Compromise on White House contraception rule? A look at heated controversy over rule that would make employers -- including religious institutions -- cover contraceptives
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Congressional Republicans are vowing to fight a provision of President Obama's health care law, which requires all employers who provide health insurance to cover basic birth control for women. Nancy Cordes reports.
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A look at heated controversy over rule that would make employers -- including religious institutions -- cover contraceptives
Read Full Story » - GOP keeps up pressure on Obama over birth control
Senate Republican leader warns that GOP congressmen will try to reverse rule requiring birth control health care coverage
Read Blog » - Obama contraceptive controversy
Under the new health care law, the Obama Administration said religious hospitals, colleges and other institutions must provide contraception in insurance plans. And, as Wyatt Andrews reports, that has set off a firestorm among Catholics and in the GOP presidential race.
Watch Video » - Romney attacks Obama over "religious liberty"
Mitt Romney steps up his criticism of President Obama's new birth control rule; Obama team says GOP stance will backfire
Read Blog » - Susan G. Komen reverses course on Planned Parenthood
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation on Friday apologized for the decision to pull funding from Planned Parenthood and announced it is reversing course
Read Blog » - Planned Parenthood fight mobilizing liberals
Progressives are giving more support to groups like Planned Parenthood and Emily's List in response to anti-abortion rights efforts
Read Blog » - How to get a job now
In this episode of "Ask the Experts", MoneyWatch editors Jill Schlesinger and Jack Otter speak with Caroline Ceniza-Levine of the career coaching firm SixFigure Start. She explains why you should worry less about your resume, and more about your networking skills.
Watch Video » - Cancer charity pulls Planned Parenthood funding
Planned Parenthood accuses breast cancer charity of having "succumbed to political pressure" in decision to withdraw funding for cancer screenings
Read Blog » - WH defends birth control policy amid push back
Obama admin. defends health care policy after the Catholic church and conservatives like Sen. Marco Rubio decry the decision
Read Blog » - HHS: Birth control coverage required of most employers
The Obama administration rules that nonprofit religious groups must offer employees birth control coverage but gives them extra time to comply
Read Blog » - Preview: Qatar
Qatar - a tiny and prosperous Middle Eastern country with no income taxes and free health care - is an island of calm in a sea of unrest as neighbors like Syria, Egypt and Bahrain experience social upheaval. Watch Bob Simon's report on Sunday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Watch Video » - Gov't defends core of health care overhaul
The administration filed a written submission with the high court; Could potentially affect Obama's bid for re-election
Read Full Story » - Unemployment rate down to 8.5 percent
The latest jobs report shows that 200,000 jobs were created in December, 2011 and the unemployment rate decreased to 8.5 percent. CBS MoneyWatch's Jack Otter and Jill Schlesinger discuss what this means for President Obama's re-election chances.
Watch Video » - Long-term health insurance falling short?
Many Americans with long-term health care policies find they can't get their benefit when it comes time for insurance to pay. Sharyl Attkisson reports on the story of one family, who has been fighting for their benefits for almost a year.
Watch Video » - Romney: Gingrich changed his view on health reform
GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Tuesday said Newt Gingrich supported individual mandates in the past and was supportive of Romney's health plan in Massachusetts.
Watch Video » - Gingrich praised Romney's health law in 2006
A newly-surfaced newsletter shows GOP presidential contender Newt Gingrich praising the Massachusetts health plans Mitt Romney implemented
Read Blog » - Flex Spending: How to use it and not lose it
How can you get the most out of a Flex Spending Account? CBS News financial contributor Carmen Wong Ulrich speaks to the "Early Show" anchors about the best ways to use a Health Care Flexible Spending Account.
Watch Video » - WH blasts new Medicare proposal as "radical"
The White House says the Wyden-Ryan Medicare plan would "end Medicare as we know it" for millions of seniors
Read Blog » - Obama: "No reason" not to extend payroll tax cut
President Obama spoke of the need for Congress to pass a payroll tax cut and stressed that they should not go on vacation until they do so. The president made these comments at a White House event announcing the extension of minimum wage and overtime protections to home health care workers.
Watch Video » - Gingrich: New Medicare proposal a "breakthrough"
Candidate who called previous plan from Rep. Paul Ryan "right-wing social engineering" lauds new effort; Romney camp immediately goes on the attack
Read Blog » - Young adults benefitting from health care reform
Young adults are already benefitting from the health care reform act that some Republican candidates are fighting to end. Wyatt Andrews reports how the growing number of patients relying on the reforms will make it even harder to repeal.
Watch Video » - Health reform: A winner or loser in 2012?
The Obama administration announced today that 2.5M more young people have insurance, thanks to the health care overhaul
Read Blog » - Women's health advocates decry Plan B decision
Health and Human Services Department's decision to keep the morning-after pill from being sold over the counter sparks anger from activists and others
Read Blog » - Medicare chief resigns after political standoff
Don Berwick, point man for carrying out Obama's health care law, is stepping down after 42 GOP Senators blocked his confirmation
Read Full Story » - Gingrich under fire for business deals
GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich's past business ties at times conflicted with the conservative agenda
Read Blog » - New health care rules
Erica Hill and Jeff Glor speak with Carmen Wong Ulrich about new health care rules that will affect those who smoke or who are overweight.
Watch Video » - Cameras in Supreme Court for health law debate?
Both GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi say they want live video coverage of health law arguments in Supreme Court
Read Blog » - Maine residents barter for health care
A medical center in Maine is offering a different kind of payment plan in order to make health care more accessible. Erica Hill reports on the center's barter for health care program.
Watch Video » - What will the health care ruling mean for 2012?
White House says it's not worried about timing of the Supreme Court's decision over health care law - but some see a make-or-break moment for both parties
Read Blog » - Supreme Court to rule on Obama heath care law
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on President Obama's health care overhaul, a case that could sway voters in the 2012 presidential elections. Jan Crawford reports.
Watch Video » - Evening News Online, 11.14.11
Monday: Ken Miles volunteered to be patient No. 1 in a risky clinical trial involving stem cells and now two years later has seen remarkable results; Then, the Supreme Court will decide whether President Obama's landmark health care legislation is unconstitutional; Also, Michael Diedrick sold his restaurant to a lucky out of work chef in downtown Milwaukee for only $100.
Watch Video » - Supreme Court to review health care act
The Supreme Court will decide whether President Obama's landmark health care legislation, which requires that all Americans buy health insurance or pay a penalty, is unconstitutional. Jan Crawford reports.
Watch Video » - Americans' split on Obama health care law
Americans favor repealing the health care law by about 45 percent to 41 percent who do not, according to an October CBS/NYT poll
Read Blog » - Supreme Court to decide on health care overhaul
High court will hear legal arguments over constitutionality of President Obama's health care legislation
Read Full Story » - Skin cancer prevention: Start young
With more than two million cases of skin cancer per year, a panel of health care experts is releasing a new set of sun safety and skin cancer prevention guidelines for young people, ages 10 to 24. Erica Hill and Chris Wragge get the details from Dr. Holly Phillips.
Watch Video » - Appeals court upholds Obama health care law
A panel of judges is upholding President Obama's health care law as constitutional, helping set up a Supreme Court fight
Read Full Story » - Picking best health insurance for you
It's that time of year again when many people are facing open enrollment with their employer's healthcare plans. Personal finance expert Carmen Wong Ulrich has tips and strategies to get the most bang for your buck.
Watch Video » - Obama's executive action on drug shortages: Why now?
CBS News chief White House correspondent Norah O'Donnell asked Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius what the urgency is for President Obama's executive order addressing drug shortages and if politics are at play.
Watch Video » - Maximizing your open enrollment benefits
Here's how an increasingly type of popular health insurance plan can help you save on taxes and put money aside for medical bills in retirement.
Watch Video » - Cain slams Hillarycare, Obamacare, Romneycare
In Corpus Christi, Tx. Wednesday, Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain received a key to the city and in remarks, talked about his fight against Hillarycare, Obamacare and Romneycare.
Watch Video » - Long-term healthcare woes to worsen in U.S.
With failure of Obama's long-term healthcare solution, getting help for it will be harder than ever
Read Full Story » - Los Angeles lines up for free medical care
About 800 doctors and medical workers donate their time inside LA's Memorial Arena for a once-a-year free health clinic organized by the non-profit CareNow. John Blackstone reports on the people who wait all night for the only medical care they can afford.
Watch Video » - Evening News Online, 10.21.11
Friday: President Obama announces that the U.S. military operation in Iraq, which began in March of 2003, is over; Also, crowds line up in Misrata, Libya, to get a last glimpse of Muammar Qaddafi's remains, as government officials continue to debate about where they'll bury him; Plus, After two years of increasing health care benefits, Wal-Mart is now asking for premium rate hikes and cutting company contributions to health savings accounts; And, Steve Hartman reports on a doctor who has been providing medical care exclusively for the homeless since 1992.
Watch Video » - Wal-Mart hacks health benefits
After two years of increasing health care benefits, Wal-Mart is now asking for premium rate hikes and cutting company contributions to health savings accounts. Wyatt Andrews reports on why the retail giant is hacking health benefits.
Watch Video » - Social Security Bump: Will it Help?
The Social Security cost of living increase will boost benefits, but seniors are saying it doesn't keep pace with out-of-pocket health care costs. Jill Schlesinger explains the discrepancy and offers some advice.
Watch Video » - Report: Day after Romney, Perry showdown
CBS News/National Journal campaign reporter Rebecca Kaplan reports from the Western Republican Leadership Conference on how Mitt Romney and Rick Perry fare the day after a heated presidential debate where immigration and health care were hot topics.
Watch Video » - Santorum, Gingrich pile on "Romneycare"
Mitt Romney's health care plan in Massachusetts came under fire again in Tuesday's Republican presidential debate with Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich leading the charges.
Watch Video » - Romney's "credibility" on health care attacked
Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich hammer Mitt Romney over health care; former Mass. Governor tells Gingrich "we got the idea" of individual mandate from you
Read Blog » - Major program from health care law abandoned
Obama administration pulls the plug on long-term care insurance plan, saying it can't be self-sustaining
Read Full Story » - House passes bill barring funding for abortions
Republicans say bill is necessary keep federal dollars from funding abortions, fulfilling a campaign promise and enraging Democrats
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Language in the Health Care Law May Prevent Kids With Pre-Existing Conditions From Getting Coverage Until 2014
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User's Guide to Health Reform: Despite New Taxes, Regulations on Insurance Companies, New Clients Will Keep Profits High
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With their latest debt plan, the president and leading Dems are changing the subject to Medicare
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