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  • Writer calls for 1 health plan Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 9:16PMHELENA - If America wants to revamp its ailing health care system, it has many models to choose from around the world - and other countries do it better because they have one system for all citizens, writer T.R. Reid told a health forum here Thursday.
  • Medicare Part D sign-up set for Dec. 3 Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 9:16PM People who may be eligible for Medicare Part D will have a chance to sign up for the prescription drug benefit Dec. 3 at the Salvation Army, Massillon Corps.
  • Proposals include implementing I-155 Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 9:16PMHELENA - The Montana Healthcare Forum is recommending several proposals to expand and improve health care in Montana. Here are some of its recommendations:
  • Animals Found Severely Abused Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 9:07PMAbout a week ago, coffee county sheriff deputies discovered multiple dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and goats living in unsanitary conditions in northern Coffee County.
  • Are You Listening? Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 2:34PMThe Festival Of Trees At Maryland State Fairgrounds Nov. 28-30. Winter Party And Design Shop At The Contemporary Museum Dec. 5. Belvedere Square Midnight Merriment Nov. 28.
  • Health Highlights: Nov. 20, 2008 Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 2:28PMTitle: Health Highlights: Nov. 20, 2008 Category: Health News Created: 11/21/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 11/21/2008
  • Commercial-Mortgage-Securities Holders Blame Paulson (Update1) Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 2:27PMNov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Top-rated commercial-mortgage bonds tumbled 24 percent in November, almost triple the worst month ever, as Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson reversed a decision to buy mortgage assets to help stabilize the credit markets.
  • Start the day with family, friends on fun run Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 2:25PMRegistration for the 33rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot scheduled Thanksgiving Day is under way at Paris Fitness & Aquatics, host for the event.
  • Feds onto Food Stamp fraud Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 2:24PMStepped-up investigation of food-stamp fraud in Montana is showing results, with seven people indicted in the past three months on allegations they cheated the federal food program, U.S. Attorney Bill Mercer said Thursday.
  • About 34M Unpaid Caregivers Performed $375B Worth Of Aid In 2007, AARP Reports Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 2:15PMAbout 34 million caregivers provided unpaid help to family and friends last year valued at an estimated $375 billion, an increase from $350 billion in 2006, according to a report released on Thursday by AARP, the Wall Street Journal reports. The estimate, derived from five nationally representative surveys, was based on the caregivers providing an average of 21 hours per week of care at $10.
  • Secretary Leavitt and Governor Hoeven Urge People with Medicare to Compare Health and Drug Plans to Find the Best Fit ... Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 2:15PM WASHINGTON----HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt and Governor John Hoeven will encourage Medicare beneficiaries to compare plans during Medicare’s Fall Open Enrollment period, which runs from November 15 to December 31, 2008, at a press conference at The Terrace on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
  • Update: Baby dies in Sheboygan fire Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 8:41AM A duplex fire in Sheboygan has turned deadly. Police say a four-month-old baby died after an attempted rescue from the burning home.
  • digiBlitz unveils new software for e-gov projects Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 8:39AMUS-based IT company digiBlitz Technologies today launched a software eBlitz, which would help the government to implement e-governance projects.
  • $10 million loan OKd for insurers project Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 8:33AMThe state Economic Development Authority has approved a $10 million loan for Blue Cross Blue Shields new headquarters building in Parkersburg and has given preliminary approval for an $800,000 loan to help a Morgantown mine equipment company expand.The $10...
  • Allsup Finds Healthcare Costs Consuming Larger Part of Fixed Incomes Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 8:30AM BELLEVILLE, Ill.----With 2009 Medicare open enrollment here, many individuals are realizing they will face higher healthcare costs leaving less money for other essentials, according to Allsup, a leading provider of Social Security disability, financial and healthcare-related services to people with disabilities.
  • The 10 top office addresses on Long Island Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 8:28AMFor some, an office is a Blackberry and anyplace there’s Wi-Fi. But for those requiring something a little more substantial, there are Class A office buildings, where the amenities rival those on Wall Street. Indoor pool? Check. Meditation garden? Uh huh. Pool tables? Rack ‘em up. What makes one office building more desirable than another? Cushman & Wakefield [...]
  • White Mountains Re Declares Semi-Annual Preference Share Dividend Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 8:25AM The Board of Directors of White Mountains Re Group, Ltd., the Bermuda-based reinsurance unit of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. , has declared a dividend of $37.53 per share, payable in cash on or before December 31, 2008, to holders of record of its Fixed/Floating Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares as of the close of business on December 29, 2008.
  • Survey finds a county in despair Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 4:25AMA ground-level survey being released today found that many county residents are going without basic needs, such as food and health care, and live with a sense of hopelessness.
  • Not much of tobacco money aids health care Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 4:25AMIn 2006, Alaska desperately needed cash to complete a museum featuring a mummified bison and other natural wonders of the frozen north. So the state dipped into its share of the landmark 1998 tobacco settlement.
  • Principal: $2 billion from U.S. no bailout Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 4:24AMIf Principal Financial Group were to receive $2 billion in government money, it would not be a bailout, says Chief Executive Larry Zimpleman.
  • More employers shift costs to workers Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 4:14AMHealth insurance deductibles of $1,000 became the norm this year as employers made workers shoulder a bigger share of rising medical benefit costs, according to a national survey by Mercer.
  • County funds in decent shape for now Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 4:00AM GREENSBORO — Amid national economic crisis, the state taking money back and Greensboro budget cutbacks, Guilford County’s budget appears to be somewhat safe. Even so, a few programs in county departments have been cut because of the state’s request to take money back in this budget year. read more
  • High jobless rate has benefit claims at 16-year high Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 3:58AMWASHINGTON -- With the number of new claims for U.S. jobless benefits hitting a 16-year high, some economists warn of further waves of layoffs in the months ahead.
  • Kennedys Meet with Bush at White House Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:50PMSen. Edward Kennedy and other key lawmakers who championed mental health parity legislation met Thursday with President Bush at the White House for a ceremonial signing.
  • PEIA director says 9% increase is actually lower than anticipated Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:49PM HUNTINGTON -- Hundreds of angry state employees, both active and retired, packed the Harless Room at the Marshall University Medical Center Thursday evening to speak out against proposed increases to their Public Employees Insurance Agency health insurance premiums.
  • Students get look at health field Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:39PMA group of Palm Springs High School students are learning what careers in the medical field are all about.
  • Jobless claims jump to 16-year high Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:39PMWASHINGTON - With the number of new claims for U.S. jobless benefits hitting a 16-year high, some economists warn of further waves of layoffs in the months ahead.
  • Employees speak out at PEIA meeting Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:33PM Hundreds of angry state employees packed Marshall University Thursday to speak out against proposed increases to their Public Employees Insurance Agency health insurance premiums.
  • Plunging economy adds incentive to quit cigarettes Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:28PMSmokers say high cost encourages them to kick the habit
  • Layoffs hit 16-year high Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:29PM WASHINGTON — Pounded by a fierce financial crisis, the country is sinking deeper into economic despair that has pushed the number of newly laid-off workers to a 16-year high, with problems likely to stretch well into next year.
  • Community Brief: Fulfill a holiday wish by becoming a host family Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:26PMForeign high school students are scheduled to arrive soon for academic home-stay programs and the sponsoring organization needs a few more local host families.
  • Gujarat govt hikes professional tax Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:25PMAfter imposing a tax burden of Rs 880 crore by way of increasing the value-added tax, the Gujarat government has hiked professional tax by 10-fold.
  • Experts see upside to down economy Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:22PMThe chief investment officer of UMB Financial Corp’s Asset Management division said Thursday at a talk in Denver that positive side effects will emerge from an economic slowdown that he characterized as a “recession.”
  • Clear rules sought on LGUs" share in VAT Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:21PMTHE CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT committee on the comprehensive tax reform program has asked the Finance department to clear questions on how local government units (LGUs) get their share in the value-added tax (VAT).
  • Festival of Trees Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:17PMThe 11th Annual Providence Seaside Hospital Foundation St. Nicholas Festival of Trees happens on Saturday, Dec. 6, and this year foundation officials said they are raising money to purchase an emergency generator for the North Coast Clinic in Seaside.
  • Farmers Insurance Expands Role as Official Insurance Sponsor and Supporter of Rose Bowl Parade Bands Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:16PM LOS ANGELES----Farmers Insurance Group of Companies® has been named the Official Insurance Sponsor and Official Supporter of the Rose Parade bands by the Tournament of Roses.
  • Harry Gross: Law school may offer help Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:45AMDear Harry: Let me start by saying that we did not overbuy our house. We bought it five years ago when my income was $56,000 from a job that I held for about 15 years. My wife earned $28,000 in a part-time job. Our mortgage payment was and is $812 a month
  • Real world, real scary Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:36AMChris Stetka was living the good life Tuesday morning.
  • INSURANCE: Industry makes pitch for coverage mandate Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:34AMWASHINGTON ---- The health insurance industry said Wednesday it will support a national health care overhaul that requires them to accept all customers, regardless of pre-existing medical conditions, but in return it wants lawmakers to mandate that everyone buy coverage.
  • Waxman, Dingell face off for energy panel chair Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:33AMThu, Nov 20, 2008 (12:21 a.m.) House Democrats are deciding a bruising intraparty battle on whether to topple veteran Rep. John Dingell as chairman of the committee with oversight of energy and global warming and replace him with liberal Rep. Henry Waxman.
  • BIG 3 BAILOUT: Metro Detroiters are anxious, living on edge Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:32AMMetro Detroiters have lived with economic anxiety for so long that it takes really bad news to rattle them. Well, consider them rattled. With General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC on the brink of bankruptcy, our neighbors feel their worst fears of economic calamity take on a chilling immediacy.
  • Questions Continue on Wrongdoing in Marilla Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:32AMThis is the third installment of a multi-part series detailing the controversy surrounding the misuse of taxpayer funds and services at the Town of Marilla Highway Department.
  • State suit over Bush health insurance rules dismissed Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:32AMA lawsuit filed by New Jersey against the Bush administration over rules limiting states from expanding their health insurance programs was dismissed this week by a federal judge.
  • Dow drops below 8,000, a 5-year low Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:31AMThe stock market resumed its free fall yesterday, with the Dow Jones industrial average closing below 8,000 for the first time in more than five years.
  • Waxman, Dingell face off for energy panel chair Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:31AMHouse Democrats are deciding a bruising intraparty battle on whether to topple veteran Rep. John Dingell as chairman of the committee with oversight of energy and global warming and replace him with liberal Rep. Henry Waxman.
  • Get a personal accident insurance Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 9:53PMAlmost 12 lakh people die in road accidents in India every year. As activity increases, there is a need to enhance insurance protection with personal accident cover.
  • Man Struggles To Get Vision Loss Drugs Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 9:52PMThe WBAL TV 11 News I-Team has been tracking the journey of a man caught in the middle of a battle between two medical giants who were trying to figure out how to give him a free drug that could save his sight.
  • Deductibles soaring even for traditional health care plans Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 9:49PMThe high deductible has gone mainstream.
  • Former Judge Convicted for Lying About Injuries in Auto Accident Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 9:48PMFormer Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Michael T. Joyce was convicted Wednesday on charges that he lied about neck and back injuries and abused his position on the bench to receive a $440,000 payout from two insurance companies following an automobile accident. Found guilty on two counts of mail fraud and six counts of money laundering, Joyce faces a maximum of decades in prison, but a shorter ...
  • State aid to communities to come under microscope Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 9:48PMPROVIDENCE — House Speaker William J. Murphy and his top deputy are the latest voices to join the chorus calling for a review of the way the state dispenses local aid to cities and towns around Rhode Island.