Democrats still fighting for public option
Sen. Chris Dodd says he and key Democratic leaders in the Senate haven’t given up on a public option yet. (Reuters) Health insurance CEOs are firing back against the Senate
Pay czar blocks Bank of America CEO’s pay
Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis will forgo his 2009 pay, after urgings from Pay Czar Kenneth Feinberg. (Reuters) Senate Democrats come together to work out their internal concerns on
Health bill now brought to Senate floor
Sen. Harry Reid leads Democratic support in the full Senate for the health bill. (Reuters) Republican Sen. Susan Collins reaches across the aisle to work with Democrats on health reform.
Finance committee passes health bill through
The Senate Finance Committee approved Sen. Max Baucus‘ health bill yesterday with a 14-9 vote. (Reuters) In a key Republican vote, Sen. Olympia Snowe votes for the health reform bill.
Finance Committee to vote on health bill today
The Senate Finance Committee will vote on Sen. Max Baucus‘ health bill today beginning at 10 am, EST. (Reuters) Democrats fight back against an insurance industry report AHIP President Karen
Bill Moyers exposes Washington’s revolving door
Last Friday, LittleSis got a fantastic mention from veteran reporters Bill Moyers and Michael Winship on Salon.com. You know Bill Moyers from his excellent Sunday interview show, Bill Moyers Journal.
Health care industry says bill will raise insurance costs
President of America’s Health Insurance Plans Karen Ignagni claims the current health bill would make premiums go up, providing ammunition for Republicans against the reform. (NYT) In a letter to
Mixed reactions to Obama winning peace prize
President Obama wins the Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to international diplomacy. (Reuters) Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says the Senate Finance Committee will vote on their health bill
CBO says health bill will actually cut deficit
After President Obama’s assertion that health care overhaul wouldn’t raise the nation’s deficit a dime, Sen. Max Baucus’ health bill gets a go-ahead from the Congressional Budget Office. (WSJ) As
Google: The world’s search engine
I spent last week investigating Apple for our project Who’s Behind the Bay Area’s Top Ten Companies?, which we’ve posted as a pitch on Spot.us. Good thing I researched Apple