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Briefing Obama vs. Romney 101: 6 ways they differ on health-care reform
Former Gov. Mitt Romney has taken a libertarian turn since championing health-care reforms in Massachusetts, including an individual mandate to purchase insurance, which became the model for President Obama's signature law. Here’s a list of areas where the candidates differ.
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Mitt Romney's top 5 attacks on President Obama
Mitt Romney has yet to nail down the Republican presidential nomination, but he’s already attacking President Obama. Here's a look at five of Mr. Romney’s charges – and whether they’re true.
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Stocks rise on strong auto sales, factory orders
Stocks rose Tuesday after reports on auto sales and factory orders provided the latest evidence that the US economy is strengthening. Health insurer stocks rose after the government released revised reimbursement rates for Medicare Advantage plans.
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Stocks rise on talk of corporate deals
Stocks were up on Wall Street Tuesday on reports that retailers Office Depot and OfficeMax are discussing a merger came after big corporate deals for Heinz and Dell were announced in recent weeks. Stocks of office supplies stores jumped following the news.
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Humana profit down, but still beats estimates
Humana earnings hit $426 million in third quarter, down from $445 million a year. But Humana raises earnings guidance for the year, due in part to rising enrollment in its Medicare drug plans.
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Presidential debate 101: Is Romney right about $716 billion in Medicare cuts?
In Wednesday's presidential debate, the GOP's Mitt Romney cited ill effects from $716 billion in cuts to Medicare contained in Obama's health-care reform law. Here's a look at what fact-checkers say.
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Briefing Obama vs. Romney 101: 6 ways they differ on health-care reform
Former Gov. Mitt Romney has taken a libertarian turn since championing health-care reforms in Massachusetts, including an individual mandate to purchase insurance, which became the model for President Obama's signature law. Here’s a list of areas where the candidates differ.
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Decoder Wire Mitt Romney says Obama 'robbed' Medicare of $716 billion. True?
Mitt Romney is hammering President Obama with the allegation that he's robbed Medicare to pay for Obamacare. But analysts suggest that's not an accurate appraisal of Obama's plan.
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Decoder Wire New Romney/Ryan ad plays offense on Medicare. Will that work?
Mitt Romney's selection of Paul Ryan as his running mate means the team has to play defense on Ryan's past Medicare reform proposals. It's doing that by trying to get in the front foot.
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Robert Reich Obama could turn a health-care loss into a win
If the Supreme Court decides the individual health-care mandate is unconstitutional, Obama's plans for reform begin to unravel. But with a little political maneuvering, he can turn such a defeat into a victory.
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Mitt Romney's top 5 attacks on President Obama
Mitt Romney has yet to nail down the Republican presidential nomination, but he’s already attacking President Obama. Here's a look at five of Mr. Romney’s charges – and whether they’re true.
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Work at home: Take pay cut. Come out ahead.
To be able to work at home a few days a week, some employees agree to a pay cut. Work at home for half the time and you could save as much as $6,800 a year.
07/25/2011 05:50 pm -
Opinion How to reform Medicare with faith in market principles – including vouchers
As Americans debate proposals to reform Medicare, they should know that all of them involve trade-offs. Where the current system and the Paul Ryan plan fall short, a true voucher system provides choice, coverage, and cost-efficiency.
06/29/2011 11:07 am -
Opinion A health-care plan Ryan, Obama, and Romney should all get behind
With health-care costs skyrocketing, the US faces a critical fork in the road. Medicare for all isn't viable, but neither is Paul Ryan's privatized system. Thankfully, we don't have to choose. Having both a private and a public plan isn't just political compromise. It's what's best for Americans.
06/14/2011 12:57 pm -
Robert Reich Medicare's not the problem. It's the solution.
The real problem isn't Medicare, it's the rising health care costs behind the program
04/14/2011 03:07 pm -
Tax VOX Could a voucher system replace Medicare?
If Democrats can stop defending Medicare, and Republicans allow the 2010 health law to take effect, a voucher system might work.
03/21/2011 01:56 pm -
Jobs go unfilled despite high unemployment
At 8.9 percent, unemployment is still high. But in some industries, jobs are available with no skilled workers to fill them.
03/04/2011 12:07 pm -
Donald Marron Health-care reform cuts the deficit. Not!
Health-care reform raises federal spending over the next 10 years. But because the law also raises taxes, it trims the deficit.
01/22/2011 08:20 pm -
Medicare home health fee? Congress eyes one.
Medicare home health charge could force seniors to pay $150 for a series of home visits, if Congress accepts a panel's recommendation.
01/14/2011 01:59 pm -
The Vote Health care law repeal: Why would it increase the deficit?
Health care reform, which the new Republican House leadership is pushing to repeal, includes cuts to government Medicare payments and increased taxes and fees.
01/07/2011 03:24 pm -
Health care reform 101: What will kick in Jan. 1?
Some parts of health care reform are already phasing in. Here nine key provisions that take effect Jan. 1.
12/31/2010 03:03 pm -
Humana profit tops expectations, sees growth ahead
Humana earned $2.32 per share in its latest quarter, far above the $1.66 analysts had expected.
11/01/2010 02:08 pm -
David R. Francis 'Obamacare' tackles health care costs. Will Congress?
The president's health care reform plan includes tools to restrain rising health-care costs, but they may not survive future political battles.
10/27/2010 05:16 pm -
Why is Obama still pushing health-care reform?
President Obama is still trying to win over public opinion on health-care reform. On Tuesday, he told Maryland seniors that $250 checks aimed at plugging the 'doughnut hole' in prescription drug coverage hit the mail June 10.
06/08/2010 06:23 pm -
'Tea Party' eyes big prize: the 2010 midterm elections
The year-old tea party movement is growing. But it’s fractious, and that may undercut conservative strength for the midterm elections.
04/19/2010 01:34 pm -
ThinkMarkets How ObamaCare might be repealed
The fight against Obamacare isn't over yet.
04/09/2010 11:18 am -
Will the health care reform law last after 2010 election?
The health care reform bill received no support from the Republican party, and faces a battle for its life if the GOP gains a majority after the 2010 election.
04/06/2010 02:51 pm
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