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Issa Seeks Hearings On Health Bill Death Threats
By Arthur D. PostalA senior Republican is calling for a House committee to hold hearings on the threats of violence aimed at some Democrats who voted for the health bills.
March 25, 2010
H.R. 3590 And H.R. 4872: A National Underwriter Guide To A New Health Reform WorldThe signing of H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act bill, and PPACA's sister, H.R. 4872, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act bill, may put the country on a regulatory journey that will last for decades.
March 24, 2010
Ohio Raises Annuity Protection LimitThe Ohio General Assembly has approved a bill that will increase the level of protection for annuity holders to $250,000, from $100,000.
March 24, 2010
Wells Fargo: Health Account Plans Gain ShareAbout 31% of large and midsize employers now offer health savings account or health reimbursement arrangement programs.
March 24, 2010
Web Exclusive: Probabilistic Estate PlanningYou have no idea what Congress and the Obama administration will do about the estate tax. Joseph F. Stenken has ideas about how to cope with the uncertainty.
March 24, 2010
Ohio Raises Annuity Protection LimitThe Ohio General Assembly has approved a bill that will increase the level of protection for annuity holders to $250,000, from $100,000.
March 24, 2010
House Sends H.R. 4872 - The PPACA Fixer Bill - To ObamaMembers of the House today voted 220-207 for final approval of H.R. 4872, the Reconciliation Act of 2010, which makes changes sought by House Democrats to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
March 24, 2010
Fidelity: Retiree Health Costs Could Average $250,000The average 65-year-old couple retiring in 2010 would need $250,000 to cover health care costs over the course of their retirement years, according to Fidelity Investments.