Tax plans to fund health care draw broad opposition
Washington lawmakers debate new taxes on alcohol and soda to fund health care reform. Industry lobbyists from beverage, corn refining and addiction services mobilize against the so called lifestyle taxes. Local governments and retailers watch closely as proposed levies could slow consumption and alter state revenue from alcohol sales.
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Young girl in Los Angeles battles slow growing breast cancer
Ten year old Hannah Powell-Ruslam from Escalona Elementary in LA suburb La Mirada copes with invasive secretory carcinoma after itching led to discovery of a breast lump. Her family says prognosis is very good, though she undergoes surgery and chemotherapy and she feels the strain of illness.
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Obama proposes health reform with hardship waivers
President Obama urges Congress to pass a wide health overhaul with a public option while proposing hardship waivers for individuals unable to afford insurance. He aims to cut Medicare and Medicaid by up to 300 billion over 10 years to fund the plan and wants final legislation ready for his signature in October.
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