Rx for health: Not just money or dole-outs but real reforms
Second of three parts IN HIS MESSAGE that accompanies the proposed government budget for next year, President Benigno C. Aquino III notes that the allocation for health is 13.6% higher than 2010’s P29.3 billion (According to the 2010 General Appropriations Act though, only P28.7 billion was allocated to the Health department).

Barnes says health law could be ‘devastating’ for Georgia
ATLANTA — Roy Barnes says the new federal health reform law backed by fellow Democrats could be “financially devastating” for Georgia unless officials in Washington figure out a way to help states cope with a staggering jump in Medicaid costs.

Barnes: Health law could be 'devastating' for Georgia
Roy Barnes says the new federal health reform law backed by fellow Democrats could be "financially devastating" for Georgia...

Sites bought at top of market now lie empty as many schemes are 'deferred'
THE DECENTRALISATION DEBACLE:The flawed plan to decentralise thousands of public servants involved massive acquisition costs, writes FRANK MCDONALD,Environment Editor

Tea Party or Establishment, Republicans Look for Gains
As the primary season draws to a close and the fall campaign dawns, a weak economy and voter angst add up to enough competitive races to give Republicans at least a chance of winning Senate control, but Democrats are loathe to concede their majority is at risk. GOP's New Stars Put Pressure on Old Guard Obama's Economic Plan Too Little, Too Late? McCain: Democrats Are 'Flailing' Lukewarm ...

Life Insurance Doesn't Have To Be So Complicated
This week an insurance research firm reported that ownership in life insurance has reached a 50-year low, with nearly a third of U.S. households not having a form of this financial protection. As the benefits industry begins Life Insurance Awareness Month in September, Unum (NYSE: UNM) shares the concern that this decline exposes working Americans to financial uncertainty. "Life insurance is one ...

Today's children biggest losers in budget crises
The biggest losers in the state budget deficit battles that have raged for more than three years are only now becoming clear, and they are not necessarily the causes and people who have drawn the biggest headlines.

NRCC's first ad targets Donnelly
House GOP campaign arm hammers Indiana representative as a pawn of Democratic leaders.

Stars in plea for Salford baby reprieve
Ryan Giggs sent a message of support at a rally to save Salford’s maternity services. About 250 people wearing ‘Born in Salford’ T-shirts gathered in Buile Hill Park to lobby GPs, politicians, and health bosses to keep services at Salford Royal Hospital.

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