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A Holdout Will Support Democrats' Health Bill
Seeded on Sat Nov 21, 2009 1:42 PM EST (The New York Times)
Senate Democrats moved to the brink of a crucial preliminary victory on major health care legislation as Senator Mary L.
Reid Releases Senate's Health Care Bill -- 94% Covered at $849 Billion
Seeded on Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:37 AM EST (The San Francisco Chronicle)
The political stakes enormous, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid launched long-awaited health care legislation Wednesday estimated to extend coverage to 94 percent of eligible Americans at a cost of $849 billion. More Articles
GOP 's Abortion Coverage in Current Party Insurance is Abandoned...to Avert Further Hypocrisy
Seeded on Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:09 AM EST (The Boston Globe)
The GOP is doing its darndest to quickly move on from an embarrassing revelation -- that even as congressional Republicans insist that the health care overhaul does not cover abortions, the national party's own health plan covers elective procedures. More Articles
Fed Rules Would Restrict Overdraft Fees on Debit Cards
Seeded on Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:18 PM EST (The New York Times)
"The final overdraft rules represent an important step forward in consumer protection," the Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said. "Both new and existing account holders will be able to make informed decisions about whether to sign up for an overdraft service."
Lou Dobbs Abruptly Quits CNN
Seeded on Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:08 AM EST (The New York Times)
Jonathan Klein, offered a choice to Lou Dobbs, the channel's most outspoken anchor. Mr. Dobbs could vent his opinions on radio and anchor an objective newscast on television, or he could leave CNN.
Where the Jobs Are
Seeded on Fri Nov 6, 2009 11:01 AM EST (The New York Times)
Today's employment report shows that the economy has lost more than eight million jobs since the recession began, but some sectors have skated through. More Articles
Unhealthy America
Seeded on Thu Nov 5, 2009 7:35 AM EST (The New York Times)
We have the greatest health care system in the world. Sure, it has flaws, but it saves lives in ways that other countries can only dream of.
WirelessTech Taking a Toll on Earth Science and Astronomy
Seeded on Tue Nov 3, 2009 11:11 AM EST (scientificamerican.com)
Nearly lost amidst the breathless anticipation of all things wireless...is the potential impact these gadgets may have on scientific instruments that likewise need access to the electromagnetic spectrum.
Judge OKs Challenge to Patents on Human Genes
Seeded on Tue Nov 3, 2009 9:58 AM EST (Wired News)
A federal judge ruled Monday that a lawsuit can move forward against the Patent and Trademark Office and the research company that was awarded exclusive rights to human genes known to detect early signs of breast and ovarian cancer. More Articles
On Education, The U.S. Doesn't Measure Up
Seeded on Sat Oct 24, 2009 6:00 PM EDT (Forbes)
It has become commonplace that when basic competencies are tested, students in the U.S. do not compare favorably to students in other countries. There is plenty of data out there to support this conclusion.
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