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Analysis: Some Republicans see new scandal in Sebelius fundraising

May 21, 2013 03:15
By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With the White House already reeling from three major controversies, some Republican lawmakers are zeroing in on what they perceive is another possible scandal tied to President Barack Obama's landmark health reform law just as it nears implementation.

Healthcare law opponents sue Obama officials over IRS rules

May 15, 2013 12:32
By Patrick Temple-West WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group of individuals and businesses filed a lawsuit against the Obama administration's healthcare overhaul on Thursday, hoping to stop the law in states that have not set up new insurance exchanges. The complaint filed in the Washington federal court challenges federal rules issued in 2012 for implementing the president's 2010 healthcare law which goes into full force in January 2014.

Obama declares health care law 'is here to stay,' launches effort to sell expanded coverage

The Canadian PressMay 9, 2013 06:30
WASHINGTON - Caught between nervous Democrats and emboldened Republicans, President Barack Obama on Friday stepped up the sales pitch on his health care overhaul as the final elements of his top domestic achievement go into effect. With his legacy and the law's success at stake, Obama said: "The law is here to stay."

Florida passes record budget, backed by sales tax revenue

May 7, 2013 11:45
By Bill Cotterell TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida legislators, following a trend among states bouncing back from the national recession, adopted a record $74.5 billion spending plan on Friday and adjourned their 2013 lawmaking session. "While it's true that our spending did go up, we have held $2.8 billion in reserve, we paid back a $300 million loan and we are spending $500 million for our state pension plan," Republican Joe Negron, told the Senate moments before the unanimous vote approving the plan.

Reuters Health News Summary

February 21, 2013 01:30
Following is a summary of current health news briefs. Ozone levels linked to cardiac arrest NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cardiac arrests are more likely when levels of air pollution - especially soot-like particles and ozone - have been high in recent days or even hours, according to a large study from Texas. Evidence already links airborne particles with heart disease and lung problems but the new findings are the first to show that high ozone may immediately raise the risk that a person's heart will stop beating.

U.S. Catholic bishops ask Congress for contraceptives reprieve

February 15, 2013 19:45
* Bishops seek birth control measures in fiscal legislation * Fiscal bills seen as most likely legislation to pass Congress * Religious employers face Aug. 1 deadline on contraceptives By David Morgan WASHINGTON, Feb 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Roman Catholic bishops stepped up their battle against President Obama's contraceptives policy on Friday by urging Congress to use its fiscal debate to free religious employers from a mandate requiring insurance coverage for birth control.

UPDATE 1-Catholic bishops reject Obama offer on contraceptive coverage

February 7, 2013 20:45
* Bishops want universities, hospitals and charities exempted * Donlan says church stands with business owners who also oppose policy (Recasts lead, updates throughout with fresh material, details and background) By David Morgan

UPDATE 5-Obama offers compromise on birth control health coverage

February 1, 2013 18:15
* Religious employers could opt out of contraceptive benefit rule * Roman Catholic community is studying Obama's proposal * Insurers would pick up the cost of birth control coverage (Edits; adds reaction in paragraphs 14-16 and other details) By David Morgan
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