Saturday, November 28, 2009

Kent Garber

Medicare Advantage Trims Could Affect Millions of Seniors

Some see Medicare Advantage as a good idea gone financially wild. more >>

Congress Fights Obesity With Healthcare Bills

Both the House and Senate bills mandate calorie counts at fast-food restaurants. more >>

Climate Change Bill’s Murky Battleground: Assumptions and Statistics

Democrats push ahead without GOP, now hurry up and wait. more >>

Pelosi's Public Option a Nod to Moderates

Both the House and Senate healthcare bills will include a public option, but a battle looms. more >>

Medicare Costs Key to Healthcare Reform

Many doctors' support for reform hinges on Medicare payments. more >>

Some Question Healthcare Affordability Under Baucus Plan

Both Democrats and Republicans are unhappy with a tax provision in Baucus's healthcare bill. more >>

Susan Hockfield: MIT President Launches Energy Initiative

For battling scientific challenges, she is one of America's Best Leaders. more >>

John Doerr: Venture Capitalist Pushes Green Technology

For using his influence to tackle the climate crisis, he is one of America's Best Leaders. more >>

Yvon Chouinard: Patagonia Founder Fights for the Environment

His accomplishments make him one of America's Best Leaders. more >>

John Doerr: U.S. Needs More Energy Research

The America's Best Leader honoree talks about investing in clean energy. more >>

CBO Director: Cap-and-Trade Impact on Employment 'Small'

The director of the CBO switches from healthcare to climate change. more >>

Committee Passes Baucus's $829 Billion Healthcare Bill

Republican Sen. Olympia Snowe joined Democrats to vote yes on the healthcare reform bill. more >>

Dean: Public Option Will Hurt Democrats in 2010 Elections

The former governor also said he thinks Schumer's plan can pass. more >>

Some Democrats Say Healthcare Public Option Is Not Out

The Senate Finance Committee is expected to vote on Baucus's plan this week. more >>

Senators, EPA Push to Regulate Emissions

Sens. Boxer and Kerry released their climate change bill the same day the EPA announced a new rule. more >>

Democrats Hope Snowe Will Vote Yes on Health Reform

The Republican senator could be the swing vote on a healthcare overhaul. more >>

Finance Committee Prepares to Debate Baucus's Healthcare Plan

So far, the goal of a bipartisan healthcare bill remains elusive. more >>

Senate Democrats Debate Pushing for Climate Bill

Sens. Kerry and Boxer hope to unveil a cap-and-trade bill by month's end. more >>

Democrats Could Turn to Reconciliation to Pass Healthcare

The controversial practice is the last resort if Baucus can't get bipartisan agreement. more >>

The Next Steps for Kennedy's Cause: Healthcare Reform

Kennedy's death could change the tone and direction of the healthcare reform debate. more >>

Democrats Avoid Tort Reform in Healthcare Debate

The issues many on the left won't touch are defensive medicine and tort reform. more >>

Behind the Rage at Healthcare Town Hall Meetings

Healthcare reform is merely the latest grievance in a long line of complaints for some protestors. more >>

Obama's Healthcare Reform on Hold

Congress is out of session but town hall meetings show the debate over healthcare has not cooled down. more >>

Senate Considers Alternative to Public Healthcare Option

The Finance Committee has chucked the public option in favor of health cooperatives. more >>

AMA: Healthcare Reform Bill a 'Starting Point'

AMA President James Rohack talks about the prospects and challenges of healthcare reform. more >>

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