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Archive for December, 2008

31 December

New Illinois laws for 2009 touch on broad range of issues – Chicago Tribune

Posted by Jason D. Barrett


St. Louis Post-Dispatch
New Illinois laws for 2009 touch on broad range of issues
Chicago Tribune, United States - 19 hours ago
Rod Blagojevich's alleged fundraising practices, but they also passed legislation dealing with everything from what illnesses insurance companies must cover …
Capitol rings in New Year with new laws Peoria Journal Star
New Laws Target Driving, Crime, Politicians Kansas City infoZine
all 22 news articles

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31 December

DNA cracks open 2007 case of slain mom, child – Tampabay.com

Posted by Jason D. Barrett

DNA cracks open 2007 case of slain mom, child
Tampabay.com, FL - 20 hours ago
She was single and working as an insurance underwriter. He said he was divorced with a 10-year-old son. He said he was a reserve deputy from Orlando …

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31 December

Louisiana Plans Appeal of Order to Put Names of 2 Dads on Birth … – FOXNews

Posted by Jason D. Barrett


WCBD
Louisiana Plans Appeal of Order to Put Names of 2 Dads on Birth …
FOXNews - 4 hours ago
… identified only as "JCA-S." Because Smith's name wasn't on the document, his employer initially refused to enroll the child on his insurance, …
New Birth Certificate Ordered for Louisiana-Born Child Adopted by … Gay City News
Gay adoptive fathers win birth certificate battle Great Dad
Federal Court Judge Orders Louisiana Registrar to Recognize Out-of … Dallas Voice
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31 December

As the year's end looms, it's a busy time at hospitals' delivery rooms – Dallas Morning News

Posted by Jason D. Barrett


Dallas Morning News
As the year's end looms, it's a busy time at hospitals' delivery rooms
Dallas Morning News, TX - 7 hours ago
Kylie Edwards, 26, scheduled labor for this morning, a little less than two weeks before her due date, to avoid paying her 2009 insurance deductible right …

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30 December

Placer Healthy Kids Provides Health Insurance for Children and … – Folsom Telegraph

Posted by Jason D. Barrett

Placer Healthy Kids Provides Health Insurance for Children and …
Folsom Telegraph, CA - 5 hours ago
“Our goal is that no child in Placer County will go without health care coverage.” Research shows that uninsured children miss school more frequently, …

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30 December

Acting Governor Codey Signs 'Grace's Law' To Provide Insurance … – PolitickerNJ

Posted by Jason D. Barrett


NJ.com
Acting Governor Codey Signs 'Grace's Law' To Provide Insurance …
PolitickerNJ, NJ - 14 hours ago
“No child should be without access to medically-necessary hearing aids, which are especially critical in the formative years when kids develop the skills to …
Law mandates hearing aid funds NorthJersey.com
Codey plans to sign law requiring insurers to pay for kids … The Star-Ledger – NJ.com
all 20 news articles

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30 December

American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Improved Health Plan … – Medscape

Posted by Jason D. Barrett

American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Improved Health Plan …
Medscape - Dec 30, 2008
"Having health insurance has been associated with better access and utilization of health care, whereas uninsured families are more likely to report …
What’s wrong with the health care system for insured adolescents? AAP News (subscription)
Obama’s first 100 days offer opportunity to promote AAP agenda AAP News (subscription)
AAP continues addressing challenges with private payers AAP News (subscription)
AAP News (subscription)
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29 December

Little Town Beseeches Obama’s Health Chief – New York Times

Posted by Jason D. Barrett


Fresh News
Little Town Beseeches Obama’s Health Chief
New York Times, United States - 12 hours ago
In a recent case, Dr. Fouts said, a child of one such person was denied coverage for a cold prescription because he had a cold last year. …
Daschle hears Hoosiers' health concerns Indianapolis Star
Guest column: A checklist to guide health-care reform DesMoinesRegister.com
All I Want for Christmas Is Universal Health Care! Single Minded Women
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29 December

Paterson's Wish List – New York Daily News

Posted by Jason D. Barrett

Paterson's Wish List
New York Daily News, NY - 3 hours ago
… programs such as FMAP, unemployment insurance, food stamps, TANF and child care; and $250 billion for flexible education block grants to states. …

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29 December

Caring for Kids phone-a-thon – Battle Creek Enquirer

Posted by Jason D. Barrett

Caring for Kids phone-a-thon
Battle Creek Enquirer, MI - 51 minutes ago
MIChild is a part of the State Children Hospital Insurance Plan (SCHIP) that serves young people throughout America. Since SCHIP began, the number of …

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