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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 19.12.08 05:33 UTC

Pennsylvanians can get discount drug cards

HARRISBURG -- Pennsylvanians can now save on prescription drugs -- and even pet medications -- with a discount drug program that will help pharmaceutical companies sell off overstock. The discount ...

Chigago Tribune, 11.12.08 19:01 UTC

Obama names Daschle to lead new health-care reform office

President-elect Barack Obama reasserted his pledge to overhaul the nation's health-care system when he takes office, signaling Thursday that despite the economic downturn he would attempt a major ...

Los Angeles Times, 09.12.08 16:03 UTC

Study details the power of negative racial stereotypes

Changes in social standing such as falling below the poverty line or going to jail made people more likely to be perceived as black and less likely to be seen as white, researchers say.

Los Angeles Daily News, 09.12.08 14:31 UTC

Health officials to public: Get flu shots now

``Many people mistakenly believe that there is no benefit to getting a flu vaccine after November,'' said Dr. Jonathan E. Fielding, Los Angeles County's Director of Public Health. ``In fact, ...

Los Angeles Times, 01.12.08 05:01 UTC

Consensus emerging on universal healthcare

The prospect of bold government action appears to be accepted among key players across the ideological and political spectrum, including those who staunchly opposed the idea in the 1990s.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 26.11.08 16:35 UTC

Just say no: Pennsylvania should reject the Highmark merger

When it comes to most policy matters, the Post-Gazette has never been accused of walking in lock-step with state Senate Republicans. Even on specific health-related initiatives, we have parted ...

USA Today, 19.11.08 13:31 UTC

Clinton bumps up against Senate seniority rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton drew about 18 million votes as a presidential candidate. But that doesn't necessarily count for much in the Senate, where seniority rules, and so far not in her favor.

WashingtonPost Top Stories, 12.11.08 21:32 UTC

Advocates Unveil Plan for Universal Health Care in Md.

Maryland health advocates this morning unveiled a $15.5 billion proposal for universal health care that would subsidize insurance coverage for low-income residents with a payroll tax and increases to ...

Los Angeles Daily News, 24.10.08 18:33 UTC

Assault suit vs. ex-`Laguna Beach' star moves forward

A lawsuit filed by a tow truck driver who claims former "The Hills" and "Laguna Beach" star Jason Wahler assaulted him moved forward today after Wahler's attorney agreed to allow the jury to hear ...