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Fact Check: Obama drops iffy line on health planThe change was subtle, but significant. In his speech to Congress on Wednesday night, President Barack Obama gave a more accurate - and less reassuring - account of the impact of his proposed health care overall than he has done in the past.
Topix.net Thursday, September 10, 2009''Questions for the President Tonight'' by...A column from Clark Judge: Questions for the President Tonight By Clark S. Judge, managing director of the White House Writers Group, former special assistant and speechwriter to President Reagan When he stands before Congress tonight, the president will almost certainly replace his demand for an immediate "public option" with endorsement of a ...
Topix.net Thursday, September 10, 2009Local health providers: Reform plan overlooks costsFollowing Wednesday night's address by President Barack Obama, two Eau Claire medical providers said the health care reform proposal didn't address ways to cut the cost of care.
Topix.net Thursday, September 10, 2009Sex scandal disrupts final legislative sessionRather than starting the day tackling tough issues such as controlling prison costs and revamping the state's water infrastructure, the state Assembly was rocked by revelations that a married assemblyman was caught on tape graphically describing his sexual affairs during a lull in a committee hearing in July.
Topix.net Thursday, September 10, 2009Obama speech leaves health care industry uncertainA top House Democrat is investigating whether the nation's largest health insurers have deliberately canceled coverage for small businesses after their employees became sick and sought expensive treatment.
Topix.net Thursday, September 10, 2009Military Personnel Should Review Insurance OptionsLoading...As thousands of military personnel prepare to return from deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan in the coming months, they should review their insurance coverage to make certain that they and their families stay protected no matter where they are, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners .
Topix.net Thursday, September 10, 2009Dr. Michael Cropp - President/CEO of Independent HealthWe're talking about the president's pitch for health care reform doctor Kraft thanks for joining us."... [ 2:07 ] ..." We're talking live with a doctor Michael -- president CEO of independent health.
Topix.net Thursday, September 10, 2009Keep Your Insurance and Doctor? Maybe NotIn his speech to Congress promoting his health care reform plan , President Obama stated, 'Nothing in this plan will require you or your employer to change the coverage or the doctor you have.' While that is true, you also need to understand that nothing in the plan prohibits your employer from changing your coverage and thus, your doctor.
Topix.net Thursday, September 10, 2009Bankruptcy judge orders Checker Motors to make severance payments to more than 100 workersJoe Foltin, leaning on his cane while listening to
health insurance representatives at the Comstock VFW Post on June 23, was among retired Checker Motors Corp.
Topix.net Thursday, September 10, 2009Dependent Social Security Numbers must be provided to comply with new federal lawA new federal law that became effective January 1, 2009 requires that
group health insurance plans, certain claims processing third-party administrators, and certain employer self-funded/self-administered plans report specific information about Medicare beneficiaries who have other group coverage.
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