House Bill Targets Imaging Payments To Help Fund Children's Insurance - Medical Devices Today

House Bill Targets Imaging Payments To Help Fund Children's Insurance - Medical Devices Today: "A rapidly moving Medicare bill puts imaging payments back in the crosshairs as the House looks for cost-saving measures to fund coverage of uninsured children and prevent massive cuts to physician payments. "

State fears insurance for children in jeopardy | The San Diego Union-Tribune

State fears insurance for children in jeopardy The San Diego Union-Tribune: "President Bush's plan to veto a children's health insurance bill could leave about 200,000 California children uninsured and disrupt Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's goal of providing universal coverage, state officials said."

Democratic leaders fight for pre-eminence - San Jose Mercury News

Democratic leaders fight for pre-eminence - San Jose Mercury News: "Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez was livid. The Los Angeles Democrat thought he had an agreement with his Senate counterpart, President Pro Tem Don Perata, to hold off on announcing any health care proposal until Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger unveiled his plan during his January State of the State speech. But Perata trumped the governor and speaker when he introduced his own plan in December."

Paulson pushes for corporate tax cuts despite political climate - TheHill.com

Paulson pushes for corporate tax cuts despite political climate - TheHill.com: "Even though the Bush administration’s influence with Congress is at an all-time low, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is launching an effort to reduce the U.S. corporate tax rate, now one of the world’s highest at 39 percent."

Dems plan pre-recess bill blitz - TheHill.com

Dems plan pre-recess bill blitz - TheHill.com: "House and Senate Democrats next week are planning a jam-packed finale before the August recess, with plans to push through a raft of bills to secure major domestic victories as lawmakers head home. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said after completing work on a $38 billion homeland security bill, the Senate will attempt to pass an expansion of the $35.5 billion State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). It will also take up a conference report implementing the bipartisan 9/11 Commission recommendations and a sweeping overhaul of ethics and lobbying rules."

Media Team Quits McCain Campaign - New York Times

Media Team Quits McCain Campaign - New York Times: "Sen. John McCain's advertising consultants have resigned from his presidential campaign, the latest in a rash of staff shake-ups in recent weeks."

Dodd unveils health proposal - Los Angeles Times

Dodd unveils health proposal - Los Angeles Times: "Democratic presidential candidate Christopher J. Dodd proposed a universal health coverage plan Thursday with benefits matching those given to federal workers."