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By Robert Pear Nov. 6, 2009

As the House moved toward climactic votes on legislation to remake the health care system, the Congressional Budget Office said Monday that middle-income families might be required to pay 15 percent to 18 percent of their income on insurance premiums and co-payments under the proposal.

World and Nation

CBO Says Senate Health Bill May Cut Cost for Many

By Robert Pear and David M. Herszenhorn Dec. 1, 2009

The Congressional Budget Office said Monday that the Senate health bill could significantly reduce costs for many people who buy health insurance on their own, and that it would not substantially change premiums for the vast numbers of Americans who receive coverage from large employers.

World and Nation

Shorts (right)

By Robert Pear Oct. 30, 2009

House Democrats on Thursday unveiled their bill to remake the health care system and said they had the votes to pass it. But Republicans said gimmicks had been used to hide the measure’s long-term costs.

World and Nation

Pressed, Sen. Reid Says Health Bill May Have Public Option

By Robert Pear and David M. Herszenhorn Oct. 23, 2009

Under immense pressure from the liberal wing of his caucus, the Senate majority leader, Harry Reid, has told colleagues that he may include a government-run health insurance plan in a health care bill he will soon take to the Senate floor, Democratic senators said Thursday.

World and Nation

Presidential Veto Stands; Child Health Insurance Fails in House

By Robert Pear and Sheryl Gay Stolberg Oct. 19, 2007

The House on Thursday upheld President Bush’s veto of a bill to provide health insurance to 10 million children, but Democrats vowed to send it back to him next month, with minor changes, in the belief that they could ultimately prevail.

World and Nation

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By Robert Pear Sep. 25, 2007

President Bush and the Democratic-controlled Congress prepared Monday for a showdown over the future of health insurance for more than 10 million children.

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