Health care reform debate opens in Senate
In Washington Democrats call the bill a historic opportunity while Republicans decry it as a sham. The 1 trillion law would require most Americans to carry insurance, expand Medicaid, and mandate coverage for all applicants. Amendments begin as parties clash over Medicare cuts and protections for seniors, with votes expected soon.
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Expiring COBRA subsidies hit laid-off workers nationwide
An auto parts worker and thousands of others lose federal health coverage subsidies as COBRA costs rise after the stimulus measure. The nine month window ends today leaving many unable to pay premiums that could reach over one thousand dollars monthly, threatening uninsured rates and prompting calls in Congress for extension within broader jobs legislation.
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