The U.S. Senate delayed for 30 days a proposed 23% cut in Medicare reimbursement payments to doctors that was scheduled to go into effect Dec. 1. The House is expected to vote on and pass the legislation by Nov. 30.

Talking heads abound on cable news and talk shows, asking if the Republicans will try to repeal the health care overhaul law. It’s an exercise in how to get higher ratings for their shows, because the chance of repealing “Obamacare” is about as slim as a rookery of penguins taking up residence in the Sahara Desert.

The public option is not dead. In fact, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said it’s just a matter of time until its passage.

Congress allows unemployed to go without COBRA benefits as a result of political miscalculations

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives approved an extension of unemployment benefits to Nov. 30, retroactive to June 2.

News Update: View House passes extension of unemployment benefits, without COBRA

Perhaps it’s wise, as Harry Reid sees it, for Congress to extend unemployment benefits and COBRA. Certainly, helping those who …  Read →

The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) called on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader John Boehner to “quickly pass” legislation extending the National Flood Insurance Program for five years.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he will renew his effort to win Congress’ approval for extending unemployment benefits, including COBRA.

A bill to extend federal unemployment insurance benefits was introduced by two members of the U.S. House of Representatives as failure to fund an extension affects more people.

The U.S. House passed an extension to the National Flood Insurance Program, the first step in restoring the program, which expired May 31.