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A third of Americans die in hospitals, study finds
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nearly a third of Americans who die are in the hospital at the time and their last treatments cost the U.S. economy $20 billion, according to a report released on Wednesday.
Activities:2009 US Health Reform Source:(Reuters)
2009-11-04
As jobs vanish, factory towns slow to see stimulus
WASHINGTON - Many communities hit hardest by job losses, those built around dying factories and mills, have been slowest to see relief from President Barack Obama's stimulus plan, underscoring how hard it is for Washington policymakers to create lasting work in areas that need it most.
People:Barack Obama Source:(AP)
2009-11-01
House Dems unveil health bill, cheered on by Obama
WASHINGTON - Cheered by President Barack Obama, House Democrats rolled out landmark legislation Thursday to extend health care to tens of millions who lack coverage, impose sweeping new restrictions on the insurance industry and create a government-run option to compete with private insurers.
People:John Boehner Harry Reid Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress
2009-10-29
House Dems reach deal on key health care elements
WASHINGTON - House Democrats reached agreement Wednesday on key elements of a health care bill that would vastly alter America's medical landscape, requiring virtually universal sign-ups and establishing a new government-run insurance option for millions.
People:Bill Clinton Harry Reid Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress
2009-10-28
New malpractice idea in health care debate
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's willingness to consider alternatives to medical malpractice lawsuits is providing a boost for taking such cases out of the courtroom and letting experts, not juries, decide their merits.
People:Barack Obama Activities:2009 US Health Reform Source:(AP)
2009-10-20
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