asking: Whats the alternative if it doesnt happen? Oct 4, 2009
Ron Wyden, who sounded a note of encouragement on the draft plan. And U.S. Sen. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
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The World Link : USFS backs new Wilderness area near Reedsport. USFS backs new Wilderness area near Reedsport. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
USFS backs new Wilderness area near Reedsport Oct 3, 2009
By Jeff Barnard, AP Environmental Writer Saturday, October 03, 2009. Devil's Staircase 'most rugged place in Oregon. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
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Obama-backed health bill gains ground - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Oct 2, 2009
Ron Wyden (D) of Oregon has introduced legislation that would ban Internet service providers from setting up special "fast lane" higher-priced services or from blocking, degrading, altering, modifying, or changing the Internet traffic they handle. Opposing them are big providers such as AT&T and Verizon. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Age And Higher Premiums Go Together: Fair? Oct 1, 2009
Age And Higher Premiums Go Together: Fair. - Politics News Story - KCRA Sacramento. (KCRA 3, CA)
Health Care Reform For You, Not U.S. Oct 1, 2009
A second amendment giving the federal worker advocate group the jitters comes from liberal Democratic finance panel member Ron Wyden of Oregon. Wyden wants to, as NARFE puts it, "open the FEHBP to certain low-income, nonfederal civilians.". (Investors Business Daily)
A basic right Sep 30, 2009
Ron Wyden s fiscally responsible amendments to the Senate Finance Committee s proposed bill as viable compromises promoting quality private plan competition while providing support for those individuals currently excluded from the health care insurance system for financial reasons. Judith Thut, Green Valley. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Gillibrand, Schumer fall short of $1M Sep 30, 2009
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Senate Cloaks Obamacare - HUMAN EVENTS. Senate Cloaks Obamacare by 09/24/2009. (Human Events Online)
Philip Maddocks: Senators pretty sure amended health care bill will cover senator's cat Sep 26, 2009
Fri Sep 25, 2009, 11:49 AM EDT. After frantically poring over the 564 amendments offered to the Finance Committee s bill to overhaul the health system, senators said they "are pretty confident" that the amended version will cover Sen. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
A tussle over Medicare Advantage Sep 25, 2009
" Oregon Democrat sees 'a lifeline'Not all Medicare Advantage plans are created equal, said Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., explaining that Oregon has the highest Medicare Advantage enrollment, on a percentage basis, of any state. Oregon has well-run Medicare Advantage plans, Wyden said. In our part of the country it is a lifeline, he told his colleagues. Wyden said some companies had peddled Medicare Advantage plans using deceptive marketing, with salesmen masquerading as doctors in medical... (MSNBC -- Health)
Senate Cloaks Obamacare Sep 24, 2009
You can t read the bill because they refuse to put it in writing. And you d better not oppose it because the government will try to muzzle you. (Human Events Online)
Study: Amtrak route would need federal subsidy Sep 24, 2009
INDEPENDENT-ENTERPRISE. NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Rep. Ross' property deal questioned Sep 24, 2009
Ron Wyden, D-OR, to discuss the renewed energy in the Senate in support of the public option. The Rachel Maddow Show. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Max Baucus wants to come home Sep 23, 2009
"The committee now finds itself short on both real reform and Democrats and Republicans having their names on this mark and this legislation," said Oregon Democrat Ron Wyden. "The actions of this committee from this day on are going to go a long way toward determining whether the Congress will remain empty-handed.". (Salon)
No compassion for sick illegal immigrants Sep 23, 2009
In the Baucus plan, Americans between 200% and 300% of the poverty line would be paying 19-20% of their income to buy one of the cheaper plans confirmed this afternnon by CBO Doug Elmendorf in response to a question by Ron Wyden. That would be good for making sure that 1/2 Atlantans dont have health insurance if there is no public option choice. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
• Study: Amtrak route would need federal subsidy Sep 23, 2009
Times-News: Magicvalley. to register or to login to your Magicvalley. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Amtrak costs uncertain Sep 22, 2009
Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, were expecting. They were successful in getting a federal mandate last year forcing Amtrak to perform a comprehensive study of the route and evaluate it as part of its overall system. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Senators Plan Effort to Amend Baucus Plan on Public Option, Tax (Bloomberg) Sep 21, 2009
Democratic Senator Ron Wyden. Senator Orrin Hatch. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Baucus Health Plan Faces Scrutiny by Senate Panel Seeking 564 Amendments Sep 20, 2009
Democratic Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon is seeking tax subsidies for insurance purchases available to those earning as much as 400 percent of the federal poverty level, rather than 300 percent as Baucus put forth. Poverty guidelines for 2009 are $10,830 for an individual and $22,050 for a family of four, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. (Bloomberg -- US)
Wyden Merkley garner $8 million for statewide projects Sep 20, 2009
Oregon Democratic Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Friday that $8 million in construction projects for the state are included passage of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Senate Appropriations bill. (kgw. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Costs Big Challenge In Health Reform Sep 19, 2009
Washington Post: Burden on Middle Class Is a Top Concern for Lawmakers in Both Parties. Legislators in both parties are still unhappy with the senate health care bill. (CBS News)
Public option only way to solve health care mess Sep 19, 2009
Dave wrote on Sep 18, 2009 7:53 AM:" Howard,The public option will eventually eliminate the private option with the exception of the wealthy.What is proposed is the second biggest pile of junk to ever come out of congress. Just read Max Baucus's health plan that was just released.Even democrats are saying it's not good. That includes Ron Wyden and Harry Reid. Republicans do have an outline, but I think there are better ways than either. I've posted links before to an article in The Atlantic by... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Oregon delegation votes on controversial ACORN funding Sep 18, 2009
Oregon's two senators, Democrats Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley; voted to stop the funding. The Census Bureau last week severed its ties with the group for the 2010 national head-count. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Obama, Baucus push U.S. healthcare reform Sep 18, 2009
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Analysis: Baucus Bill May Weather Storm Sep 18, 2009
Washington Post: Despite Criticism from All Sides, Fragile Coalition Remains in Tact. President Obama meets with Senate Democrats to discuss health care, June 2, 2009, in the State Dinning Room at the White House in Washington. (CBS News -- Politics)
5 Things Dems Don't Like About the Baucus Bill Sep 18, 2009
"I'm going to do my best to fix the legislation," declared Oregon Senator Ron Wyden. "It's a work in progress," hedged Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu. (Time.com)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Sep 17, 2009
Ron Wyden (D) of Oregon has introduced legislation that would ban Internet service providers from setting up special "fast lane" higher-priced services or from blocking, degrading, altering, modifying, or changing the Internet traffic they handle. Opposing them are big providers such as AT&T and Verizon. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Northwest senators skeptical of Baucus health plan Sep 17, 2009
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Thursday, September 17, 2009 12:00 AM PDT. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Read Hannity's America Sep 17, 2009
Chief among those critics was Oregon Democrat Ron Wyden ... SEN. RON WYDEN, D-ORE.: What is being discussed is the idea of 13 percent of your income is what you would have to pay for some of this basic health coverage. (Fox News)
Zen Health Reform Sep 17, 2009
If Rockefeller and even one other Democrat (say, Ron Wyden, D-Ore. who's also on record to the bill's stinginess with premium subsidies) voted against the bill, that would be enough to sink it (assuming a party-line vote). (Slate)
Senate Introduces Bill to Boost Participation in Clinical Trials for Rare Diseases Sep 17, 2009
The "Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act" is co-sponsored by Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chris Dodd (D-CT), James Inhofe (R-OK) and Richard Shelby (R-AL). Researchers who develop drugs to treat rare diseases such as cystic fibrosis often struggle to recruit participants for clinical trials because of limited patient populations. (PR Newswire)
Lefts health care plans are seriously flawed Sep 17, 2009
JL wrote on Sep 16, 2009 2:08 PM:" Boy is it ever, but these lefties will follow thier messiah off a cliff if so led. Newest headlinesThe bill would require individuals and families to have insurance. It imposes a 35 percent tax on plans costing more than $21,000. Even with subsidies, some lower- and middle-income people would pay more than they do now. "It is going to be very hard to look families in the eyes and say, you're going to have to pay 13 percent of your income for health care... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
NYT: For Dems, 60 is magic number Sep 17, 2009
I continue to believe that you start at the center and then move to collect additional support on both ends of the political spectrum, said Senator Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat and health policy expert whose seat on the Finance Committee makes him a key player as that panel considers the new plan from Senator Max Baucus, the Montana Democrat who leads the committee. Juggling the individual party demands can be dizzying. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Analysis: A bill that may weather blows Sep 17, 2009
From finance chief, bill that may weather blows. Behind criticism of Baucus' health bill is a sense that coalition is intact. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Senates health fix would cost $856B Sep 17, 2009
Ron Wyden of Oregon, Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, and Sen. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Seven Repubs Vote to ‘Disapprove’ of Wilson Sep 17, 2009
Seven Repubs Vote to Disapprove of Wilson - HUMAN EVENTS. Seven Repubs Vote to Disapprove of Wilson by 09/16/2009. (Human Events Online)
47 Radio Hosts Lead 'Town Hall of the Airwaves' Sep 17, 2009
Conservative activism in Washington DC didn t stop after the September 12th rally. Tuesday and Wednesday 47 radio hosts -- led by Radio America s Roger Hedgecock and the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) -- gathered at the Phoenix Park Hotel on Capitol Hill to broadcast live for the 14th year of Hold Their Feet to the Fire event that has been dubbed as the Town-hall of the airwaves. (Human Events Online)
