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Editor's Blog: Congressional Idol?
By staff WriterWhat if Simon Cowell's next gig was in a reality TV show - one that's already running on -- C-SPAN 1? Or maybe C-SPAN 2?
January 12, 2010
Tax Panel: Health Deduction Is ExpensiveLetting employers exclude contributions for health care and health insurance premiums from taxable income is about as expensive as the major health bills now under consideration in Congress.
January 12, 2010
CBO Analyzes Cost Of "Bronze Plans"Individuals might have to pay $4,500 to $5,000 per year to buy enough insurance to meet minimum Senate health bill coverage requirements, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
January 12, 2010
Texas Lawmakers, Producers Clash Over Insurance Exchange SystemThe 11 Democrats who represent Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives want the final version of the health bill to create a single, national health insurance exchange.
January 12, 2010
EBSA Posts More COBRA Subsidy Extension GuidanceThe Employee Benefits Security Administration has answered more questions about the move to extend the federal health benefits continuation subsidy program until Feb. 28.
January 12, 2010
Rating Agency Cuts Health Carrier RatingsA rating agency says it has downgraded a Midwestern health carrier partly because of concerns about the possible effects of health reform.
January 12, 2010
Creating a realistic cost awareness in marketing final expense insuranceThe final expense market will only become more prevalent as seniors become a larger market demographic and as many American's personal savings stop growing or begin to dwindle down.
January 12, 2010
Settlement Groups Stage Trade Mission To EuropeLife settlement groups have released the agenda for an upcoming joint trade mission in Europe.