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In Israel, Romney flubs on health care
July 30, 2012In yet another foot-in-mouth blunder, Mitt Romney today praised Israel's health care system for its financial efficiency, suggesting the U.S. should follow its example.
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Happy birthday, Medicare
July 30, 2012Retirees and health care advocates will celebrate the 47th anniversary of Medicare this week in events throughout the country.
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Governor helps force Con Ed into an agreement
July 30, 2012Con Ed was forced back to the bargaining table to reach a tentative new contract with Utility Workers Local 1-2, which represents the electric firm's 8,500 workers.
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‘Obamacare’ means preventative care for women
July 30, 2012"While we celebrate the preventive provisions about to take effect, we must also remember that opponents of the health care law are trying to weaken it."
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Today in labor and people’s history: Medicare and Medicaid established
July 30, 2012On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed legislation establishing Medicare and Medicaid. It came after decades of struggle.
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