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Fiscal cliff? Here are ways to cushion your fall.
Higher taxes and federal spending cuts would begin to hit all Americans Jan. 1. Here are ways to cope with the 'fiscal cliff.'
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Doctors' advice to keep older patients off the road can save lives, study finds
A Canadian study found that doctors, rather than well-intentioned family members, are more effective at keeping older patients and other drivers safe on the road.
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Backchannels
Mass hysteria blamed for Afghan schoolgirl 'poisoning,' not the TalibanThe Afghan school girl 'poisonings' bear a striking resemblance to past cases of mass hysteria, particularly one in Palestine in 1983.
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Health-care reform law will survive even if mandate doesn't, experts say
Chaos will not ensue if the US Supreme Court strikes down the individual mandate to buy health insurance, even if other parts of Obama's health-care reform law are upheld, health experts say. But premiums would be likely to rise.
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New Jersey mother arrested for allowing toddler into tanning booth (+video)
Patricia Krencil, a New Jersey mother, was arrested for allegedly allowing her toddler into a tanning booth, in violation of state laws, said it was all one big misunderstanding. But school officials blew the whistle after observing burns on the young girl's skin.
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The Simple Dollar
Retirement: Fund the 401(k) to the max – or not?Retirement strategy says get your employer's 401(k) match, then a Roth. Retirement question is No. 1 in the reader mailbag.
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Medical malpractice suits: Only 1 in 5 pay
Medical malpractice suits target 1 in 14 doctors every year. Average medical malpractice payout is $275,000.
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Medicare prescription premiums won't rise in 2012
Medicare prescription premiums will hold the same costs next year, which will be about $30 a month. Some seniors will see an increase in Meidcare prescription premiums, but some may see a drop, especially if they shop around during open enrollment this fall.
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Decoder Wire
In time for Election 2012, a Stephen Colbert super PAC. What is that?What is a super PAC exactly, and what makes it super? And how might a Stephen Colbert super PAC differ from other super PACs or plain vanilla PACs?
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Obama's Medicare proposal: How would it work?
The GOP plan drawn up by Rep. Paul Ryan would in essence turn Medicare into a voucher program. On Wednesday, Obama outlined his vision, which takes part of the health-care reform law a step further.
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Government shutdown 101: Will Social Security and Medicare be affected?
Social Security and Medicare aren't funded by the spending bill tied up in the government-shutdown showdown, meaning that they would be affected only at the margins.
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Medicare pay-cut delay passes House
Medicare bill that delays a scheduled pay cut for doctors now goes to Obama. Taxpayer cost: $19 billion.
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The Entrepreneurial Mind
Why government intervention won't fix the economyHave government less involved in the economy and the market will start to take care of itself.
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Death of mixed martial arts fighter another black eye for the sport
Michael Kirkham is the second mixed martial arts fighter in 2-1/2 years to die of injuries sustained in a state-sanctioned fight. As critics denounce MMA as barbaric, defenders say it's no more dangerous than some other sports.
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The Circle Bastiat
FTC head says he supports AMA. He should be investigating it.FTC Chairman Leibowitz is courting the American Medical Association (AMA). That's not a plus for consumers.
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Robert Reich
Bust up the health insurance trustsThe health-insurance industry is exempt from anti-trust laws. It's time to change that.
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Medical marijuana gains momentum – 13 states and counting
Support for medical marijuana - and outright legalization - is increasing across the US. But in some California cities, pot dispensaries have become unwelcome.
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US House of Representatives votes to approve healthcare reform
The House voted 220 to 215 in favor of healthcare reform. But Saturday night’s vote also signals tough negotiations ahead in the next phases of the legislation.
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Healthcare reform: Obama cut private deals with likely foes
President Obama struck agreements with insurers, doctors, drug companies, and hospitals to keep them from turning against healthcare reform. What are they?
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Healthcare reform effort grinds slowly in the House
Healthcare reform vote Saturday may be delayed as Democratic leaders work to make sure they have the necessary 218 votes - including more conservative members of their own party.
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AARP, AMA give House healthcare bill an 11th-hour boost
The AARP and AMA endorsed the House healthcare bill Thursday. But there are caveats, and some Democrats remain concerned about cost and abortion provisions.
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The Monitor's View: A public option isn't the only hot healthcare issue
Personal options in any federal support of 'wellness' programs need to be wider.
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Senate Democrats join Republicans in rejecting Medicare 'doc fix'
Thirteen Senate Democrats joined Republicans in rejecting a $245 billion 'doc fix’ to prevent cuts in payments to Medicare doctors.
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The Monitor's View: A federal misstep with medical marijuana?
The problem with the Obama administration's new directive limiting federal prosecution of medical marijuana is that it encourages those who would legalize the drug.
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How Washington lobbyists peddle power
The equivalent of six health-care lobbyists for every member of Congress are registered for this year's biggest political battle.
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