Christie Carries New Jersey Nov 4, 2009
Republicans believed that Christie would be the major beneficiary of Daggett voters second thoughts. Democrats, on the other hand, concentrated on turning out their base in key areas as President Barack Obama paid his third visit to New Jersey on Sunday to headline two rallies for Corzine in heavily Democratic Camden and Newark. (Human Events Online)
Barry Manilow Happy Holiday! Nov 4, 2009
In December Manilow together with the Manilow Fund for Health and Hope, will present "A Gift of Love...," a five-night holiday concert series at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, CA. The concert series, beginning on December 4th, 2009 and continuing on December 5th, 7th, 8th and 9th, will honor 25 local charities in Palm Springs, California, the singer's hometown--each night benefiting five of the beneficiary charities. Tickets are available at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
From the Washington Post Nov 3, 2009
Two weeks afterward, I learned that she had made me the beneficiary of her life insurance policy, leaving me $75,000. I found this out only because the school where she was then teaching, Phillips Exeter Academy, sent me a letter asking that I fill out "the enclosed form from Prudential." When I called the administrator who had signed the cover letter, she informed me of my windfall. (Harper's Magazine)
Third party challenges in NJ, NY are warning sign Nov 1, 2009
Democrat Bill Clinton was the beneficiary of that three-way contest, taking away the presidency from George H.W. Bush with just a plurality of the vote. Clinton did so in part by adding a populist flair to his message, drawing voters who had been attracted to Perot. (USA Today)
Lala Founder Talks Google, iPhone Apps, Music Oct 31, 2009
That's been kind of the trend for a while, and we've been really a huge beneficiary of labels allowing us to distribute our technologies. It's not just Google and Facebook - it's Billboard and and College Music Journal. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Pelosi's biggest one yet! 1,990 pages... Oct 30, 2009
Since I'm going to help pay for, and be a beneficiary of this proposal I want a month to go over it. Now I understand that our 'leaders' will not be participants of this rationing system, so in empathy to us they will undoubtedly agree that we, the people need a month to go over the language that will much more affect us than them. (The Drudge Report)
Lieberman wont allow Senate vote on public option Oct 28, 2009
Likewise, at the first sign of economic challenges, nothing would prevent those future legislators from implementing another Stima-Spend-ulus package to bailout the Government Option on the backs of taxpayers if revenues do not meet obligations or the beneficiary group demands increased benefits that they, themselves, are unwilling to fund. Kudos to Senator Lieberman and other Senators who are opposing this scheme to further confiscate that which America s producers earn to fund benefits to... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Madoff associate had heart attack, drowned in pool Oct 27, 2009
Picower had been accused by Madoff investors of being the biggest beneficiary of Madoff's schemes. In a lawsuit to recover Madoff's assets, trustee Irving Picard demanded Picower return more than $7 billion in bogus profits. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
COLUMN: Put these estate-planning moves to work Oct 27, 2009
You should also make sure you ve updated beneficiary designations on various accounts, such as annuities and 401(k) plans, to make sure the assets go to the right people. These designations are very important, as they can supersede even the instructions in your will. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Fundraising has down side in Hawaii economy Oct 27, 2009
The state Public Library System, also part of the DOE, is the beneficiary of two fundraising campaigns that so far have collected more than $186,000 in public donations to stave off temporary or permanent library closures due to budget cuts. The system's "Keep Your Library Open!" campaign has set a $3 million goal to make up for funding losses in the current fiscal year. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Newsweek: Why a public plan wouldn't control costs Oct 27, 2009
From 1970 to 2007, Medicare spending per beneficiary rose 9. 2 percent annually compared to the 10. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Research grant judges urged to play by the rules Oct 22, 2009
Dr Vaux, of La Trobe University and himself a beneficiary of NHMRC funding, said: ''We would get even more done if we were not over-burdened with bureaucracy impositions such as those suggested by the audit office. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Return to Patriot Play Oct 21, 2009
Jason Caldwell was the beneficiary of most of Skelton's passes, accounting for nine catches for 245 yards receiving and four touchdowns. KEEPING SCORE: Lafayette and Fordham each had their top scoring outputs of 2009 last week. (Goleopards.com)
LETTER: Looking out for othersis part of reform effort Oct 21, 2009
" shumphreys wrote on Oct 19, 2009 7:54 AM:" Ah yes I am terribly greedy NeoCon, paying taxes on land that can't earn me any immediate income, the trees won't mature in my life time and who knows who will own the land and be the beneficiary of my benevolence 150 years from now. " shumphreys wrote on Oct 19, 2009 7:58 AM:" Cut the Bs BW. You do have problems with your attention span you don't seem capable of reading more than two lines. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
What brought Erin? Oct 21, 2009
The true beneficiary of Erin Brockovich has the initials E.B. She pocketed a bonus of over $2 million in the Hinkley case, although many residents who truly were sick (albeit not from chromium-6) never got a dime. jim. (The Palm Beach Post)
Civil Society activists join forces against fake & counterfeit drugs Oct 18, 2009
This is a model based on the principle that industry and regulatory authority should interface continuously rather than on a per-transaction basis, and that the consumer should, as far as possible, be a participant in this process, and not an incidental beneficiary. In 2008, the Network piloted a mobile phone based mechanism that enables consumers and manufacturers to interact at the point of product purchase, thus helping stem counterfeiting. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Obama, Washington ready to pander to older voters Oct 16, 2009
So President Obama proposed Wednesday to send checks of $250 to every Social Security beneficiary, regardless of income level, at an estimated cost of $13 billion. Even as we seek to bring about recovery, we must act on behalf of those hardest hit by this recession, Obama said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Hidden Costs of Medicare Advantage Perks Oct 16, 2009
In Arizona, insurers stand to lose between $35 and $57 in monthly subsidies per beneficiary under the bills in Congress, according to AHIP.. Nationally, about 25 percent of Medicare beneficiaries have Medicare Advantage policies. (CBS News)
Greatest generation becomes greediest generation Oct 16, 2009
The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008 included changes in payments to plans, and added beneficiary protections, focusing on marketing practices. In 2009, the majority of the 45 million people on Medicare are in the FFS program, with 22 percent now enrolled in a private Medicare Advantage plan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Pets Can Help Boost Your Health Oct 14, 2009
In particular, the elderly or those who live alone may benefit most, but everyone is a potential beneficiary. The University of Missouri's Rebecca Johnson that, "Research in this field is providing new evidence on the positive impact pets have in our lives.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Liberal Health Care Ideas: DOA Oct 10, 2009
The fact is that, in recent years, Medicare administrative costs per beneficiary have substantially exceeded those costs for the private sector. This despite the fact that, as critics note, private insurance is subject to many expenses not incurred by Medicare, wrote industry expert Robert Book in a paper from The Heritage Foundation. (Townhall.com)
TRICARE offers options for beneficiaries struggling with weight Oct 1, 2009
For a TRICARE beneficiary to medically qualify he or she must weigh 100 pounds or more over their ideal weight for height and bone structure, and the excess weight must be associated with a severe medical condition. Beneficiaries who weigh more than twice their ideal weight for height and bone structure are also eligible. (The Dolphin, CT)
Some seniors selling life insurance policies for cash Oct 1, 2009
Now policyholders who need cash can sell their policies to third-party investors for a cash lump sum in exchange for transferring ownership of the policy to the investor -- usually a financial institution -- who continues to pay the insurance premium and becomes the beneficiary. "Personally, I think there is concern about the moral hazard issue," said Scott Gilbert, chairman of Gilbert LLP, a Washington, D.C, law firm that specializes in insurance. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Wasserman passes the football (1383) Oct 1, 2009
Wasserman said Lakeland has been fortunate to be the beneficiary of a number of philanthropists who have contributed several millions of dollars that allowed enhancements to the new wing. "The community design was unique, too. It helps the healing and helps morale. Health care is a hard job, and very stressful. To have a positive environment helps everyone.". (The Herald-Palladium)
What would Jesus do? (303) Sep 30, 2009
cedarchopper wrote on Sep 29, 2009 10:47 AM:" HR 3200 pages 58 and 59:Page 58: Every person will be issued a National ID Health card. Page 59: The federal government will have direct, real-time access to all individual bank accounts for electronic funds transfer.Here is the actual wording from HR3200, page 58, lines 5-135 (D) enable the real-time (or near real6time) determination of an individuals financial7 responsibility at the point of service and, to the8 extent possible, prior to... (Boerne Star, TX)
Grassley: ACORN Uses Tax-Exempt Entities to Funnel Money to Itself Sep 26, 2009
In fact, HHS had previously determined that shutting down communication of this sort would violate basic freedom of speech and other constitutional rights of the Medicare beneficiary as a citizen. Jonathan Blum, an acting director at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) -- part of the bloated HHS bureaucracy -- was apparently responsible for issuing the order late Monday in collusion with his old boss, Sen. (Human Events Online)
Philip Maddocks: Senators pretty sure amended health care bill will cover senator's cat Sep 26, 2009
Baucus insisted he had no idea that when his bill finally made it to the full Finance Committee, the chief beneficiary of the legislation would end up being the pet of one of the panel s key members ... Snowe, who is being wooed by the White House to support health care reform, said her cat "is as surprised as anyone" that it has turned out to be a principal beneficiary of the Finance Committee s legislation. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Seducing Olympia Snowe: The GOP Key to Health-Care Reform Sep 25, 2009
Is it a) an annual checkup for every Medicare beneficiary, b) a special health-insurance marketplace in every state that would cater to the needs of small businesses or c) new tax credits to help modest-size firms buy coverage for their workers. Related. (Time.com)
Guest Column: Health Care Reform in Pharmacy Sep 23, 2009
Many beneficiaries initially did not understand how the program worked, particularly concerning the Coverage Gap, commonly known as the "doughnut hole." Basically after an initial coverage limit of $2,500 is reached, the beneficiary must pay the full cost of their medicine until their total reaches a little over $4,000. The first year of the plan many did not understand the dollar amounts included total cost, patients copay plus the amount the insurance paid to the pharmacy and were surprised to... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Dell plans to buy Perot Systems for $3.9b Sep 22, 2009
According to an April regulatory filing, Perot and related trusts controlled at least 25 percent of the company s stock, though the beneficiary of those shares was not clear. The company did not respond to a request for comment on Perot s stake. (Boston Globe)
Give us some good reasons to support health plan Sep 21, 2009
cross1242 wrote on Sep 20, 2009 11:37 AM:" Today, Prof. Clayson continues his now regular weekly objection to healthcare reform. He does so today using his favorite form of logical fallacy: the strawman. He does so with two arguments that I have seen leveled almost daily. However, they are so self-evidently logical fallacies that I, at least, have never seen anyone present either of them before despite the fact that healthcare has been under intensive debate for six months.The first... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
CAW workers at GM-Suzuki plant OK new contract Sep 21, 2009
It was able to unload the costs from its books by persuading the UAW to accept funding to set up the Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association, or VEBA.. Ford, Granholm discuss plans for energy park. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
How to Compare Medicaid Part D Plan... Sep 20, 2009
This continues until the beneficiary has again reached a certain plateau of costs. For example upwards of $5,000 in costs in a single year. (Suite101.com)
A Tough Vintage for Champagne Sep 20, 2009
For the moment the only certain beneficiary of the latest decision is Champagne's bird population. They will get to eat the thousands of tons of grapes that will be left on the vine as a result of the reduced harvest. (Time.com)
Michael Moore blames capitalism for meltdown Sep 19, 2009
In his new film, Moore focuses on the investment house Goldman Sachs as a main beneficiary of capitalism's largesse. He notes that Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and senior White House economic adviser Lawrence Summers are proteges of Robert Rubin, longtime Goldman executive and President Bill Clinton's Treasury secretary. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Young adults key to financing health reform Sep 16, 2009
As health-care legislation advances through Congress, the young adults who were so vital to President Obama's election are emerging as a significant beneficiary of his top domestic priority, but they are also likely to play a major role in funding any reform. In a campaign-style rally Thursday at the University of Maryland at College Park, Obama will aim to tap his richest vein of support -- voters younger than 30 -- to help sell his reform plan to a more skeptical general public. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Grand Junction a microcosm of efficient healthcare Sep 15, 2009
Grand Junction is a beneficiary of its location and history. Sitting on the vast red-rock Colorado Plateau, 245 miles west of Denver and 285 miles southeast of Salt Lake City, the town learned long ago to be self-sufficient. (FOX61, CT)
EU-Paraguay probe nets fraudster Sep 10, 2009
The main beneficiary of the embezzled funds was "a person close to the European co-director of the project", Olaf said. The beneficiary was sentenced previously. (BBC News -- Europe)
Health Care: The Conservative Alternative in the House Sep 8, 2009
What s more, if a Medicare or Medicaid beneficiary would prefer a private, personal plan, they would have the option to move their resources and purchase whatever coverage they believe best suits them and their family. And all of these purchasing decisions will be made easier with the transparency created by new health plan and provider portal websites where patients can compare rates and information about coverage options and treatment. (Human Events Online)
US Congressional Delegation Visits AfDB's Key Projects in Rwanda Sep 4, 2009
At the first project site, the delegation met with Mrs. Dorothy Nakabonye, an HIV/AIDS widow with five children, who is a beneficiary of the Bank's Diary Cattle Development Support Project (PADEBL). The project substantially supports Rwanda's national "One Cow per Poor Family Programme". (allAfrica.com)
Letters to the editor Sep 4, 2009
I'm 75, and my 10-plus years as a Medicare beneficiary have been illuminating. In three different residence locations, I have had complete choice of medical providers. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Medicare pays 4 times suppliers' wheelchair cost Sep 3, 2009
"Medicare and beneficiary payments under the Competitive Bidding Acquisition Program would have decreased by an average of 26 percent across all included categories of [durable medical equipment], saving up to an estimated $1 billion annually," the report found. "However, Congress delayed the program and exempted complex rehabilitation power wheelchairs from future competitive bidding.". (CNN -- Health)
Bank fears sink stocks Sep 2, 2009
Treasury prices, usually the beneficiary of a slide in stocks, ended only moderately higher. A break in the market's rally was widely expected because pressure to sell has been building for some time. (Albany Times Union)
I-Team: Hospitals Shy Away from Discussing Health Care Reform Aug 28, 2009
"Part of the financing proposal that's been floated around out there is well, we'll just cut some of the Disproportionate Share Payments to hospitals. Well, we're the beneficiary of those types of funds and without those funds, we couldn't begin to provide a lot of the care we provide already," Silver said. The disproportionate Share Hospital program, known as DSH, compensates facilities like UMC for the costs of treating low-income and uninsured patients. (KLAS-TV)
Rell's New Plan: Tax Millionaires, Eliminate Inheritance Tax Aug 27, 2009
on August 26, 2009 11:31 AM. In a dramatic change to break a budgetary logjam, Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell offered a new budget plan Wednesday that would tax millionaires, eliminate the state's inheritance tax, and cut the sales tax from the current 6 percent to 5. (FOX61, CT)
MP for Nkoranza North donates computers to schools Aug 26, 2009
Mr Yaw Ntim-Korsah, Assistant Director, in charge of Human Resource Management and Development, who received the items on behalf of the directorate, commended the MP for the gesture and urged heads of beneficiary schools to ensure that the computers were properly used ... The beneficiary communities are Bonte, Baafi, Bodom and Boana and the project would cost about GHC 50,000. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Payday For Unions Aug 26, 2009
Steelworkers, municipal employees, teachers and other union retirees will benefit from what the bills call "Reinsurance Programs for Retirees." The $10 billion cash infusion is intended to refinance Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Associations (VEBA) insurance to continue coverage for unions' early retirees in restructurings. It's nothing but another bailout for union-bankrupted industries that can't sustain their contracts. (Investors Business Daily)
Expand insurance, lower health costs by considering value Aug 26, 2009
For example, Iowa spent about 6,572 per Medicare beneficiary in 2006 ... Now imagine if the entire nation, which in 2006 averaged spending 8,304 per Medicare beneficiary, reduced its spending to the Iowa level. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
I-69, health care among issues that won't go away Aug 25, 2009
Current and future families are the secondary beneficiaries, and the public in general is a tertiary beneficiary. Would any rational person deny basic education to our residents because they cannot afford to pay for it. (The Daily Journal)
Estate planning can prevent family feuds Aug 23, 2009
" Children cannot legally own property, Mr. Donsbach said, so if their parents die without making plans, there becomes a need for guardianships and conservatorships, which are expensive. Also, if parents don't want their children to receive all of the property at age 18, when they might be too immature to handle it responsibly, parents should plan accordingly, he said. It's important to seek counsel from a lawyer with experience in estate planning. It's a common misconception that every lawyer... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Shinseki breaks ground for new VA hospital Aug 23, 2009
"It was a community of action that occurred. I am the beneficiary of good work," Shinseki said. "It is a 1-A hospital, top of the line veterans hospital.". (Montana Standard, MT)
Jackson Memorabilia Tour Approved; London's First Aug 22, 2009
Katherine Jackson is the beneficiary of another 40 percent, with 20 percent going to unnamed charities. Norman said the memorabilia exhibition calls for a three-city tour spread over two years that would stay four to six months in each city. (Click2Houston, TX)
Latest myth on health reform Aug 21, 2009
The plans would separate out the amount of the premium that covers abortion services and get the individual beneficiary to pay for it privately. With all these accommodations, it s hard to see why opponents continue to flog the issue - except that sowing confusion and controversy will only help delay or even defeat the overall bill. (Boston Globe)
Health overhaul myths taking root Aug 21, 2009
But the procedure would be paid for with dollars from beneficiary premiums, not from federal funds. Likewise, private plans in the new insurance exchange could opt to cover abortion, butno federal subsidies would be used to pay for the procedure. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Officials talk health care Aug 21, 2009
Only the House version includes coverage for abortions, but would require the beneficiary to pay for the procedure and not the taxpayer, according to the Associated Press. Chamber member, Dick Hedahl, of Hedahl's Parts Plus, criticized Conrad's reputation as a "deficit hawk," which he said has been marred this congressional session amid a growing national deficit. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Click to read:Thousands Greet Lockerbie Bomber in Libya Aug 21, 2009
" How incredible is this? You can get 20 years for RAPE in the US, yet you kill 270 people and get 8 years???? Are you freekin kidding????? 8 Years for mass murder. As of today, my family is boycotting 100% ANYTHING from Scotland. I don't care if it's a bag of sticks, I aint buying it. by gordonshummway August 20, 2009 9:04 PM EDT by brettw508, amen and roger that. They'll wish they were under political sanctions whether Obama is the biggest wuss of all time or not. by ToolMangler1 August 20,... (CBS News)
Liberal Whole Foods Fans Feel Betrayed Aug 20, 2009
The private physicians and hospitals go on, as usual, but at lower cost to the beneficiary-- you, the one who pays the public option insurance premium ... So, if you work for free - I assume that you are retired and live off your savings, were born with a silver spoon and have a trust fund, you are a beneficiary of the gov't, or living off someone else's good will. (CBS News -- Politics)
FACT CHECK: Health Overhaul Myths Taking Root Aug 20, 2009
But the procedure would be paid for with dollars from beneficiary premiums, not from federal funds. Likewise, private plans in the new insurance exchange could opt to cover abortion, but no federal subsidies would be used to pay for the procedure. (Click2Houston, TX)
LOCAL COPE REP TOUTS HEALTH CARE Aug 20, 2009
Medicaid wrote on Aug 18, 2009 7:42 AM:" To Insurance Poor: Contact the Iberia Parish Medicaid office at 337-373-0062 and inquire about Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) and Special Low Income Medicare Beneficiary(SLMB) programs. Based on the facts in your post, your mother is potentially eligible for one of these programs. If eligible, her Medicare and Medicare prescription plan premiums would be paid by the state and she would have a low co-pay for prescriptions. Resources like money in the... (New Iberia, LA)
Keep medications in local pharmacies Aug 19, 2009
Furthermore, any Medicaid beneficiary who qualifies for the program can be required to rely on the selected contractor for every medication need. The Health Department has applied for a waiver from the federal "freedom of choice" provision in social services law. (Albany Times Union)
Special-needs trusts can provide for disabled children Aug 18, 2009
"They have to disinherit the [disabled] child and make the trust the beneficiary if they intend to do something for the child.". Creating the special-needs trust has taken a major emotional load off the Widenhofers, knowing that Sarah's needs will be taken care of if they pass away or become disabled. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Travel Insurance: When to Get, Skip Aug 18, 2009
It pays your beneficiary if the plane crashes and you are killed or injured. This is perhaps the most useless insurance you can buy. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Pro & Con: Will health care reform hurt American senior citizens? Aug 18, 2009
Make no mistake: AARP is closely monitoring every proposal in Congress, and we will vigorously fight any proposal that attempts to reduce Medicare benefits, increase out-of-pocket costs or get between a beneficiary and his or her doctor. None of the proposals being considered in Congress cuts traditional Medicare benefits, increases out-of-pocket costs or leads to rationed care. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Public Option Up in the Air After Comments Aug 17, 2009
Identifies individuals to be contacted for "DEATH PANELS" (see TARGETED BENEFICIARY - SEC. 721. d.2). (CBS News)
What Do We Know About Health Reform? Aug 17, 2009
Identifies individuals to be contacted for "DEATH PANELS" (see TARGETED BENEFICIARY - SEC. 721 ... " Coverage denied! saith the corporate fatcat. This is Palin's world. by gdin23 August 16, 2009 11:17 AM EDT RIGHT ON DUDE, PALIN IS EVIL by dubiquiabs August 16, 2009 10:47 AM EDT As Martha Teichner says: ?The United States spends twice as much as the average of all the industrialized nations in the world.? I would like to know what, exactly, that excess money buys! Where does 50% of what we pay... (CBS News)
