U S health care tab hits 3 2 T driven by coverage expansion
U S health care spending rose 5 8 percent in 2015 to 3 2 trillion driven by Obamacare coverage expansion and high prescription drug costs The report from Department of Health and Human Services notes average per person spending neared 9 990 while government became the largest payer at 29 percent of total spending Public and private programs face affordability challenges as costs outpace overall economy and coverage reaches 91 percent of residents The data also show 9 percent growth in private insurance and 9 7 percent Medicaid spending linked to the health law and rising drug costs remain a key driver
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House passes 611 billion defense policy bill by wide margin
The Republican led House approved a 611 billion defense policy package by 375 to 34 votes. It blocks Guantanamo closure, bars base reductions, and offers a 2.1 percent pay raise for troops. The bill also adds 7,000 Air Force and Marine Corps personnel and funds war related operations in Iraq Syria and Afghanistan.
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Shooting near grocery store ends in death in Bradshaw
A witness at a rural grocery store reported a shooting outside while a victim carried groceries for customers. The shooter fled, barricaded in his mother in law's Bradshaw residence, then died from a self inflicted gunshot after negotiations. James Allen died at Clinch Valley Medical Center and Blankenship, a Grundy resident living in Bradshaw, WV, is identified as the suspect. The motive remains unclear, with early indications of a domestic dispute.
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Crash injures two in vehicle tow incident near stadium
Drivers in a cab and a trailer collision left one man seriously hurt and airlifted from a landing zone at Hunnicutt Stadium. Names were not released while investigators continued. Princeton Rescue Squad and Fire Department responded. destination hospital undetermined.
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Porch confrontation ends with man killed on Hodges porch
The incident began with Hodges spotting Burton Perry Jr. inside a doorway and fearing for his family. Hodges retrieved a pistol and fired after Perry allegedly moved toward him, striking Perry who collapsed on the porch steps. The case remains open with ongoing investigation by deputies.
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Sign-ups draw volunteers for Little Jimmie event in Bluefield
Volunteers including Nancy George Irene Farmer Brenna Johnson Briana Edwards Carol Bailey Rhonda Thompson Deloris French Ron Perry Rebecca Perry Courtney Matney Erika Colley Willie Johnson and LaSheba Jones praised the smooth sign-ups. Little Jimmie will be held Thursday Dec 22 from noon to 1 30 pm at the city auditorium on Stadium Drive. The Bluefield Daily Telegraph sponsors gifts for hundreds of area children and donations to the Community Christmas Tree Fund are welcome by mail or in person at the Telegraph office total contributions reach 13240 to date.
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Fire destroys home of Powerball winner Jack Whittaker
Fire officials said a split level home owned by Powerball winner Jack Whittaker burned and was a total loss. He and his wife Christina were not injured, though she was at home when the fire started. Firefighters used foam and dump tanks after the roof collapsed. Multiple volunteer departments including Grapefield Hollybrook Bland Ceres assisted in extinguishing the blaze in Bland County Virginia.
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