HEALTH
Democrats sweeten health overhaul bill; vote likely over weekend
WASHINGTON — Historic health care change in the balance, Democrats plowed fresh billions into insurance subsidies for consumers on Thursday and added a $250 rebate for seniors facing high prescription drugs, last-minute sweeteners to sweeping $940 billion legislation headed for a climactic weekend vote.By David Espo , March 19, 2010
Move to debate federal health care fails in Minnesota Senate
ST. PAUL — A Republican move to force a Minnesota Senate debate on the federal health care overhaul has fallen short.March 18, 2010
Commentary: On health care reform, it is time to listen to the nuns
WASHINGTON — One of the tragedies of the viciously politicized battle over health care reform is the defection of the nation’s Roman Catholic bishops from a cause they have championed for decades.By E.J. Dionne , March 18, 2010
Comentary: A strategy of sneak and sprin
WASHINGTON — As Democrats consider shoving health care reform through the House with a process known as “deem and pass,” it is helpful to return to square one and ask: What, again, is the rush?By Kathleen Parker , March 18, 2010
Precautions urged for water wells in flood-prone areas
State health officials are warning that contaminated private water wells pose a major public concern during the flooding now threatening various parts of Minnesota.March 16, 2010
Dems seek agreement, quick vote on health care
WASHINGTON — Under White House pressure to act swiftly, House and Senate Democratic leaders reached for agreement Friday on President Barack Obama’s health care bill, sweetened suddenly by fresh billions for student aid and a sense that breakthroughs are at hand.
By David Espo , March 13, 2010
Pelosi: Hill closing in on health care overhaul 
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is voicing fresh confidence there are enough votes to pass sweeping health care legislation, saying lawmakers are “one day closer” to a historic achievement.
March 12, 2010
Viktor's healthy message
Minnesota Vikings mascot Viktor, left, quizzes eighth-grader Tia Erickson of Central Minnesota Christian School in Prinsburg about nutrition at the end of the “Eat Right Get Moving” program held Thursday at the school.
March 12, 2010
Commentary: The deliberation and the hypocrisy of health care
WASHINGTON — For those who feared that Barack Obama did not have any Lyndon Johnson in him, the president’s determination to press ahead and get health care reform done in the face of Republican intransigence came as something of a relief.
By E.J. Dionne , March 11, 2010
State redesign of mental health services means changes for Willmar hospital as well as closures statewide, 200 job losses
Changes to Minnesota’s mental health services will mean eliminating 200 full-time jobs, closing several community mental health hospitals and revamping the psychiatric hospital in Willmar.
March 11, 2010
More, more seniors feel the pinch
WATERBURY, Conn. — Rising property taxes, failing eyesight and even a tumble that cracked her tailbone haven’t forced 89-year-old Angeline DiBeneditto from the home she’s had for more than six decades.
By Stephanie Reitz , March 09, 2010
Obama hits insurance companies, GOP in speech to build support for health care reform
GLENSIDE, Pa. (AP) — President Barack Obama accused insurance companies of placing profits over people and said Republicans ignored long-festering problems when they held power as he sought to build support today for swift passage of legislation stalled in Congress.
March 08, 2010
Obama to appeal for public support on health care
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the fate of his signature legislative initiative far from certain, President Barack Obama is taking his last-ditch push for a health care overhaul on the road.
March 08, 2010
Deal reached on health care for poor
ST. PAUL — Legislative Democrats and Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty struck a deal Friday to preserve state-run health care for more than 30,000 vulnerable adults, hours before state officials planned to begin switching patients into a less comprehensive health plan.
By Martiga Lohn , March 06, 2010
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OUR VOICES Bill allows family to care for dead
Tears flowed as senators heard about a proposal allowing Minnesotans to take care of dead family members. "I had cared for Gary throughout his illness," Heather Halen of Minneapolis told a Senate health committee Wednesday. "I wanted to be the one who cared for him after his death.&q
Posted by: Don Davis on Mar 17, 2010 at 6:39 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Senate OKs GAMC veto override
Minnesota senators voted 45-21 Thursday to override Gov. Tim Pawlenty's veto of a health care program for the poor, even though legislative health leaders are trying to negotiate an agreement with the governor. "I wish the governor had not been so indecisive engaging in this discussion,"
Posted by: Don Davis on Feb 25, 2010 at 5:28 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Health cuts widespread
Huntley, Ludeman
No sta
OUR VOICES Drug company restrictions sought
A coalition of consumer, union and health care-related groups wants to tighten rules dealing with prescription drugs. The coalition calls for laws such as one that would prohibit drug companies from buying records from doctors, a marketing tool that few people know about. Favored laws also would ba
Posted by: Don Davis on Jan 25, 2010 at 5:14 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Dairy complaints come to Capitol
Jaxson, Brooklyn Brouse
Children fussed. Parents cried. Senators were outraged. Bureaucrats explained.
"We have been pushed into the living conditions of a third-wo
OUR VOICES Falls blamed on short staffs
Sens. Gimse, Kubly
Some Minnesota nursing homes simply do not have enough employees to prevent residents from falling, two Minnesota Senate committees heard Thursday.
"I know
OUR VOICES 'Ban the Bug' campaign set
Health officials say that since H1N1 flu vaccinations are available at most clinics, pharmacies and other locations, most Minnesotans should get vaccinated. H1N1 flu, also known as swine flu, vaccinations just are becoming available to everyone. They had been limited to high-risk people. Those vacc
Posted by: Don Davis on Jan 9, 2010 at 5:56 AM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Dems propose health care plan
Phenow, Huntley
Democrats want to use federal money, force counties to pay more and divert other funds to restore health-care coverage to Minnesota's poor.
A program known as Gener
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