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Gun-rights group says health care bill could harm gun owners

October 20, 2009

The Baucus health care bill "could be used to ban guns in home self-defense."

Sen. Cornyn says first installment of Democrats’ health reform plan would raise deficit $250 billion

October 20, 2009

"The first installment of health care reform ... will raise the deficit by $250 billion."

Dobbs claims stimulus jobs cost big bucks

October 19, 2009

U.S. taxpayers paid $71,500 per job created by the stimulus bill.

Health care reform bill not that bipartisan

October 19, 2009

"The Senate Finance Committee approved a reform proposal that has both Democratic and Republican support."

Democrats claim only 20 percent of Americans call themselves Republicans

October 16, 2009

"Only 20 percent of Americans admit to being Republicans anymore."

Health insurers’ group says Medicare Advantage beneficiaries will be hit more by reform plan

October 16, 2009

Seniors with coverage under Medicare Advantage will give up "more than their share" because of health care reform

Flexible spending accounts under health care reform might get new limits

October 15, 2009

The Baucus health care bill "would drastically restrict the use of flexible spending accounts (FSAs) in order to help pay for health care reform."

Beck says 45 percent of physicians would quit if health reform passes

October 15, 2009

Forty-five percent of doctors "say they'll quit" if health care reform passes.

E-mail claims Iowa policy seeks to round up Iowans who might be exposed to the swine flu

October 14, 2009

An Iowa policy "provides for a state round up of Iowa citizens who might be exposed to the swine flu virus."

Chain e-mail claims the Obamas plan to change a holiday tradition

October 14, 2009

The Obama White House is renaming Christmas trees "holiday trees."

Glenn Beck warns that in 1970s, flu shots caused neurological problems

October 14, 2009

"You don't know if this (the H1N1 vaccine) is gonna cause neurological damage like it did in the 1970s."

Study from health insurers says premiums will rise, but it’s not the whole story

October 13, 2009

A report by the health insurance industry "ignores some of the key policies that are part of the Senate Finance Committee bill."

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