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U.S. Recession May Have Begun in Last Quarter of 2007 (Update2) - Bloomberg
July 31 (Bloomberg) — The U.S. economy may have tipped into a recession in the last three months of 2007 as consumer spending slowed more than previously estimated and the housing slump worsened, revised government figures showed. The world’s

Obama’s Taxing Policies - Forbes
Here are two things you don’t often hear mentioned in the same sentence: Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and a lower corporate tax rate. But it appears the Illinois senator is at least considering such a measure. “He would like to cut

Growth weaker than hoped; economy shrinks in Q4 - International Herald Tribune
WASHINGTON : The country didn’t get the energetic rebound in economic growth hoped for from the government’s tax rebates in the second quarter, and the economy jolted into reverse at the end of 2007, raising new recession fears. The Commerce

Economic rebound not as energetic as hoped for - Miami Herald
WASHINGTON The country didn’t get the energetic rebound in economic growth hoped for from the government’s tax rebates in the second quarter, and the economy jolted into reverse at the end of 2007, raising new recession fears. The Commerce Department

Insurance coverage - Chicago Tribune
Your July 25 editorial “High cost of good intentions” is a perfect argument for universal, single-payer, government-provided health care. With one universal health-care provider, both the risks and benefits of the program are shared by the entire

Health plan ends for some disabled Arizonans - KOLD-TV
PHOENIX (AP) - A temporary health-insurance plan for Arizonans on disability has been shut down by the state for lack of funding. The $8.35 million program is a casualty of Arizona’s fiscal woes. It was eliminated by the Legislature and Governor

Booming Insurance Market in India (2008-2011) Shows How the Insurance - Businesswire.com
DUBLIN, Ireland–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/1f401e/booming _ insurance ) has announced the addition of the “Booming Insurance Market in India (2008-2011)” report to their offering. With a huge

Assurant Reports Q2 2008 Net Operating Income of $185.8 Million ($1.55 - Forbes
NEW YORK, July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Assurant, Inc. (”Assurant”) (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialized insurance and insurance-related products and services, today reported its results for the second quarter and first six months of

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Send 202,000 Letters To the - Eflux Media
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, Georgia s largest health insurance provider, sent approximately 202,000 benefits letters containing personal and health information to the wrong addresses. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia claim that the

Barber is cure to insurance - Ithaca Journal
The New York state health insurance system is in dire need of reform. Health insurance premiums have been left largely unregulated during the last eight years, and as a result costs have skyrocketed. New York now has the third highest average health

Affordable health care elusive for many, though optimism builds - Columbus Business Journal
WellPoint reports 2Q net income drop, lowers EPS outlook [Los Angeles] HMC adding 30 help-line nurses [St. Louis] Anthem affiliate sold to insurance brokerage agency [Louisville] Change gets fuel distributor to remember its roots [Columbus] Wendy’s

Provisions of housing-mortgage relief bill - Miami Herald
-Gives the Federal Housing Administration $300 billion in new lending authority and relaxes standards to provide affordable, fixed-rate mortgages to an estimated 400,000 debt-ridden homeowners. Any losses will be covered by an affordable housing fund

Goshen Health Officials Asked to Present at National Confernce - Inside Indiana Business
Former U.S. Senator Bob Dole has invited representatives from Goshen Health System to present at a national health care forum next week in Kansas. The Goshen Center for Cancer’s integrated model will be included in a discussion on high value care

Novartis Makes Accessing Prescription Assistance and Disease - Forbes
EAST HANOVER, N.J., July 30 /PRNewswire/ — Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation today announced the launch of Patient Assistance Now — a new, comprehensive resource that integrates both Novartis and non-Novartis programs that may help uninsured

McCain biopsy shows no cancer - Miami Herald
WASHINGTON — Doctors say a biopsy shows no evidence of cancer in the skin removed from Republican Sen. John McCain’s face. “The biopsy that was performed did not show any evidence of skin cancer. No further treatment is necessary,” Michael Yardley

Team Providing Health Clinics Grows - Southwest Times Record
HACKETT Making health care more available and affordable for small business owners and residents in small area communities will take a team effort and that team is growing, Dzaidi Daud told Hackett residents Monday. The latest addition to the

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of The Oriental Insurance Company Limited - Forbes
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “bbb+” of The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (Oriental) (India). The outlook for both ratings is stable. The ratings reflect Oriental’s

Rare car at show today helps soothe heartache, highlights tale of true - Detroit Free Press
When he was 17, Gary Kaberle fell in love with a one-of-a-kind Italian sports car. Thirteen years later, he fell in love with a 5-foot-4 blonde who sang in an all-girls group called the Honeybees. In time, the BAT 9 coupe would repay his devotion

Medicare, health issues require careful planning - Fort Worth Business Press
Though it s not something people may want to consider, planning for the aging process is a necessary step in life, said Monica Benson and Kim Olmedo at Katten & Benson, Attorneys at Law. It s not an if kind of thing aging is

Covenant Transportation Group Announces Second Quarter Financial and - MSN MoneyCentral
For the quarter, total revenue increased 17.6%, to $208.7 million from $177.4 million in the same quarter of 2007. Freight revenue, which excludes fuel surcharges, increased 6.2%, to $160.5 million in the 2008 quarter from $151.0 million in the 2007

Sector Snap: Regional bank stocks decline - MSN MoneyCentral
M&T Bank Corp ( MTB ) Stock Quote , Chart , News , Add to Watchlist NEW YORK (AP) - Shares of regional banks suffered Monday, amid losses in the broader market, as investors remain concerned about the effect of a withering housing market on the

Universal Health Services, Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript - Seekingalpha.com
Good morning, my name is Hamilton and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the second quarter Universal Health 2008 earnings release (Operator instructions). Thank you. I will now turn the call

Sector Snap: National bank stocks tumble - MSN MoneyCentral
Citigroup Ord Shs ( C ) Stock Quote , Chart , News , Add to Watchlist NEW YORK (AP) - After rallying in recent weeks, shares of national banks declined Monday, along with the broader market, as concerns about the health of the sector resurfaced

UPDATE 1-Community Health Systems profit falls - Reuters
NEW YORK, July 28 (Reuters) - Community Health Systems Inc (CYH.N: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ), the largest publicly traded U.S. hospital chain, on Monday said its second-quarter profit fell 11 percent, hurt by reductions in expected

Health premiums distress families down on the farm - Vallejo Times-Herald
ROSE LOVEALL-SALE of Morning Sun Herb Farm in Vacaville fears soaring health insurance premiums may drive her out of the business she loves. (Courtesy photo) Solano County herb farmer Rose Loveall-Sale says that if her health insurance premiums

Relief Worker Attacks in Afghanistan, Somalia Cut Aid (Update1) - Bloomberg
July 29 (Bloomberg) — Attacks on aid workers are forcing humanitarian groups to curtail operations in Afghanistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and other war-torn countries, and relief agencies say they may have to make wider cuts. Killings, kidnappings and

Seats Available for Thursday’s Webinar on Captive Insurance Issues by - Forbes
Some seating remains for a webinar in which A.M. Best Co. analysts will lead an online discussion updating the state of the captive insurance industry and elaborating on highlights of a new A.M. Best special report on that industry. The webinar is

Keenan Financial Services Announces Orange USD Funding of $95 Million - Earthtimes
TORRANCE, Calif. - (Business Wire) Keenan Financial Services, the retirement services division of Keenan, the largest privately-held insurance brokerage and consulting firm in California, announced today that the Orange Unified School District has

Amacore Founders to Be on CBS Biz Talk with Josh Radio - Businesswire.com
LAKE MARY, Fla.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– The Amacore Group, Inc., (OTCBB: ACGI ) , a leader in providing health-related membership benefit programs, insurance programs, and other innovative and high-quality solutions to individuals, families and employer

Comments about: Dirigo savings estimates challenged - Portland Press Herald
The $119 million from voluntary hospital cost controls is certainly welcome, but what does that have to do with the hidden Dirigo tax on our health insurance claims? Hopefully the Commissioner of Insurance will moderate these wild claims, since the

Fitch Revises Imagine Insurance’s Rating Outlook to Negative - Forbes
Fitch Ratings has revised the Rating Outlook on Imagine Insurance Company Limited and Imagine International Reinsurance Limited (collectively, Imagine) to Negative from Stable. Fitch currently rates both with an insurer financial strength (IFS

Long-Term Care Insurance: Not Always a Good Buy - US News and World Report
Long-term care has been in the spotlight this week, with a Government Accountability Office report just out, a congressional hearing today, and new survey results on the subject. But all the concerned commentary about how we’re going to meet the need

Long-Term Care Insurance - Walletpop.com
As the number of Americans entering retirement increases sharply over the next 20 years, many are buying Long-term care insurance. Long-term care insurance provides financial support if you become unable to perform basic activities of daily living

Doctor: ‘There’s nothing wrong with you.’ Patient: Can I quote you on - Los Angeles Times
“You have hypoglycemia.” “You don’t have hypoglycemia.” “Yes, you do have hypoglycemia. See a nutritionist.” “You don’t have hypoglycemia. A nutritionist is not necessary.” “Your blood sugar registers on the low end of normal. The test is not always

Long Term Care Insurance Policy - Best Syndication
Most young people ignore the fact that they will grow old one day. It is the wise ones who not only think about it but also provide for their future. Statistics show us that almost one out of two Americans require long term care when they grow old

July 2008 - New York Daily News
The Mets are eyeing Friday in Houston for Pedro Martinez s return. The hope is that Martinez could face batters Tuesday in St. Lucie, then be on a pitch count of 70 to 80 against the Astros. John Maine, Oliver Perez and Mike Pelfrey face

Michelle Obama interview: I’m nothing special - Daily Telegraph
More than a year before her husband was declared Democratic candidate, Michelle Obama was already hard at work on his behalf. The setting: the Chit-n-Chat coffee shop in Waukee, Iowa, population 9,213. Percentage of population that is white: 97.7

Corrections Officer Shot and Killed, Suspect Arrested - ksl.com
You have to admit, DC, it probably would have been funny as a joke between officers as they’re chasing this guy Not from a guy sitting at work on his computer listening to the story on KSL. Why is this dirtbag receiving medical care? He should be

Credit crunch buys time for annuity rates - Guardian Unlimited
Ever tried to piece together your own pension puzzle? If you haven’t - and still don’t know how much you need to save for a comfortable retirement - don’t worry; few of us have done so or would know where to start, according to recent research. Such

Movers roundup: Google, GT Solar - MSN MoneyCentral
Google Inc ( GOOG ) Stock Quote , Chart , News , Add to Watchlist (AP) - Among the stock activity stories for Friday, July 25, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP) Shares of Google Inc. rose Friday as analysts remained upbeat on the online

July 2008 - New York Daily News
The Mets are eyeing Friday in Houston for Pedro Martinez s return. The hope is that Martinez could face batters Tuesday in St. Lucie, then be on a pitch count of 70 to 80 against the Astros. John Maine, Oliver Perez and Mike Pelfrey face

Doctor: ‘There’s nothing wrong with you.’ Patient: Can I quote you on - Los Angeles Times
“You have hypoglycemia.” “You don’t have hypoglycemia.” “Yes, you do have hypoglycemia. See a nutritionist.” “You don’t have hypoglycemia. A nutritionist is not necessary.” “Your blood sugar registers on the low end of normal. The test is not always

My Predictions for the 2008 Election - Tothecenter.com
As the contest between Barack Obama and John McCain kicks into high gear, one question looms over all others: who will become the next POTUS? This writer is putting his money on the Democrat. Before I begin, I must confess that my record on

Your Money: Insurance Savings - KATV
Are you brand loyal? Do you value service and response the most? Or does it all come down to cost? In tonight’s “Your Money” report Jason Pederson insurance shops with one of the Seven-On-Your-Side volunteers and tells you how you can do the same

InsWeb Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results - Market Wire
SACRAMENTO, CA–(Marketwire - July 24, 2008) - InsWeb Corp. ( NASDAQ : INSW ), a leading online insurance marketplace, today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. Revenues for the second quarter of 2008 were $8.8 million, an

RPT-UPDATE 1-Private equity eyeing Healthscope - Reuters
MELBOURNE, July 24 (Reuters) - A private equity player is considering making a bid for Australian private hospitals and diagnostics group Healthscope Ltd (HSP.AX: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ), an industry source close to the matter said

Quote of the day - Salon
“When a woman, any woman, has issues with substances, has kids out of wedlock and ends up struggling as a single parent, she is identified by many names: slut, loser, welfare mom, burden on society. Take those same circumstances and array them over a

My Predictions for the 2008 Election - Tothecenter.com
This writer is putting his money on the Democrat. Before I begin, I must confess that my record on predicting election outcomes is mixed. In 2000, I said that Al Gore would be measuring the drapes at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Needless to say, this