Reuters: Lifestyle:
NICOSIA (Reuters) - Police in Cyprus detained dozens of elderly women for gambling, a popular but banned past-time on the east Mediterranean island.
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USATODAY.com - On Deadline:
A new long-term-care option to help keep the elderly and the disabled — and baby boomers — out of nursing homes is expected to be added to Senate health legislation, the Associated Press is reporting.
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Huffington Post:
Michelle Obama has a cold. On Friday afternoon, the first lady began her remarks on the difficulties older women face in today's health insurance market by saying "First of all, forgive me -- I've got children, and now I have a cold. It goes along with the territory." Despite feeling a little under the weather, the first la (Read More)
The Guardian:
After a knock-down, drag-out fight in Congress, Democrats have secured a historic victory toward US healthcare reformThe United States took a historic leap toward universal healthcare on Saturday, when the House of Representatives passed the most significant piece of legislation in half a century. The Affordable Healthcare (Read More)
Huffington Post:
WASHINGTON — House Democrats are scrambling to secure enough support to pass President Barack Obama's historic health overhaul initiative, working to soothe last-minute concerns from rank-and-file Democrats ahead of a make-or-break vote.Voting is set for Saturday on the 10-year, $1.2 trillion legislation that embraces Obama (Read More)
www.ageinplacepros.com:
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ABC News: World News:
"When it comes to AARP, this is no small endorsement. The AARP knows this bill...is a good deal for our seniors. That's why we're thrilled they're standing up for this effort." -- President Obama, on the AARP’s endorsement of a...
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ABC News: Politics:
As reported here yesterday the influential seniors lobby, AARP is endorsing the health care reform bill set to be voted on in the coming days.
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Los Angeles Times - Top News:
The AARP and the American Medical Assn. announce their endorsements. Meanwhile, employer groups are mounting opposition. As House Democrats prepare to vote Saturday on a sweeping bill to overhaul the nation's healthcare system, they have (Read More)
L.A. Times - National News:
The AARP formally endorses the legislation. The American Medical Assn. also is expected to endorse the bill today, but employer groups are mounting opposition. As House Democrats prepare to vote Saturday on a sweeping bill to overhaul the (Read More)
Huffington Post:
Today, the centrist lobbying powerhouse for the elderly, the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP), is scheduled to endorse the House health care bill despite its possibly flawed public option. Still, the House bill is winning high marks from a growing number of influential progressives for h (Read More)
Fox News:
House Dems hope an endorsement from the seniors' lobby will give them the boost needed to approve reforms• Health Bill Assumes Millions Would Pay Fine• Joe Wilson: Force Congress Onto Gov't Health Plan • Obama Set for Final Health Care Pitch• GOP Bill Would Reduce Uninsured by 3 Million. (Read More)
Fox News:
House Dems hope an endorsement from the seniors' lobby will give them the boost needed to approve reforms• Health Bill Assumes Millions Would Pay Fine• Joe Wilson: Force Congress Onto Gov't Health Plan. (Read More)
FOXNews.com:
An endorsement from the seniors' lobby was critical when then-President George W. Bush pushed the Medicare prescription drug benefit through a closely divided Congress in 2003. House Democratic leaders are hoping it will work the same political magic for them as they strive to deliver on President Obama's signature issue. (Read More)