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Why a gov't shutdown won't stop the health law's implementation

News outlets report that government officials involved in the launch of the health law's online insurance marketplaces on Oct. 1 say they expect to have access to funding even if the federal government stops operating.

24 Sep 2013

Lobbyists, including restaurant owners, looking to make changes in health law

The efforts, some from strident opponents of the law, suggests they may now believe that they have to learn to live with the measure, The Washington Post reports. Also, Politico examines how President Barack Obama came to embrace the notion of changing health care.

24 Sep 2013

Budget battle flashpoints highlight spending, debt and health law issues

News outlets report on what could happen in the next eight days as congressional leaders and the White House posture around the looming government shutdown.

24 Sep 2013

KaloBios Pharmaceuticals issues shares of common stock in underwritten public offering

KaloBios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (KaloBios) today announced that it is offering to sell shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering.

23 Sep 2013

First Edition: September 23, 2013

Kaiser Health News staff writer Mary Agnes Carey reports: "Nearly 50 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare, the federal health insurance program for the elderly and disabled. The 2010 health care law, known as the Affordable Care Act, will make some changes to the program.

23 Sep 2013

Senate Republicans split over 'Defunding Obamacare' strategy, Dems defend law

News outlets covered the rhetorical skirmishes on the Sunday talk shows, where Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, pounded the law and said he has a new strategy to support the House bill, passed Friday.

23 Sep 2013

Veracyte files registration statement relating to proposed initial public offering of common stock

Veracyte, Inc. today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. All of the shares to be sold in the proposed offering will be offered by Veracyte, Inc.

21 Sep 2013

'Creepy Uncle Sam' urges young to stay away from Obamacare

A Virginia-based conservative group backed by the billionaire Koch brothers launched a campaign this week urging young people to "opt-out" of the law's mandate that all Americans have health insurance. Their first ads feature young people going for doctor appointments, only to have a "Creepy Uncle Sam" pop up, ready to look them over.

21 Sep 2013

HHS warns Texas gov. against adding 'cumbersome requirements' for navigators

The federal letter comes in response to an effort by Gov. Perry to tighten rules to protect consumers' confidential information. Also in news about the efforts to get the online marketplaces running, federal and some state officials again pledge that exchanges will be ready for operation on Oct. 1, but the Wall Street Journal reports on some new glitches.

21 Sep 2013

Organic Spa Magazine collaborates with Oprah to bring readers from "Super Soul Sunday"

Organic Spa Magazine is collaborating with Oprah to bring readers and viewers clips from the new season of "Super Soul Sunday" and a sneak peak from its debut episode.

21 Sep 2013

Friday face-off: With gov't shutdown looming, House to vote on stopgap funding measure that would defund health law

The GOP-controlled chamber is expected to approve the bill, which will then face stiff opposition in the Senate. The White House has also threatened a veto.

21 Sep 2013

First Edition: September 20, 2013

Today's headlines include the latest on the Capitol Hill hijinx surrounding efforts to defund the health law and avert a government shutdown.

20 Sep 2013

House GOP lambasts Senate Republicans for caving on Obamacare

The showdown over the health law that some expected would unify the party has turned into a war of words between House and Senate colleagues. Meanwhile, Politico reports that while most people are focused on the threat of a government shutdown, the bigger threat is a U.S. debt default

20 Sep 2013

As opening day approaches, health law advocates caution the public to be ready for some marketplace glitches

Stateline examines concerns about what could go wrong, and other news outlets look at enrollment, outreach and implementation efforts for the online marketplaces that will sell insurance policies.

20 Sep 2013

House Republican leaders consider attaching defunding provision to stopgap measure to prevent shutdown

A vote could take place next week, which adds to concerns about the likelihood of a government shutdown. Also in the news, some Republicans are floating alternative strategies to help avert this drastic outcome.

19 Sep 2013

First Edition: September 18, 2013

Today's headlines include reports about the Census Bureau's latest figures on the nation's uninsured as well as Congressional Budget Office long-term deficit projections and how that news fits into events in the ongoing Capitol Hill budget battles.

18 Sep 2013

Newly developed softballs have dramatically different effects when smacked into player's head

Two nearly identical softballs, both approved for league play, can have dramatically different effects when smacked into a player's head.

13 Sep 2013

Mold Count Exceeds 50,000 threshold in the Midwest, reports Gottlieb Allergy Count

If the unseasonable heat that is blanketing the Midwest doesn't affect area residents, the highest mold count for the 2013 allergy reporting season will. Gottlieb Allergy Count, the official allergy count for the Midwest, reports the mold count today is 85,000, a high for 2013, and well over the 50,000 threshold that signals a dangerous air quality warning.

12 Sep 2013

Supporting the Study of Healthy Aging through Biodevelopment

In this interview, Jacko Duker talks about the Lifelines Project, and how Panasonic ULT freezers have been employed to keep irreplaceable samples safe.

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Some House GOP lawmakers take hard line position against health law funding in debt limit debate

As Republican leaders unveiled a plan to avert a government shutdown, they faced the challenge of building support for the proposal within their own ranks because it does not defund the health law. Some within the caucus reacted with skepticism.

12 Sep 2013

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Why a gov't shutdown won't stop the health law's implementation

Lobbyists, including restaurant owners, looking to make changes in health law

Budget battle flashpoints highlight spending, debt and health law issues

KaloBios Pharmaceuticals issues shares of common stock in underwritten public offering

First Edition: September 23, 2013

Senate Republicans split over 'Defunding Obamacare' strategy, Dems defend law

Veracyte files registration statement relating to proposed initial public offering of common stock

'Creepy Uncle Sam' urges young to stay away from Obamacare

HHS warns Texas gov. against adding 'cumbersome requirements' for navigators

Organic Spa Magazine collaborates with Oprah to bring readers from "Super Soul Sunday"

Friday face-off: With gov't shutdown looming, House to vote on stopgap funding measure that would defund health law

First Edition: September 20, 2013

House GOP lambasts Senate Republicans for caving on Obamacare

As opening day approaches, health law advocates caution the public to be ready for some marketplace glitches

House Republican leaders consider attaching defunding provision to stopgap measure to prevent shutdown

First Edition: September 18, 2013

Newly developed softballs have dramatically different effects when smacked into player's head

Mold Count Exceeds 50,000 threshold in the Midwest, reports Gottlieb Allergy Count

Supporting the Study of Healthy Aging through Biodevelopment

Some House GOP lawmakers take hard line position against health law funding in debt limit debate

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