Liberal Obama backers feel left behind at Netroots Nation
At Netroots Nation in Providence Rhode Island liberal activists voice frustration with President Obama citing perceived corporate influence and insufficient push on taxes health care and the economy They still largely plan to vote for him but some consider withholding donations or aid and even a write in option in protest The mood contrasts with broad praise for Obama on gay marriage and Middle East policy and highlights an enthusiasm gap ahead of the election with key swing states in focus.
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Romney Tops Obama in May Fundraising Surge
Romney and the GOP raised over 76 million dollars in May, ahead of Obama and the Democratic Party which reported 60 million. Romney campaigns in Missouri while Obama blends fundraising with official duties on a West Coast swing.
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House votes to repeal medical device tax increase
The House passed the measure 270 to 146 to repeal the 2.3 percent tax on medical devices set to start in January. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Erik Paulsen, would cost the government 29 billion over a decade and includes a separate 44 billion recovery provision on subsidies under Obama’s health care law.
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Health care reform lifts millions of young adults into coverage
A Commonwealth Fund survey finds up to 6.6 million young adults stayed on or joined parents plans within 18 months of the Affordable Care Act. The result highlights broad early gains for ages 19 to 26 and signals ongoing effects as the Supreme Court reviews the law.
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