States Look to Rein In Private Medicare Plans

State officials say they are still receiving complaints of high-pressure sales tactics that have led some beneficiaries to sign up for unsuitable policies.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/05/health/policy/05medicare.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By ROBERT PEAR

Federal Money in Health Care Plan From McCain

The senator called for the federal government to give money to states to help cover people who have been denied health insurance.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/30/us/politics/30mccain.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By MICHAEL COOPER and KEVIN SACK

States Look to Tobacco Tax for Budget Holes

The tobacco industry counters that smokers already bear an unfair tax burden and that increases encourage cross-border purchases and bootlegging.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/21/us/21tobacco.html?ex=1366516800&en=559ea9024b1e697b&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By KEVIN SACK