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Final health bill omits some of Obama's promises
WASHINGTON - It was a bold response to skyrocketing health insurance premiums. President Barack Obama would give federal authorities the power to block unreasonable rate hikes.
Nations:U.S. People:John Boehner Christopher Dodd Charles Grassley Max Baucus Barack Obama Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress Source:(AP)
2010-03-19
End in sight, health care battle tilts Obama's way
WASHINGTON - One by one, House Democratic fence-sitters began choosing sides Friday, and the long, turbulent struggle over landmark health care legislation tilted unmistakably in President Barack Obama's direction.
Nations:U.S. People:Edward Kennedy Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress Obama Admin. Source:(AP)
2010-03-19
Health reform endgame nears with Sunday vote
The end may well be near. After more than a year of fractious debate, close votes, and presidential speeches, the House is preparing to vote this Sunday on a final version of a bill to reform the American health care system. That could be the beginning of the end, but it won't be the end. Here's a timeline of what's to come:
People:Harry Reid Nancy Pelosi George W. Bush Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress
2010-03-19
Wal-Mart to slash grocery prices
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc will cut food prices and mount a new ad campaign over the next six weeks, a threat to other U.S. grocers that sent an industry shares index down more than 2 percent on Friday.
Nations:U.S. Source:(Reuters)
2010-03-19
British Airways staff on strike after talks collapse
LONDON (AFP) - British Airways (BA) cabin crew began a three-day strike Saturday after last-ditch talks on a dispute over pay and conditions collapsed, leaving thousands of travellers facing chaos.
People:Gordon Brown Source:(AFP)
2010-03-19
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