State GOP leaders call for welfare reform package.
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Seems to focus on food stamps and possibly Medicaid.
Medical
Frequently Asked Questions about Health Insurance Reform | The White House
Frequently Asked Questions about Health Insurance Reform | The White House.
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Things will be heating up by the end of the year. So we will see how the new health care law works out.
Illinois House approves use of medical marijuana – Springfield, IL – The State Journal-Register
Illinois House approves use of medical marijuana – Springfield, IL – The State Journal-Register.
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Interesting development if this bill passes the Illinois Senate and is signed into law. Social Security often uses marijuana and drug use as grounds to deny disability. What if it is doctor approved?
Commission Gives Insight on Expected Health Increases – NYTimes.com
Commission Gives Insight on Expected Health Increases – NYTimes.com.
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What happens to increases in health insurance premiums will be a big deal in the coming months. Coverage for many more people will not help much if the cost of coverage is out of reach for most people.
Former Obama campaign staffer hired to market health overhaul – Carousel – Springfield, IL – The State Journal-Register
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Here we go. Everyone is supposed to have healthcare coverage of some type or form. There will be help to pay for the premiums or it will be free for some people.