Three Democratic moderates to decide fate of health bill _ for now _ in crucial Saturday vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Suitably opaque, Section 2006 takes up only a few dozen lines in a sweeping health care bill that runs to 2,074 pages and mentions neither Sen. Mary Landrieu nor her state of Louisiana. Full story...
Senate Dem leader says Congress closer than ever to major remake of US health care system
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Democratic leader says Congress is closer than ever to overhauling the nation's health care system. Full story...
Leader of U.S. Catholic bishops says church has duty to speak out in health care debate
BALTIMORE (AP) — The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic bishops said Monday that church leaders have a duty to the nation and God to raise moral concerns in the debate over health care, whether the issue is abortion rights or coverage for the poor. Full story...
Uninsured trauma patients are much more likely to die
Patients who lack health insurance are more likely to die from car accidents and other traumatic injuries than people who belong to a health plan -- even though emergency rooms are required to care for all comers regardless of ability to pay, according to a study published today. Full story...
Health Poll: Americans Say Tax the Rich
WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to paying for a health care overhaul, Americans see just one way to go: Tax the rich. Full story...
Kratovil announces opposition to health care legislation
If Democratic leaders manage to push a massive health care overhaul through the House of Representatives this weekend, they'll have to do it without one of Maryland's Democratic congressmen. Full story...
Newest health care issue: long-term care
Health insurance covers treatment for the spinal cord disorder that has confined Amy Hunovice to a wheelchair. But Hunovice, who has no use of her legs and limited use of her arms, has to pay a home health care worker $13 an hour herself for help with simple daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Full story...
