Archive for September, 2009

Pelosi: House Dems consider insurance tax – CNN International

Voice of America Pelosi: House Dems consider insurance taxCNN InternationalHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that an excise tax on high-end insurance plans, similar to the one included in the Senate Finance Committee's health …Baucus Bill May End Up Being a Mere Rough DraftWashington PostCongressional Memo For Democrats, Cracks in a United FrontNew York TimesThe [...]

A Constitutional Debate Over a Health Care Mandate – New York Times

Seattle Post Intelligencer A Constitutional Debate Over a Health Care MandateNew York TimesThe requirement that everyone buy health insurance moved a step closer to reality last week — and possibly a step closer to being challenged in court. …A Health-Insurance Difference Without a DistinctionWashington PostHealth Care Reform GlossaryBaltimore SunDoubling Down on a Flawed Insurance ModelWall [...]

Letters: The Rich, the Poor and Health Insurance – New York Times

Letters: The Rich, the Poor and Health InsuranceNew York TimesIn “Why Health Care Will Never Be Equal” (Economic View, Sept. 20), N. Gregory Mankiw says the premise that “everyone should have access to the best health … and more »

Rachel Maddow Show

What the news got wrong about ACORN and other sites shown on the show are on the link blog. … All the pieces in one spot The Rachel Maddow Show fan page contains links to all of the elements you find here at Rachel …

First thoughts: Dems back at 60

More old news… yeah we already know Patterson’s blind…. Why no mention of this? Rick, Ky & Cheryl, KY anything on … although I agree they don’t need a public option there are a hell of a lot of people that do and will, the Baucus/insurance …

Patrick to pick Kirk

Over 70% want REAL reform, not some namby pamby Insurance Industry give away. But do go on. Your mental gymnastics are … Sign up for First Read alerts The first place for key political news and analysis

Health experts urge insurance, pay ch… – Reuters

FOXNews Health experts urge insurance, pay changesReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – US lawmakers returning next week to work on major healthcare legislation need to focus on insurance market reforms, …How Congress might change the way you buy health insuranceChristian Science MonitorYes, We Can Afford Health-Care ReformWashington PostWhy Democrats Are Losing on Health CareWall Street JournalThe Star-Ledger – [...]

California homeowners facing insuranc… – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times California homeowners facing insurance rate hikesLos Angeles TimesCalifornia homeowners are facing higher insurance premiums, with more frequent and ferocious wildfires at least partly to blame. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles …Insurers prepare to handle Calif wildfire claimsThe Associated Press all 91 news articles »

AM Best Affirms Ratings of United Ins… – Reuters

AM Best Affirms Ratings of United Insurance Company and Its SubsidiaryReutersAll captive clients of United are managed by Aon Global Insurance Managers (Aon) or are self managed captives and/or are shareholders of United. …AM Best Downgrades Ratings of North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance …Reuters all 77 news articles »

Downturn pays dividends for Hyundai

Movies Music News Real Estate/Rentals Shopping Sports Tech & Gadgets TV Weather White Pages Wonderwall Yellow Pages MSN Directory … customers seemed too fearful to make a big purchase, Hyundai was the first of the major automakers to offer insurance so that a …