Health care spending to rise slightly under overhaul
CMS economists project national health spending to grow about 6.3 percent annually through 2019, modestly above earlier estimates, with public and private spending reaching about 2.6 trillion dollars this year as the ACA expands coverage and subsidies.
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Florida pastor risks backlash with Quran burning plan
The Florida pastor Terry Jones of Dove World Outreach Center advocates burning the Quran to spotlight terrorism. Global leaders condemn the plan as Jones resists cancellation while drawing friction from evangelical groups and major churches.
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Anatomy of a Disaster Key errors near BP Gulf spill
BP and partners Transocean Halliburton faced internal blame in a 193 page New Orleans report on the Deepwater Horizon disaster. The document outlines a series of design testing and decision flaws, including cementing centralizers and crew changes, that preceded the April 20 blowout killing 11 workers and triggering the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history.
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Fires Add To Detroit's Economic Woes
Wind driven flames tore through Detroit destroying at least 85 structures in several neighborhoods amid unemployment foreclosures and budget cuts. Fire officials called it the worst spree since the 1980s with some residents alleging slow responses at up to 90 minutes. Mayor Bing branded it a natural disaster and defended city crews during a tense news conference over utility company response to downed wires.
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