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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
'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.
ThinkMarkets
How ObamaCare might be repealed

The fight against Obamacare isn't over yet.
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.
Christian Personal Finance
What Obama’s new health care bill means for us

Reforms will be rolled out in five phases. We layout what happens when here.
Health care reform bill 101: What does it mean for seniors?

Some seniors may lose Medicare benefits they now enjoy. Many others will gain from an enhancement of Medicare’s prescription-drug program.
Health care reform bill 101: Who will pay for reform?

If the health care reform vote succeeds today, the $940 billion bill would be the biggest change to domestic policy in a generation. The rich and the health industry would pick up most of the tab.
Obama open to four Republican healthcare ideas

President Obama says he is 'exploring' four Republican healthcare ideas from last week's summit, in a bow to bipartisanship seen largely as a public relations move.
Robert Reich
It's time to enact Obama's healthcare plan with 51 Senate votes

Senate Democrats should pass Obama's healthcare plan with 51 votes. Trying to win over Republicans is a waste of time.
Senate healthcare debate Day 2: partisan warfare by amendment

The US Senate began voting Tuesday on amendments and counter-amendments to the healthcare reform bill, as senators battle to shape the final product.
Five questions that could decide fate of healthcare reform bill

Senate healthcare reform bill needs 60 votes to advance. Here are five questions that could determine whether Democrats will rally around it.