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Kid Rock opens Detroit arena with no political announcement
In the end, the political aspirations of musician Kid Rock were not laid bare Tuesday night before thousands of screaming fans when the rocker performed the first of six concerts at a new sports arena in Detroit. For much of the summer, the Detroit-area native has teased a Republican run for the U.S. Senate.
Five bipartisan steps toward stabilizing our health-care system
Bill Frist is senior fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center and former Republican Senate majority leader from Tennessee. Andy Slavitt is former acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the Obama administration and senior adviser at the Bipartisan Policy Center.
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Sen. John McCain on Sunday reflected on his mortality and political legacy in his first interview following his cancer diagnosis earlier this year. In an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, the Arizona senator framed his brain cancer diagnosis as one of a number of obstacles he's sought to overcome during his life.
Insurance commissioners say help offered by Congress is not enough to save market
A key Senate committee Wednesday launched a set of hearings intended to lead to a short-term, bipartisan bill to shore up the troubled individual health insurance market, but a diverse group of state insurance commissioners united around some solutions that were not necessarily on the table. Sen. Lamar Alexander , the chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, said at the outset of the hearing he hoped to reach consensus on "a small, bipartisan, stabilization bill" by the end of next week.
Lobby Senate for an Increase in NIH Funding for Alzheimer’s Research
According to the Alzheimer's Association, there are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease, including 110,000 here in Wisconsin. In 2017, caring for individuals living with Alzheimer's or other dementias will cost $259 billion - including $175 billion in direct costs to Medicare and Medicaid.
Another U.S. Senator Jumps on the ‘Medicare for All’ Bill
Elizabeth Warren on Thursday announced her support for an upcoming bill from Vermont's independent Sen. Bernie Sanders. Sanders said in March that he would follow through on his long-held support for single-payer insurance by introducing a bill extending a Here you can find useful examples and description about searching the news archive.
Kentucky Could Become The Only State Without A Clinic That Performs Abortions
Kentucky is down to only one clinic that performs abortions: the EMW Women's Surgical Center in Louisville. A trial kicking off Wednesday morning in federal court in Louisville will decide whether Kentucky will become the first state without a single such clinic.
National health care rare and ineffective
The Aug. 31 column by David Collins − "Why are Connecticut Democrats running from paid Medicare for all?" − along with the comments and the follow-up article on Saturday concerning a hearing held by Sen. Chris Murphy in New London , frighten me because of the astounding level of ignorance exhibited by so many people. The only country in the world that has national single payer is Great Britain and it is recognized as the worst government system in Europe.
Congress Needs a Megadeal
As Congress returns to work this week, its agenda is crowded with must-pass legislation. To avoid shutting down the government, lawmakers will have to vote for new spending bills.
Four things to keep in mind when packing your child’s lunch
As you're getting your kids ready for school in the morning, it's just as important to think about how you're packing their lunch as it is what you're packing. Children are some of the most vulnerable when it comes to food poisoning, so the USDA has four tips to keep them safe.
Kentuckya s last abortion clinic to face off against governor
Its survival on the line, Kentucky's last abortion clinic is bracing for a pivotal legal showdown with health regulators and the state's anti-abortion governor that could determine whether Kentucky becomes the first state in the nation without an abortion clinic. The licensing fight, set to play out in a Louisville federal courtroom starting Wednesday, revolves around a state law requiring that EMW Women's Surgical Center have agreements with a hospital and an ambulance service in the event of medical emergencies involving patients.
Many see no relief as premium rises hit
In this Jan. 31, 2017 file photo, Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Chairman Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., accompanied by the committee's ranking member Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash. speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Obamacare’s implosion rolls on: Americans face ANOTHER double-digit …
The Obamacare fail will continue unabated into next year, following the failure by Republicans to fulfill their seven-year-old promise to repeal and replace a law that is single-handedly destroying American health care coverage and delivery systems. As reported by The Associated Press , tens of millions of Americans face a new round of double-digit health insurance premium increases in 2018.
Frustration mounts over premiums
Sen. Lamar Alexander speaks on Capitol Hill. Millions of people who buy individual health insurance policies and receive no government help for premiums are facing another year of double-digit premium increases and frustrations are boiling over.
Frustration mounts over premiums for individual health plans
Millions of people who buy individual health insurance policies and get no financial help from the Affordable Care Act are bracing for another year of double-digit premium increases, and their frustration is boiling over. What they pay is tied to the price of coverage on the health insurance markets created by the Obama-era law, but these consumers get no protection from the law's tax credits, which cushion against rising premiums.
McCain, undergoing cancer treatment, to attend Italy forum
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., poses for a picture with his wife Cindy, as they arrive at an economic workshop at the Villa d'Este in Cernobbio, Como Lake, Italy, Friday, Sept. 1, 2017.
McCain to attend international forum in Italy
Republican Sen. John McCain, who has spent the summer undergoing treatment for brain cancer, will attend an international forum in Italy this weekend. That's the word from the Arizona senator's office, which said McCain will speak Saturday at the Ambrosetti Forum in Cernobbio in northern Italy.
HHS cutting way back on funds for – Obamacare’ promotion
Affirming its disdain for "Obamacare," the Trump administration on Thursday announced sharp cuts in programs promoting health care enrollment under the Affordable Care Act for next year. Advertising will be cut from $100 million spent on 2017 sign-ups to $10 million, said Health and Human Services officials.
Advertising budget for Obamacare to be cut 90 pct.: U.S. health agency
The Wolfeboro woman facing animal cruelty charges after 75 Great Danes were seized from her mansion will have to wait until next week to learn whether a judge will allow her to place them with new... The Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics finalized terms of their Aug. 22 trade Wednesday night, with the Celtics sweetening the deal with a second-round ... (more)