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Health Overhaul Moves One Step Forward, One Back

July 31, 2009 • The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved its version of a health care measure Friday, clearing the way for a full House vote in September. Compromise, however, is proving elusive for a small negotiating group of three Democrats and three Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee.

Health Overhaul Moves One Step Forward, One Back

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Former Philippines President Aquino Dead At 76

July 31, 2009 • Former President Corazon Aquino, who swept away a dictator with a "people power" revolt and then sustained democracy by fighting off seven coup attempts in six years, died on Saturday, her son said.

Turf Wars And Details Bog Down A Banking Overhaul

July 31, 2009 • Lawmakers are months behind the original goal of making sweeping changes to the nation's financial regulations. Leaders agree that changes are needed, but they just don't see eye to eye on what those changes might be.

Turf Wars And Details Bog Down A Banking Overhaul

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Money-Laundering In Jersey? Fuhgeddaboudit!

July 31, 2009 • Federal investigators are still trying to unravel an alleged money-laundering scheme involving rabbis in New Jersey. A former federal agent explains how these schemes work.

Money-Laundering In Jersey? Fuhgeddaboudit!

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Roadside Bombs Make For Deadly July In Afghanistan

July 31, 2009 • July has been the deadliest month for the U.S. military since the war began in 2001 — with at least 39 service members killed. At least half of those deaths were caused by roadside bombs.

Roadside Bombs Make For Deadly July In Afghanistan

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House OKs More Cash-For-Clunkers Funds

July 31, 2009 • The House voted Friday to rush $2 billion more dollars into the government's cash-for-clunkers program. It emerged Thursday that the $1 billion set aside to encourage purchases of fuel-efficient vehicles may be in danger of running out only days after the program began.

House OKs More Cash-For-Clunkers Funds

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Ethiopia Prepares For 'Rumble In The Jungle' Redux

July 31, 2009 • Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield is expected to meet Ethiopian boxer Sammy Retta next month in Addis Ababa. Though not quite as dramatic, the match in Africa recalls the Muhammad Ali-George Foreman fight more than 30 years ago. So far, though, the boxers are late to the ring.

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House Panel Close To Health Care Bill Agreement

July 31, 2009 • A key House committee appears close to a vote on a plan that would cover almost all uninsured Americans and limit annual increases on insurance premiums.

Economic Recovery Looks Likely, But In What Form?

July 31, 2009 • Most economists now say the recession is bottoming out and a turnaround is expected in the second half of 2009. But what shape it might take is still a matter of debate. The latest GDP numbers could point to a pronounced "V-shaped" type of rebound, rather than the less desirable and drawn-out "U."

House Approves Fresh 'Cash For Clunkers' Money

July 31, 2009 • The government program, which offers owners of old cars and trucks up to $4,500 if they trade in their old vehicle for a new, more fuel-efficient one, has burned through its initial funding.

'Cash For Clunkers' Lacks Cash For Clunkers

July 31, 2009 • The White House says it's reviewing options for keeping the "cash for clunkers" program going. Auto dealers already may have surpassed the 250,000 vehicle sales funded by the $950 million program. The White House says any valid deals already made will be honored.

'Cash For Clunkers' Lacks Cash For Clunkers

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Congress Armed For Health Care Battle During Recess

July 31, 2009 • Congress won't be in session, but that doesn't mean politics stops for the summer. In fact, August is when political battles can heat up. And both sides will be bringing the fight home to their constituents.

Congress Armed For Health Care Battle During Recess

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Deportation Dilemmas Deepen For U.S. Hospitals

Luis Jimenez in 2003, after being deported from Florida's Martin Memorial Medical Center to Guatemala City, Guatemala. Rodrigo Abd/AP hide caption

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Deportation Dilemmas Deepen For U.S. Hospitals

July 31, 2009 • A Florida jury recently decided that a hospital acted "reasonably" when it deported a patient who was an illegal immigrant to Guatemala. Some experts think the case could make hospitals warier in the future about treating undocumented patients.

Deportation Dilemmas Deepen For U.S. Hospitals

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Jody Hall, the owner of Cupcake Royale in Seattle, is struggling to pay for escalating health insurance premiums for her employees. She supports a proposal to create an insurance plan offered by the federal government. Courtesy of Cupcake Royale hide caption

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Health Care Costs Measured In Cupcakes

July 31, 2009 • Health care costs are killing small businesses, which pay substantially more in premiums than large firms do. The owner of a cupcake business in Seattle pays as much in health insurance for her employees as she does in rent for four choice Seattle storefronts.

Health Care Costs Measured In Cupcakes

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Tracking The Overhaul

Taxing 'Cadillac' Health Plans Has Widespread Effects

July 30, 2009 • One funding option before Congress is to tax expensive health insurance plans. But it's not as simple as taxing the rich to help the poor. Many other Americans benefit from such plans, from union workers to big city residents to those employed by small businesses.

Taxing 'Cadillac' Health Plans Has Widespread Effects

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Friday July 31, 2009

Health Overhaul Moves One Step Forward, One Back

Turf Wars And Details Bog Down A Banking Overhaul

Money-Laundering In Jersey? Fuhgeddaboudit!

Roadside Bombs Make For Deadly July In Afghanistan

House OKs More Cash-For-Clunkers Funds

Ethiopia Prepares For 'Rumble In The Jungle' Redux

'Cash For Clunkers' Lacks Cash For Clunkers

Congress Armed For Health Care Battle During Recess

Deportation Dilemmas Deepen For U.S. Hospitals

Health Care Costs Measured In Cupcakes

Thursday July 30, 2009

Taxing 'Cadillac' Health Plans Has Widespread Effects