Biden slams McCain proposals - News-Leader.com

In recent days, Democratic Barack Obama and running mate Joe Biden have said Republican opponent John McCain's health care plan would be a massive income tax hike on anyone with employer-provided health insurance. On Friday, Biden took up the issue ...

Markets in Europe and Asia Plunge - The Ledger

PARIS -- Global stocks plummeted Friday, with selling momentum accelerating after a Japanese insurance company was driven out of business by failed investments. European markets fell sharply at the opening, with the FTSE 100 index in London falling ...

Nearly 10 percent in region without health insurance - Scranton Times

Nearly one in 10 residents younger than 65 was uninsured in seven Northeast Pennsylvania counties during 2005, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Local experts commended the bureau for releasing its most comprehensive estimates yet ...

440,000 insured under state's health reform law - Union-News & Sunday Republican

About 440,000 Massachusetts residents who were uninsured now have health insurance, according to a report issued by the agency created under the state's health care reform law. The 56-page report to the Legislature from The Massachusetts Health ...

Kiwis with health insurance pay more for lab tests - Scoop

New Zealand’s biggest ever poker tournament is underway in Auckland, with 306 competitors from 21 different countries and an $800,000 prize pool. A full 3 News political poll shows Helen Clark is back up off the canvas, while John key has ...