President Obama’s compromise on extending “Bush-era” tax cuts is good in the sense that folks finally know what to expect, at least for the next two years. That’s if Congress approves the plan, which appears somewhat likely.

Fifteen Republican members of Delaware’s House of Representatives have filed a bill to reject a provision under federal health reform requiring individuals to secure health coverage or face a fine.

Setting the stage for a Feb. 25 bipartisan summit on the future of health care, the Obama Administration echoed its drive for unified, comprehensive reform, while at least one Republican says Democrats continue to move forward without his party’s input.

Vice President Joseph Biden sought to allay the fears of seniors Wednesday, assuring them that their Medicare benefits are safe — and will be stronger — under the administration’s health care reform plan.

Calling for industry-wide reform to solve the nation’s health care crisis, Maine’s insurance commissioner said the rising cost of insurance premiums is “slowly killing off the American middle class.”

As part of a two-day effort in Maryland to sell President Barack Obama‘s health care plan, Vice President Joe Biden Tuesday (Sept. 22) told the National Association of Insurance Commissioners basic “ground rules” are needed for insurance companies.

The health care debate has been, well, pretty boring for those of us who have to live, breath, write, rewrite, edit and headline it day after day. What with President …  Read →

Many of my recent blog postings have been reprints from national associations that are attempting to thwart a runaway Congress that is determined to undermine the livelihood of life and health insurance agents.

The …  Read →

I really don’t want to get on an Obama-bashing kick. Truly, I don’t. In a few weeks, the man will be sworn in, and President Barack Obama will be given …  Read →