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Commentary: How insurance firms drive debate CNN Ex- insurance company spokesman Wendell Potter says the industry seeks to drive the health care debate. (CNN) — Having grown up in one of the most … Ex-Cigna Executive Tells Why He Left Insurance Industry to … ABC News all 4 news articles

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Washington Post Analysis: Health care will run into spending bills after recess CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) — Members of Congress will come back from their summer break in September to a plate full of health care reform — that's if they survive the latest rancorous and sometimes violent town hall meetings. Sen. … Like Your Health Insurance? Maybe You Shouldn't. Washington Post In healthcare debate, 'reality' is in dispute Los Angeles Times White House Adapts to New Playbook in Health Care Debate New York Times Wall Street Journal

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New York Times Obama turns to Web to boost health overhaul The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The White House has turned to its favorite tool — the Internet — to tell the public that President Barack Obama's proposed overhaul of the nation's health care system will not result in rationing of care, euthanasia or an end to Medicare. … White House Steps Up Messaging Effort on Health Care Wall Street Journal Blogs White House Launches Web Site to Battle Health Care 'Rumors' FOXNews Hundreds Protest In Greenville Against Obama's Health Care Reform WITN Wall Street Journal

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MSN Philippines News US military planners eye climate crises United Press International WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 (UPI) — The United States may have to resort to military interventions to deal with the future effects of climate change, military and intelligence analysts say. Drought, violent storms, pandemics, mass migration and other severe … Military Admits Global Warming a Threat to National Security ChattahBox Report: Climate Change Could Warrant US Military Action FOXNews Climate Change Seen as Threat to US Security New York Times Examiner.com

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New York Times Obama confronts fears on health care Minneapolis Star Tribune A lot of folks don't believe President Obama any more. He's lied to us too many times. President Obama warned Americans on Saturday not to believe “rumors” that the health reform initiative he is supporting will lead to a … Hundreds Protest In Greenville Against Obama's Health Care Reform WITN Health care debate degenerates into brawls, death threats MiamiHerald.com Obama's summertime health care blues Kansas City Star Baltimore Sun

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Washington Post New Twist in Countrywide Loan Probe CBS News Several prominent members of Congress have been investigated after receiving special loans from the troubled lender Countrywide. … Lawmaker Blocking Countrywide Subpoena Received Loans From Firm Bloomberg Senate Ethics Panel Clears Dodd on Countrywide Loans Wall Street Journal Ethics panel bill would clarify mortgage rules San Francisco Chronicle Hartford Courant

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Telegraph.co.uk Health Debate Turns Hostile at Town Hall Meetings New York Times Kimberly P. Mitchell/Detroit Free Press, via AP By IAN URBINA The bitter divisions over an overhaul of the health care system have exploded at town-hall-style meetings over the last few days as members of Congress have been shouted down, … Lawmakers Rethink Town Halls Wall Street Journal Health Care Debate Shifting Into Free Speech Battle FOXNews Time Running Out for Health Care Newsweek MiamiHerald.com

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The Associated Press Senate Ethics Panel Clears Dodd on Countrywide Loans Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON –Two top US Senate Democrats were cleared Friday of any wrongdoing in receiving loans through a … New Twist in Countrywide Loan Probe TheShowBuzz Did Powerful House Dem Get “VIP” Mortgage? CBS News Dodd Cleared From Ethics Probe On Countrywide Loan FOXBusiness LA Observed

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Washington Post What Insurers Are Trying to Get Out of Health Reform TIME Insurance companies have always been an effective villain in the health-care reform debate, but this year the industry thought things might be different. Recognizing the growing sentiment for some kind of change … Congressman Joseph Crowley creates interactive health care reform … New York Daily News 10 Health Care Reform Myths CBS News Dennis Cardoza: Thoughts on health reform Merced Sun-Star The Daily News of Newburyport

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CTV.ca Health Bill May Advance Without Bipartisan Deal New York Times WASHINGTON — As White House officials and members of Congress began fanning out across the country on Sunday to make the case for or against a health-care overhaul, Treasury Secretary Timothy F. … FACT CHECK: Distortions rife in health care debate The Associated Press Obama Trims Sails On Health Reform Washington Post Pelosi to fight for health care bill during recess San Francisco Chronicle MiamiHerald.com

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