health care
In Israel, Romney flubs on health care
July 30, 2012In yet another foot-in-mouth blunder, Mitt Romney today praised Israel's health care system for its financial efficiency, suggesting the U.S. should follow its example.
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Happy birthday, Medicare
July 30, 2012Retirees and health care advocates will celebrate the 47th anniversary of Medicare this week in events throughout the country.
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‘Obamacare’ means preventative care for women
July 30, 2012"While we celebrate the preventive provisions about to take effect, we must also remember that opponents of the health care law are trying to weaken it."
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Calif. leading on Affordable Care Act
July 2, 2012Roughly half and two-thirds of currently uninsured Californians will be covered through the ACA. It's expected to bring the state some $15 billion in federal funds each year.
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Today in history: Birthday of Julia Lathrop
June 29, 2012Today in history: Birthday of Julia Lathrop, social reformer in the area of education, social policy, and children's welfare.
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