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This Week in Health Insurance Reform EasyToInsureME.com

Republican Scott Brown’s victory over Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley (D) in the January 19 specialREAD»

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This Week in Health Care Reform : EasyToInsureME Health Insurance

Congressional leaders are still aiming to have the controversial points in the health care reform bill settledREAD»

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If eBooks Are the Future, Do Publishers Have a Plan?

The numbers are in, and eBooks may very well be the bright spot in book publishing's dim future--but only if publishers can figure out a way to keep the momentum going. EBook sales accounted for $46.5 million as of the end of ...READ»

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Kennedy Trusts Seen as an Educational Tool

The recent death of Massachusetts Senator Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy might provoke some insightful thought about the nature of trusts – and how comprehensive and versatile they can be. READ»

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Three Hot Books You Can't Download

What do Vladimir Nabokov, Frida Kahlo, and Ted Kennedy have in common? (You know, other than the fact that they’re all dead and each has generated his or her share of controversy.) They all have new books, just published or ...READ»

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Government Regulated Healthcare May Be Regulated By Ted Kennedy’s Death

Is Obama’s plan for healthcare reform more attainable after the death Ted Kennedy? Some predict the Senator’s passing may ironically help the success of Obama’s plan for total healthcare reform.READ»

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Health Insurance Quote Reform Weekly EasyToInsureME 9/11/09

Lawmakers returned to Washington this week after a heated August recess to continue to negotiate health care reform. Americans remain sharply divided on legislation: In a Gallup Poll released Tuesday, 39% of those polled say they would direct their member of Congress to vote against a health care reform bill this fall, while 37% want their member to vote in favor of a health care reform bill.READ»

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Individual Health Insurance Reform Weekly: EasyToInsureME : 08/31/09

With the death of Senator Edward Kennedy last week, many are bemoaning the lack of compromise in the legislative process these days -- a tough hurdle for any health care reform bill to overcome. The Senate Finance Committee pledged to READ»

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Health Insurance Quote Reform Weekly EasyToInsureME 8/28/09

This Week in Health Care Reform This week, Sen. Ted Kennedy, longtime champion of universal health coverage, died at age 77. It remains to be seen how his death will affect the debate over health care reform as Democrats continue efforts without his guidance. Sen. Kennedy READ»

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Lessons From Gandhi--When You Do Not Compete, You Have No Competitors

What do Deepak Chopra, Jerry Adams, Moby, Ted Kennedy, Wyclef Jean, Dennis Kucinich, John Legend, Mitt Romney, and Mohammad Yunus have in common? They and 390 other big thinkers are all waiting to speak to you, right now, thanks ...READ»

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Which Senators Are Fighting Broadband Funding?

As the President's stimulus package approaches $1 trillion, the Senate is looking to cut the fat. In the senators' sights: about $6 billion in funding for expanded broadband access, much of it for wireless access in rural areas, among ...READ»

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Make a New Health Insurance Plan

The new administration may make some interesting changes in health care, but don't expect too much to be happening.READ»

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Service Nation

Richard Stengel, the Managing Editor of Time Magazine, opened this week's issue with a very exciting announcement. See below: To Our Readers The Service Agenda. Time is helping to lead a major push to make national ...READ»

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Big Wind from Texas

Fast Interview: Jerry Patterson, Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, on how Texas became the leader in wind power development.READ»

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Jim Gordon May Have an Answer to our Energy Problems

An alternative to oil? Check. Completely green? Check. Economical? Check. So why has the entrepreneur been sued, pilloried, and lampooned?READ»

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Green Power

Thanks to soaring fuel prices, lots of creative energy is being applied to alternative energy. The time may finally have come for these three champions of on-the-verge technologies.READ»

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Pipe Dream?

Rick Doblin has a prescription for fixing NIDA's ailing medical-marijuana program: establish an alternative.READ»

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The Women of Enron : A New Calling

Deborah Perrotta was an executive assistant for 25 years. When Enron fell, she lost her job -- and found a new voice.READ»

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Work/Life: Congress Introduces Flexibility Bill! But Where's the Next Prez?

At the same time we announced that nearly 60% of respondents to the 2007 Work+Life Fit Reality Check survey believe the next president should introduce legislation that would make it easier for organizations to offer and for ...READ»

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Hot Air on Wind

One of the most controversial development projects in New England right now is Cape Wind, a windmill farm that has been proposed for the waters of Nantucket Sound in between Cape Cod and the islands of Martha's Vineyard and ...READ»