Health Care

A Tennessee Case Study in Defunding Planned Parenthood

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| Wed Sep. 5, 2012 10:39 AM PDT
Deval Patrick

Mass. Democrats Give Romney the Death Hug

Democrats convene in Charlotte to talk about how awesome Romneycare is.

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| Tue Sep. 4, 2012 3:25 PM PDT

My Personal Stake in the Election

I'm in my mid-50s and have some health concerns—and it's unlikely an insurance company would ever take me on.

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| Tue Sep. 4, 2012 8:16 AM PDT
Paul Ryan

Paul Ryan Defends Redefinition of Rape as Just "Stock Language"

The VP contender is having a hard time convincing everyone that he believes "rape is rape."

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| Tue Aug. 28, 2012 8:41 AM PDT

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Men Defining Rape: A History

Check out the forefathers of the Republicans' rape-redefining ringleaders.

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| Mon Aug. 27, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

No, Obama Didn't Steal Money From the Medicare Trust Fund

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| Sat Aug. 25, 2012 2:39 PM PDT
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Paul Ryan Cosponsored All the Most Extreme Anti-Abortion Bills

We know the GOP vice presidential candidate is anti-abortion. But seriously: He's really, really anti-abortion.

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| Wed Aug. 22, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Romney's Health Care Plan Freaks Out Utah Republicans

Faced with supporters' concerns about Medicare and rising medical costs, tea party favorite Mia Love inadvertently endorses Obamacare.

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| Mon Aug. 20, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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Todd Akin, Paul Ryan, and Redefining Rape

The Missouri congressman pushed a bill—along with the GOP vice presidential candidate—to prohibit taxpayer-funded abortions for rape victims.

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| Sun Aug. 19, 2012 3:21 PM PDT

What Ryan Won't Say When He Talks About Medicare

Seniors will pick up the tab if his health-care cost controls don't work. But he won't tell you that.

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| Sat Aug. 18, 2012 10:40 AM PDT
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How Romney and Ryan Plan to Close Your Family Planning Clinic

The GOP candidates envision a one-two punch that will shutter clinics nationwide—even in blue states.

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| Fri Aug. 17, 2012 3:01 AM PDT

Pro-Lifers Should Stop Being So Skittish About Their Own Beliefs

Paul Ryan cosponsored a bill that has the plain intent of allowing states to ban abortion, with no exceptions for rape or incest.

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| Tue Aug. 14, 2012 9:11 AM PDT
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Ryan Sponsored Abortion Bill That Would Make Romney's Kids Criminals

The VP candidate pushed an anti-abortion bill that would outlaw IVF—which Mitt Romney's children used.

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| Tue Aug. 14, 2012 3:01 AM PDT
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Paul Ryan's Budget Would Bring Romney's Taxes Close to Zero

Gut Medicare and children's health, a giant windfall for the 0.1 percent: Eye-popping stats on what the numbers really mean.

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| Sun Aug. 12, 2012 10:27 AM PDT
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Paul Ryan Is the VP Pick Obama Wanted

Romney's selection of the budget-slashing Wisconsin congressman sets up a sharp clash between opposing sets of values.

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| Sat Aug. 11, 2012 6:10 AM PDT

Jury to Hear Allegations Against Kansas Anti-Abortion Activist

The DOJ charges woman for threats against Wichita doctor Mila Means.

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| Fri Aug. 10, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Medical Journal Blasts Komen for Overselling Mammograms

Early detection isn't nearly as effective as the leading breast cancer organization claims.

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| Thu Aug. 9, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Will Obamacare Kill Off White Castle?

Harold and Kumar can relax: Health care reform won't put the slider maker out of business, despite its VP's complaints.

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| Wed Aug. 8, 2012 3:01 AM PDT
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MS Advocates Split With Romney Over Obamacare

People with multiple sclerosis have treasured Ann Romney as an advocate. But her husband's policies are bad news for them.

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| Tue Aug. 7, 2012 3:01 AM PDT

Docs vs. Glocks

Should doctors get fined $10,000 for discussing the health risks of guns with patients? Florida's governor thinks so.

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| Thu Aug. 2, 2012 3:00 AM PDT