Unions oppose health care overhaul over Taft Hartley plans
Washington unions once vocal supporters of President Obama’s health care law now fear losses in benefits for Taft Hartley multiemployer plans covering over 20 million workers and dependents. They warn employers may drop coverage to push workers to exchanges, while subsidies hinge on income.
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Rhode Island insurers seek double digit rate hikes next year
Rhode Island health insurers led by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island seek rate increases from 10 to 18 percent for individuals and small groups as the Affordable Care Act takes full effect. UnitedHealthcare of New England and Tufts Health Plan also request sizable hikes, while State Health Insurance Commissioner Christopher F. Koller reviews filings. Insurers cite ACA taxes and fees and higher service volumes as drivers, with 2 to nearly 6 percent added by the law.
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Government workers face unpaid furlough days nationwide
About 5 percent of the federal workforce, around 15 000 people across six agencies, took an unpaid day off Friday due to sequestration. IRS and HUD sharply reduced operations while some agencies saw negligible effects. The Labor Department furloughed 437 of roughly 16 500 workers, with more furlough days expected ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.
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Obama urges end to sexual assault in the military
At the United States Naval Academy commencement in Annapolis Obama told 1,047 midshipmen that sexual misconduct erodes trust and discipline across the armed forces and urged leaders to root out the problem. A Pentagon report estimates up to 26,000 service members may have been assaulted last year and many victims do not come forward despite reforms.
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