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August 30, 2006

Family Health Insurance - More than 46 million Americans lack health insurance: Census 

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More than 46 million Americans lack health insurance: Census 
Market Watch - Aug 29 6:53 PM
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Even though the number of Americans living in poverty leveled off last year, the number of those without health insurance rose to more than 46 million in 2005, the U.S. Census Bureau said Tuesday. Save to My Web

The Principal Financial Group Waives Health Savings Account Fees 
[Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Aug 30 5:00 AM
DES MOINES, Iowa—-Aug. 30, 2006–As demand for consumer driven healthcare continues to increase, the Principal Financial Group is decreasing the expense. In an effort to make these products even more affordable, The Principal will waive certain fees on health savings accounts and health reimbursement arrangements for a limited time.Save to My Web

Schering-Plough to pay 435 mln dlrs for US drug fraud 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 29 12:33 PM
US pharmaceutical group Schering-Plough Corp. has agreed to pay a 435 million dollar penalty to resolve a criminal probe by the Justice Department into illegal drug marketing and sales, prosecutors said.Save to My Web

State of Haves and Have-Nots: INSURANCE // Ranks of Uninsured Marylanders Held Steady 
RedNova - Aug 30 5:08 AM
By Kelly Brewington, The Baltimore Sun Aug. 30–Drive the 10 miles along U.S. 40 from West Baltimore to Ellicott City and see boarded-up rowhouses give way to stately homes with lush green lawns.Save to My Web

U.S. poverty rate at 12.6 percent; 46.6 million lack health insurance 
Seattle Times - Aug 29 12:08 PM
The nation’s poverty rate was essentially unchanged last year, the first year it hasn’t increased since before President Bush took office.Save to My Web

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