‘Doc fix’ cut could yield extra $27B

‘Doc fix’ cut could yield extra $27B- Thehill.com: Senate Democrats are pressing for the $200 billion tax extenders bill to be scaled back because of the nation’s $1.5 trillion budget deficit.

Extenders bill in a holding pattern, action still expected this week - The Hill's On The Money

Extenders bill in a holding pattern, action still expected this week - "A $200 billion bill that revives several tax breaks is in a holding pattern again but is still on the week's agenda after a raucous hearing Monday night. "

Big Gains for Young People in Health Law

Big Gains for Young People in Health Law- nytimes.com: After Eric Heininger left his job (and medical insurance) to follow his girlfriend to graduate school in New Haven, he wanted to get a physical, so he volunteered to take part in a medical study.

Obama administration asks judge to dismiss Virginia suit against health-care law

Obama administration asks judge to dismiss Virginia suit against health-care law- Washingtonpost.com: The Obama administration asked a federal judge Monday to dismiss Virginia's challenge of the health-care overhaul law, arguing that the state has no standing to sue over the law and that Congress's power to regulate interstate trade makes the measure constitutional.

Health-care law faces test as regulators settle which plans must do what- Washingtonpost.com:

Health-care law faces test as regulators settle which plans must do what- Washingtonpost.com: Now that Congress has imposed new requirements on health insurance plans, regulators are trying to resolve another big question: Which plans must comply with the requirements?

Study Points to Health Law’s Penalties- NYtimes.com:

Study Points to Health Law’s Penalties- NYtimes.com: About one-third of employers subject to major requirements of the new health care law may face tax penalties because they offer health insurance that could be considered unaffordable to some employees, a new study says.

Life-Science Firms to Get Details on $1 Billion Program

Life-Science Firms to Get Details on $1 Billion Program- wsj.com: Small life-sciences companies in the U.S. will soon get details, expected to emerge in the next few days, of a federal program that will give a $1 billion boost to the industry.