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Michelle Obama marks 'Let's Move' milestone with arugula, 'Interlude Dance' (+video)

Michelle Obama started Let's Move to tackle childhood obesity two years ago. Now, she's finishing up a four-state tour to promote the effort – all with a dash of fun thrown in.
Medicare overhaul? Tea party sees a chance.

Medicare overhaul is priority of tea party activists planning to make themselves heard at town hall meetings in key battleground states. Supporters want Medicare overhaul along the lines of Rep. Ryan's plan.
Medicare poll: Boomers worry Medicare won't last

Medicare won't be around for their entire retirement, 2 of 3 baby boomers tell AP poll.
Public likes public option for healthcare. Joe Lieberman doesn't.

Poll results tend to show that voters approve of the public option for healthcare. But senators like Joe Lieberman could vote the other way.
US healthcare overhaul: five lessons from abroad

From Taiwan to France to Singapore, many countries offer more comprehensive coverage at a cheaper cost.
Healthcare battle brewing: political groups gear up

A public insurance alternative is likely to be the most contentious of the reform proposals.
Obama cites fiscal, moral imperatives for healthcare reform

His goal of accomplishing it this year poses a challenge.
With Daschle's withdrawal, can Obama repair image as ‘change’ agent?

The nominee for secretary of Health and Human Services bowed out Tuesday over tax missteps, as did another Obama pick.
House stimulus bill widens healthcare

Newly jobless would get Medicaid or other subsidies to help pay medical costs.
Health insurance falling short

A spike in the number of 'underinsured' adults since 2003 startles healthcare experts.