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House Democrats pass historic health care overhaul, 219 to 212
...-- The House of Representatives late Sunday passed by a 219 to 212 vote the biggest overhaul of the nation's health care system in more than four decades, sweeping changes expected to...
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A historical look at health care legislation
...in Fairfax, Va., Friday, March 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) Pivotal moments in American health care history capped by the House vote Sunday night passing President...
"I am deeply concerned about the facts that have come to light regarding the demise of Lehman Brothers and the accounting manipulation that contributed to it," Senator Christopher Dodd wrote to Attorney General Eric Holder.
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Where's the Bank Reform Debate?
As Congress put the finishing touches on a massive overhaul of health care , I was reminded of an interesting statistic: health care represents around 16 percent of the US economy, but...
Locals offer opinions on health care reform
...of providing life for your neighbor. It is not nationalized health care combared to the war in Iraq. It is not health care entitlements compared to Medicare distributions. It isn't...
House passes health care bill
...the democrats make up for why people oppose the government seizure and control of the health care industry ( Health care overhaul). They say we are greedy, or that we are stupid, and...
Health care demonstrators gather outside Capitol
...that it's a right," said Tom Mellon , explaining his homemade sign. "If you want health care , you go and get health care or work for it." The 62-year-old traveled from his home near Cape...
House passes health care package
...bill now goes to President Obama for his signature. WASHINGTON - The biggest overhaul of the nation's health care system in more than four decades appeared headed for passage tonight...
Dodd Weighs Changes to Overhaul of Financial Rules (Update1)
...paragraph.) By Phil Mattingly and Alison Vekshin March 20 ( Bloomberg ) -- Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd will begin weighing amendments to his proposed overhaul of...
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Saturday Word: Health Care (and Finance)
This weekend Washington is abuzz about one thing alone - health care. Mr. Obama is making a personal visit to Capitol Hill to meet with his party's House members this afternoon to wrangle...
Dodd Prepares to Whack Wall Street
...aren't fighting this thing. We want something that is responsible and makes sense." Dodd risks delay if he blows off the industry's concerns. It's rare for Wall Street to willingly...
Exclusive: Senate Banking Committee Members Submit Nearly 400 Proposed Amendments to Dodd Regulation Reform Bill, Sources Say
...effort to get a product worthy of taking to the floor. " No Republican has endorsed Dodd 's measure, which he introduced Monday after failing to negotiate a bi-partisan compromise...
Arrest made in prescription drug ring linked to Corey Haim 's death
The Canadian-born actor had struggled with drug addiction for many years, though the actor 's family said Haim had reduced his drug use to near zero. Good thing pot is still...