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Thomas A. Firey: Why America (still) needs health care reform
In March of 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the nation’s latest attempt to “reform” health care. Yet, despite all the new spending and taxes, and all the new rules and...Tags: Medicaid, Government Health Care, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Medicare, Labor Markets
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Jay Rockefeller: In 2013, public service matters
West Virginians and people across our country are frustrated with Washington. Understandably so. Because as the fiscal cliff has shown us, there are serious implications for our nation when partisan politics outweigh problem solving. I share the...Tags: Career and Workplace, NASA, Government, Civil and Public Service, Health and Safety at School
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Washington County business leaders: Economy took baby steps in 2012
arnoldp@herald-mail.comWashington County’s economy took baby steps forward in 2012, but the path has been bumpy and tremendous cracks are looming, business leaders said last month. “We’re seeing little incremental improvements,” said Peggy Bushey,...Tags: Computing and Information Technology Industry, Career and Workplace, Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Sales, House Building
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Tom Firey: "Understanding Obamacare's focus on health insurance"
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (often called Obamacare) is lauded as a broad reform of American health care. In fact, PPACA focuses on only one goal: expanding health insurance coverage. It does this, in part, by subsidizing insurance...Tags: Government Health Care, Career and Workplace, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Insurance, Health Care Reform (2009)
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More than 1,200 county residents to face change in managed-care provider
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comMore than 1,200 Washington County residents who receive free or subsidized outpatient health care will have to choose a new managed-care organization or be automatically switched to one to receive benefits after Dec. 31, 2012. Maryland’s Primary...Tags: Medicaid, Government Health Care, General Practitioners, Maryland General Assembly
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Rep. Capito plans to run for Rockefeller's U.S. Senate seat
Associated pressOn the heels of winning a seventh term, U.S. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito vowed Monday to run in 2014 for the seat now held by U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, a Democrat and West Virginia’s senior senator. Joined on her 59th birthday by several dozen...Tags: Government, Regional Authority, Executive Branch, Democratic Party, Elections
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Many applicants, few full-time jobs in Tri-State area
arnoldp@herald-mail.comDr. Hal Butler wants to hire a receptionist for his Hagerstown dental practice. Thus far, more than 200 people have applied. John Kelly wants to hire five new workers for his Mount Airy, Md., sign company. He’s got stacks of applications —...Tags: Career and Workplace, Unemployment Benefits, Frederick County (Maryland), Montgomery County (Maryland), Advertising
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House votes to defuse debt limit crisis
Associated PressRetreating with a purpose, Republicans sped legislation through the House on Wednesday to avert the imminent threat of a government default but pointing the way to a springtime budget struggle with President Barack Obama over Medicare, farm subsidies...Tags: Washington, DC, Medicaid, Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Jay Carney
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W.Va. near decision on Obama healthcare
West Virginia officials expect to partner with the federal government to operate a new insurance marketplace called for by the federal health care overhaul, but say their choice appears limited by projected costs, tight timing and questions left...Tags: Earl Ray Tomblin, Insurance, Consumers, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Healthcare Policies
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New W.Va. AG seeks role in policy decisions
As West Virginia’s incoming attorney general, Republican Patrick Morrisey said he wants a say in how the state operates Medicaid and plans to play a role in whether it follows the recently upheld federal health care law. Morrisey, of Harpers Ferry,...Tags: Washington, DC, Medicaid, Government, Crime, Law and Justice, Politics
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Four seek Md. U.S. Senate seat
andrews@herald-mail.comIn his bid for a second six-year term, U.S. Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin, D-Md., has three opponents in the Nov. 6 general election. Cardin was elected to the Senate in 2006 and took office in 2007. His Republican opponent is first-time candidate Dan...Tags: C. Anthony Muse, Bethesda (Montgomery, Maryland), Immigration, Severna Park, Real Estate Buyers
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Tom Firey: Some numbers to consider with election looming
Before playing in Super Bowl VI, Dallas Cowboys running back Duane Thomas put the event in perspective: “If it’s the ultimate game, how come they’re playing it again next year?” The United States doesn’t have national...Tags: Medicaid, Career and Workplace, Super Bowl, Government, Public Finance
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