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September 30, 2009

Senate panel rejects public health option

Senate panel rejects public health option Liberal Democrats failed Tuesday to inject a government-run insurance option into sweeping health care legislation taking shape in the Senate Finance Committee, despite widespread accusations that private insurers routinely deny coverage in pursuit of higher profits. The 15-8 rejection marked a victory for Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., the committee…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
September 30, 2009

The Hill – Northrop Grumman says Pentagon gives Boeing an unfair edge

Northrop Grumman says Pentagon gives Boeing an unfair edge Northrop Grumman on Tuesday charged the Pentagon with giving Boeing an unfair advantage in the contentious competition to replace the Air Force’s aging midair refueling tankers. The company argues that the Air Force disclosed its pricing information for the new tanker to Boeing last year, and…