Lawmakers edge closer to insurance deal
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Senate Democrats are cutting back on their proposed expansion of a health insurance program for children, a Republican lawmaker involved in the discussions said Tuesday.
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Some Democrats in Congress, looking at the 17 percent jump in Medicare premiums due to go into effect next year, say there ought to be legislation delaying the increase for a year.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The head of a Senate committee developing legislation to deal with rising medical malpractice premiums said the panel should finalize its proposal at its next meeting in two weeks, and doesn
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As lawmakers discuss adjustments to Virginia's budget, they will see that the state's share of health care costs continues to be one of the driving forces.
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As doctors voiced anger at an Annapolis rally yesterday over escalating insurance costs, legislative leaders said they remain far from a consensus on how to address the problem before Maryland physicians&#39; bills come due next month.
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California Republican lawmakers unveiled a health-care initiative on Tuesday that they called more realistic than the one proposed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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A compromise between the Senate and House on a bill that would provide health insurance to uninsured children sets the stage for a battle with President Bush.
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A bill that would require health insurers to cover more of the costs of treating mental health conditions moved forward in Congress on Wednesday with wide backing from employers and insurers.
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Democrats in Congress said Wednesday that they were willing to tweak, but not overhaul, a bill that would renew and expand the State Childrenâs Health Insurance Program.
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WASHINGTON - Republicans and Democrats made little headway in their efforts to build up a meaningful majority in Tuesday&#39;s battles over 34 Senate seats.
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Maryland leaders raised hopes yesterday for a special session of the General Assembly next month that would focus on curbing insurance rate increases for doctors, but acknowledged that key details
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WASHINGTON - Racing the clock, Senate leaders are applying finishing touches to bipartisan legislation addressing the Sept. 11 commission's recommendations just as House GOP leaders prepare to debate their version, which Democrats call partisan and weak...
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Deal moves closer to completion, but is still subject to shareholder approval.
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Lawmakers trying to get elected push last-minute bills to help constituents, from hurricane relief to tobacco buyouts.
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Democratic leaders of the Maryland General Assembly struck a hard-fought deal on medical malpractice legislation last night but drew an immediate veto pledge from Gov.
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Gov.-elect Charlie Crist expressed confidence Friday that lawmakers would be productive in a special session to address the state's homeowners insurance problem.
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WASHINGTON -- Congressional negotiators Thursday were closing in on a deal on a massive tax and trade package that is the main obstacle to bringing the 109th session of Congress to an end.