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The White House kept insurance companies squarely in its sights on Tuesday in the push for healthcare reform by releasing research showing that health insurance premiums have risen far faster than inflation in every U.S. state.
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President Barack Obama insisted he can overhaul the U.S. healthcare system without raising taxes for anyone but the wealthiest Americans, in a media barrage on Sunday as he sought to take control of the debate on his top domestic policy priority.
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President Barack Obama pitched his U.S. healthcare reforms to college students on Thursday and Senate Democrats searched for common ground after some criticized elements of a highly anticipated new plan.
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Senator Max Baucus unveiled a long-awaited healthcare overhaul on Wednesday that would dramatically revamp insurance rules but does not include a government-run option backed by liberal Democrats.
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U.S. Senator Max Baucus unveiled his plan for a 10-year, $856 billion healthcare overhaul on Wednesday that would revamp insurance rules but does not include a government-run option backed by liberal Democrats.
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Democratic U.S. Senator Max Baucus unveils a long-awaited healthcare overhaul on Wednesday that would dramatically revamp insurance rules but does not include a government-run option backed by liberal Democrats.
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As debate rages on how to reform the U.S. healthcare system, many of the one in six Americans now without medical insurance are hoping that reform brings at least one thing -- affordable coverage.
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Aetna CEO sees support lacking for public plan
Support is lacking, particularly in the U.S. Senate, for a government-run health plan that would compete in the private marketplace, the chief executive of health insurer Aetna Inc said on Tuesday.
Senate healthcare bill still on track
Negotiators on the U.S. Senate Finance Committee worked to pare the costs and complete the details of a broad healthcare overhaul on Monday, with chairman Max Baucus saying he was still on track to produce a bill this week.
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Johnson & Johnson has cut the amount it will pay for its 18.4 percent stake in Irish drugmaker Elan Corp Plc by $115 million to $885 million, setting Elan up for recriminations from shareholders and possibly even lawsuits.
US SMALL/MIDCAPS-Growth prospects boost healthcare companies
Small and midcap healthcare stocks were standout performers on improved earnings outlooks, helping major U.S. small-stock indexes outperform on Monday.
Obama warns against scare tactics over healthcare
President Barack Obama warned Americans on Saturday not to be tricked by scare tactics he accused his opponents of using as he went on the road to rally support for his drive to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system.
Obama makes healthcare pitch to the insured
President Barack Obama broadened his pitch for healthcare reform to Americans who have health insurance on Saturday, reminding them that they risk losing the coverage they have under the current system.
Labor seen facing challenges even under Democrats
Former Pennsylvania coal miner Richard Trumka isn't president of America's biggest labor federation yet, but he's already cranking up rhetoric on issues from healthcare reform to making it easier to unionize.
Obama launches push for financial regulatory reform
The Obama administration is launching a broad push for action on financial regulatory reform, returning to a key legislative priority even as the debate over healthcare consumes the U.S. Congress.
Obama says time to end bickering, pass healthcare
President Barack Obama will tell Congress on Wednesday the time for bickering is over and call for quick action on a comprehensive healthcare overhaul that would dramatically transform the U.S. insurance market and health system.
Obama plays down importance of public option
President Barack Obama addressed the elephant in the room -- a government-run health insurance option -- by playing down its importance in a big speech to Congress on Wednesday, but not everyone was buying it.
Democrats seek to build healthcare momentum
Democrats pushing for a drastic overhaul of the $2.5 trillion U.S. healthcare system prepared for fresh battles on Thursday after President Barack Obama set out new details on his top policy priority.
Obama urges quick action on healthcare reform
President Barack Obama told Congress on Wednesday the time for bickering is over and called for quick action on a broad healthcare overhaul that would dramatically transform the U.S. health system and insurance market.
Obama says to end bickering, pass healthcare reform
President Barack Obama will tell Congress on Wednesday the time for bickering is over and call for quick action on a comprehensive healthcare overhaul that would dramatically transform the U.S. insurance market and health system.
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President Barack Obama's drive to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system has created opportunities and risks for members of both political parties in the Democratic-led U.S. Congress.
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President Barack Obama prepared a high-stakes plea for healthcare reform on Wednesday as a key Senate Democrat said he was ready to end bipartisan negotiations and move ahead without Republican support.
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