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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 2014

Page

3

Health insurers say premium payments exceed eighty percent

Health insurers told Congress that more than 80 percent of enrolled people have paid their premiums under the federal health law. Aetna and Wellpoint reported rates in the low to mid 80s and up to 90 percent for due premiums, while Blue Cross Blue Shield groups cited 80 to 85 percent and 83 percent or higher for Health Care Service Corp. Democrats call the figures proof the law works. Republicans seek details on future rate changes and the uninsured. The hearing saw insurers unable to provide specifics on forthcoming rate hikes or the number previously uninsured.

Washington Congress Obama Aetna Wellpoint Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Health Care Service Corporation Blue Cross Blue Shield Diana DeGette D-Cole Hollywood Fred Upton R-Mich Energy and Commerce Committee Marsha Blackburn R-Tenn

Global birth rates falter as economies slow and jobs fear grow

New York teacher Nancy Strumwasser recalls layoffs six years ago shaping her view on expanding her family while birth rates decline worldwide. Economists warn slower wage growth and fewer new workers as baby boomers retire reduce the labor pool and future economic growth.

New York Nancy Strumwasser Mountain Lakes New Jersey U.S Strumwasser China Japan United States Germany Italy Gallup France United Kingdom

No gains for 12th-graders on national exam

The Nation's Report Card shows 12th graders lag in math and reading with about one quarter proficient in math and 40 percent in reading. Results from 92,000 students reflect little change since 2009, amid debates over Common Core and education quality.

Washington America U.S John Easton Education Department National Center For Education Statistics District of Columbia Bob Wise Alliance For Excellent Education West Virginia

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