WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in the U.S. Congress are seeking government investigations into recent price increases of brand-name prescription drugs, as lawmakers finalize ...
The shock of being laid off barely had time to set in before Jim Wessel began looking for another job. Released as purchasing ...
President Barack Obama on Thursday mounted an 11th-hour push behind his top domestic priority, urging lawmakers facing a critical weekend vote on remaking US health care to "pass this reform." Obama hoped to win over waverers and stiffen supporters' spines in the ...
WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 05: (AFP OUT) White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs looks on as U.S. President Barack Obama arrives for a statement in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House on November 5, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama in today's ...
The AARP has officially endorsed the House Democratic health care bill, a major boost for the legislation two days before a historic vote. AARP Senior Policy Adviser John Rother said Thursday that the 40-million strong organization backs the House bill. He said ...
Hundreds of Oklahoma seniors rally to protest cuts to nutrition programs Hundreds of seniors waved empty paper plates Wednesday to protest cutbacks in nutrition programs for the elderly that could eliminate thousands of meals for some of Oklahoma's most vulnerable citizens. "It's ...
Good times: Television legend Norman Lear receives AARP service award in Las Vegas Television legend Norman Lear has been awarded the AARP's annual Andrus Award for service. Lear received the award last week as part of AARP's annual national event and expo, ...
Will the Strip really look any different with this additional influx of 50-plus tourists? IF YOU GO What: Vegas@50+ When: Today through Saturday Where: Sands Expo Center Speakers: Author Maya Angelou; tennis star Martina Navratilova; TV producers Norman Lear and Garry Marshall; ...
Illusionist will appear at the AARP gathering, but when is a surprise You wonÕt find the Amazing Kreskin on the impressive list of celebrity speakers for the AARP convention in Las Vegas. But the mentalist ÒpredictsÓ heÕll make a surprise appearance at ...
Lobbying by insurance group, some big drug firms up as health care debate intensifies The nation's health insurance companies have ramped up their lobbying as the battle over reshaping the health care system has escalated. America's Health Insurance Plans reported spending $2.4 ...
IF COBRA IS OUT OF REACH In February the government gave people who lost their jobs in 2009 a big helping hand, agreeing to pay a portion of their COBRA health insurance premium. As part of the stimulus package, Washington is paying ...
Organizers say Minn. city's collective get-healthy effort has added years to residents' lives Hardware store owner and heart attack survivor Leo Aeikens spent most of his life with a hankering for meat, cheese and ice cream. But an ambitious effort aimed at ...
