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Democrats Predict Slim Margin in Health Vote Sunday
Democrats late Saturday night said the 216 votes needed to pass the bill were nearly within reach, but that the margin of victory would likely be razor thin.
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Abortion Restrictions Focus of House Negotiations
As an abortion fight played out behind the scenes at the Capitol, the House Rules Committee met to set the terms of debate, which is set to begin Sunday afternoon.
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In Haiti, Mental Health System Is in Collapse
Haiti’s earthquake has exposed the inadequacies of its mental health services just at the moment when they are most needed.
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Nuns Back Bill Amid Broad Rift Over Whether It Limits Abortion Enough
A divide over how tightly to restrict federal subsidies for insurance policies that cover abortion was proving central to the health care debate.
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Search for Aye Votes on Health Care Narrows in House
The Democratic search for health care votes grew more focused as the House leadership and the White House sought to cement victory.
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White House Memo: For Obama, Health Care Pushes Other Issues to the Margins
For several weeks the issue of health care has overshadowed every other issue, foreign and domestic, faced by President Obama.
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Judge Rejects Deal on Ground Zero Health Claims
The federal judge rejected a settlement between the city and workers at ground zero, saying the deal did not provide enough compensation to plaintiffs.
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City Critic: At AMG Medical Group, a $79 Buffet of Health Care
Dr. John Muney says his plan, which offers unlimited office visits, is “the only solution we have to our health care situation.”
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Can Strep Throat Lead to Behavior Problems?
Dr. Robert King and Dr. James Leckman of the Yale Child Study Center address Pandas and the link between strep throat, tics and obsessive-compulsive behaviors.
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Recipes for Health: Garlic Soup for One
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Patient Money: Stressful but Vital: Choosing a Nursing Home
Finding a good one takes research and perseverance, but unfortunately, the typical search is made under duress and with little time available.
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March Madness this year comes with more padding
Basketball has become a rough sport with players crashing into each other, throwing elbows and landing hard on the court. To help prevent injury, they're wearing the a popular new accessory under their uniforms -- padded compression gear.
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Democrats Say Health Bill Will Pay for Itself in the Long Run
Democrats unveiled the completed version of the health care legislation they intend to bring to a vote, saying that it would extend insurance coverage to most of those who lack it.
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Political Memo: In Health Vote, Democrats Weigh Success vs. Survival
As momentum builds to a vote on the health care legislation, leaders are deciding which politically endangered Democrats can vote against the party.
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Teva Acquires Top German Generics Maker for $5 Billion
The acquisition of Ratiopharm catapults Teva, the global leader in generic drugs, from fifth place among German generic players to the No. 2 spot.
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Company Races to Extend Blood Thinner Patent
The Medicines Company is disputing whether it really did miss a deadline in applying for a patent extension for its blood thinner Angiomax.
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