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February 19, 2010
The announcement by Anthem Blue Cross to increase premium rates up to 39% for individual policy holders in California and a new Department of Health and Human Services report detailing the shocking rise in insurance premiums across the nation affecting millions of Americans, underscore the urgent need for health insurance reform.
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February 17, 2010
On February 13th, 2009 Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and on February 17th, during the first month of his term, President Obama signed the bill into law. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the legislation to bring America's economy back from the brink by giving most Americans the fastest and one of the largest tax cuts in history, creating and saving jobs, and laying the building blocks for long-term prosperity.
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February 12, 2010
According to a Washington Post poll released this week, Americans strongly support Congress continuing to work on comprehensive health insurance reform (63% support) -- including a majority of Independents.
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February 9, 2010
As the Gavel noted last week, the Los Angeles Times reported that Californians who have purchased individual health insurance policies with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield can expect to see their premiums increase between 30% and 39% this year alone.
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February 8, 2010
The flag flies at half-mast at the US Capitol on February 8, 2010 in remembrance of Congressman John Murtha (1932-2010).
President Barack Obama:
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February 8, 2010
Today, with the passing of Jack Murtha, America lost a great patriot. He served our country on the battlefield winning two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. He served his country in his community winning the hearts of his constituents and served in the Congress winning the respect of his colleagues.
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February 5, 2010
Today, the Los Angeles Times reported that Californians who have purchased individual health insurance policies with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield can expect to see their premiums increase between 30% and 39% this year alone. Moreover, the company has announced they are changing their practice of adjusting the rates on an annual basis and now reserve the right to adjust the premiums more frequently.
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February 5, 2010
Last month, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), the top Republican on the House Budget Committee, introduced an alternative budget proposal that would eliminate Medicare and privatize Social Security for older Americans -- rehashing failed Bush policies that the American people have soundly rejected.
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February 5, 2010
Today, the Department of Labor released their January jobs report which showed that 20,000 jobs were lost last month -- down from the 779,000 job losses in January 2009 - and that the unemployment rate dropped from 10% to a five month low of 9.7%: