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As popular as Medicare is now, it is hard to believe that it was once bitterly opposed. Medicare came into existence 43 years ago today, in the face of many who doubted that it could cover millions of people, provide them with excellent care, and keep costs low. By now, though, Medicare has proven to be one of the most efficient ways of collecting and dispensing health care payments. It has meant peace of mind for generations of senior citizens and a boost to American industry, especially in the form of the wrap-around plans that have reduced health care costs for companies while actually increasing quality of care. Today, Congress is debating the most significant reform to our health care system since Medicare. In fact, parts of Medicare itself may change — which will give friends of the current broken status quo an array of... [read full story]
Templeton police say man’s housing solution illegal Raymond C. Brouillet stands in the doorway of the shed he built on Hubbardston Road in Templeton. Raymond C. Brouillet, ON HIS CLAIM TO LAND TEMPLETON — A local man’s attempts...
10:11am UK, Saturday November 21, 2009 Dharshini David, business correspondent Temporary shops, originally designed to create buzz around niche brands, look set to go mainstream as big chains like HMV get in on the act. HMV...
The World Bank has approved a $300 million Development Policy Loan (DPL) to Jordan to support the Government's medium-term development program in the context of the current global economic crisis, AP reported. The approval of...
Oil revenues of Yemen decreased until end of the third quarter of 2009 to $1.2 billion compared to $3.8 billion in same period of last year, according to a report of Central Bank of Yemen(CBY), Reuters reported. The report...
