Meanwhile, PBS NewsHour looks at why enrollment lags among Latinos, the ethnic group with the highest uninsured rate, despite tens of millions being spent on outreach in states like California. The Washington Post: Maryland Lawmakers To ...
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During a House Budget Committee hearing, and also across the Capitol, and on social media and the airwaves, Democrats and Republicans sparred over the Congressional Budget Office report released this week. The Wall Street Journal: ...
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Markets in 58 out of the approximately 350 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Leading Markets Index ...
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LEGO House, Hot Wheels Homer cars and guest stars figure range heading to retail to mark the milestone. Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products has detailed a range of toy and collectibles partnerships to celebrate The Simpsons' 25th ...
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Today's headlines include detailed coverage of the Obama administration's announcement that it will delay a health law requirement that mid-sized employers provide health insurance to workers while also allowing larger employers more ...
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With the launch of Sensus Connect, Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) reveals an updated on-board infotainment and navigation solutions. Now, Volvo Cars truly offers customers a fully connected experience. The cloud-based services allow drivers ...
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Monkey See Monkey Do is a live children and 3D animation show that aims to encourage active viewing through dance and music. LeapFrog has partnered with Smartoonz to increase the animated content on its LeapPad Tablets with new Monkey See ...
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Nydree Flooring recently launched the Essentials Collection, a six-product selection that represents the company's newest commercial line. The American-crafted product is a price-competitive option that uses high-end Baltic Birch plywood, ...
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As an article of clothing, the shirt is traditionally made of natural materials since it is worn directly next to the skin. Cotton is particularly popular with consumers as a material for shirts. Adding TENCEL to traditional shirt fabrics ...
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Arizona's efforts to expand the program are also facing challenges while a new approach is being advanced in Virginia. The Associated Press/Washington Post: Model Arkansas Way Of Expanding Medicaid At Risk Arkansas' plan for expanding ...
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Clerkenwell Design Week is in its fifth edition this year, and the event looks set to yet again encompass the true spirit of the design community in one of the world’s most vibrant, creative hubs. Housed in Clerkenwell’s most ...
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With state legislatures kicking off their 2014 sessions, the Medicaid expansion is back in play. Twenty-six states had signed onto the Medicaid expansion at the start of this year -- and that leaves nearly half the country deciding whether ...
The bill would tie subsidy levels to cost of living around the nation instead of to the national federal poverty level. In the meantime, a lawmaker from Colorado introduces a bill to speed construction of VA hospitals. The Sacramento Bee: ...
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House Republicans are considering their options on tying proposals they want to see to passing an increase in the debt ceiling, among them fixing the way Medicare pays doctors. Democrats and the White House are making it increasingly clear ...
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The agreement would get rid of the troubled system that has often left doctors uncertain about their reimbursements, but the bipartisan leaders have not yet found a way to pay for such a change. Los Angeles Times: U.S. Lawmakers Reach ...
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