Obama invites 37 lawmakers to health care summit
President Obama issued a televised health care summit invitation for February 25, inviting 37 lawmakers from both parties. Republicans criticized the plan as partisan theater while Senate and House leaders weighed the potential to advance comprehensive reform amid rising insurance costs and stalled Senate Democrats.
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Premium increases of 15 percent or more hit individuals buying their own health insurance in several states including California Maine and Oregon with Anthem Blue Cross facing up to 39 percent rises by March 1 in California. Experts warn 20 25 30 percent hikes likely to spread as job losses push more to individual plans.
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