Why a Backup Plan Is No Plan at All

I'm not sure which is worse: that sovaprevir is still on clinical hold or that if it ever gets off of clinical hold, the phase 2 data was nothing special.

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/09/30/why-a-backup-plan-is-no-plan-at-all.aspx

Preparing for the End of the Biotech Bubble

I'm going to go out on a limb and declare that we're in a biotech bubble. I have no idea if the bubble is in its early stages or if we're about to pop tomorrow.

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/09/30/preparing-for-the-end-of-the-biotech-bubble.aspx

Omeros gets orphan drug designation

Omeros said Monday that its drug OMS824 will get special incentives as regulators review the drug as a treatment for Huntington's disease.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/30/3660627/omeros-gets-orphan-drug-designation.html

Not all health care law exchanges will open Oct. 1

Residents and small business owners in certain states will not be able to fully sign up for a policy online in October because technical glitches have put enrollment on hold temporarily or forced state officials to implement old-fashioned work-arounds.

http://www.wcti12.com/lifestyle/health/not-all-health-care-law-exchanges-will-open-oct-1/-/13530662/22190166/-/dp69ls/-/index.html

Obamacare dispute sends gov't to brink of shutdown

Hours before a threatened government shutdown, the Senate has the next move Monday on must-do budget legislation that has fueled a bitter congressional dispute over President Barack Obama's signature health care law.

http://www.9news.com/rss/article/357576/188/Obamacare-dispute-sends-govt-to-brink-of-shutdown

VIDEO: US federal services face shutdown

The US government is facing a looming deadline to avert a shutdown of federal services amid political divisions over President Obama's healthcare law.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24326883#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Marc Caputo: Winners, losers and promises of Obamacare

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services had great Obamacare news last week: premiums nationwide will "be around 16 percent lower… The second part of that talking point - about future savings relative to year-old government estimates - is crucial to understanding the public-relations war over the Affordable Care Act.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/29/3659270/marc-caputo-winners-losers-and.html

Senate rejects House spending bill

Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, walks to the chamber as the House of Representatives works into the night to pass a bill to fund the government, at the Capitol in Washington, Saturday, Sept.

http://news.yahoo.com/government-shutdown-imminent-barring-an-unlikely-last-minute-deal-165129660.html

Bishops push for conscience protections in government funding

Washington D.C., Sep 30, 2013 / 01:04 pm .- Leaders of the U.S. bishops have written to lawmakers insisting on the importance of including religious liberty protections and the conscience rights of health care workers as part of government funding negotiations.

http://www.dfwcatholic.org/bishops-push-for-conscience-protections-in-government-funding-22221/.html

Will Arkansas advertise Obamacare despite vote today?

I reported earlier that a Tea Party insurrection had carried a Legislative Council vote in opposition to spending $4.5 million to advertise the availability of new insurance options under the Affordable Care Act, whether through the Medicaid expansion or health exchanges.

http://www.arktimes.com/ArkansasBlog/archives/2013/09/30/will-arkansas-advertise-obamacare-despite-vote-today

Under fire, 'Obamacare' going live with glitches

President Barack Obama's health care law has survived the Supreme Court, a battle for the White House and budget brinkmanship.

http://www.kten.com/story/23569862/under-fire-obamacare-going-live-with-glitches

Poll: 26 percent approve of GOP's handling of budget negotiations

... repeal the medical device tax. The House is planning on voting again to delay the individual mandate in the healthcare law for a year while also ending federal healthcare subsidies to members of Congress when they move over to the newly created ...

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/325555-poll-26-percent-approve-of-gops-handling-of-budget-negotiations-

WBOC to Hold Phone Bank About Affordable Care Act

SALISBURY , Md.- Ready or not, here it comes! A major portion of the Affordable Care Act takes effect Tuesday, Oct. 1. Are you prepared? The nation's new health care law is very complex.

http://www.wboc.com/story/23569335/wboc-to

Next steps for House and Senate as government shutdown, debt limit deadlines approach

As Congress confronts a potential federal shutdown Tuesday and an Oct. 17 deadline to extend the government's ability to borrow money, what to watch for: The House: Early Sunday, the Republican-led House approved a bill incorporating their latest additions to a must-pass government funding bill: a one-year delay in the nation's new health care law ... (more)

http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/u-s-government-shutdown-next-steps-for-lawmakers-in-senate-house-1.1476373?

Senate rejects House conditions on spending bill

On the brink of a government shutdown, the Senate voted 54-46 on Monday to strip a one-year delay in President Barack Obama's health care law from the bill that would keep the government operating.

http://washingtonexaminer.com/senate-rejects-house-conditions-on-spending-bill/article/feed/2110786?custom_click=rss

Obamacare: Blame game escalates as Republicans, Democrats try to stop government shutdown

Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas talks during a TV interview about the impasse over federal funding and the Affordable Care Act, Monday, Sept.

http://www.dailynews.com/government-and-politics/20130930/obamacare-blame-game-escalates-as-republicans-democrats-try-to-stop-government-shutdown

Some Republicans willing to approve bill without health care tag

For the first time since the showdown began more than a week ago, some Republican lawmakers are voicing dissent over the strategy that has been carried out at the insistence of members aligned with the tea party.

http://www.fox23news.com/news/national/story/Some-Republicans-willing-to-approve-bill-without-h/90U49VAS4E--EWMYo84Vkg.cspx?rss=41

Baron and Budd GranuFlo Lawsuit Lawyers Reviewing Claims Made By...

Filing of GranuFlo lawsuits is on the rise as the GranuFlo recall alleges serious side effect risk associated with GranuFlo use The GranuFlo recall lawyers at Baron and Budd are reviewing GranuFlo claims relating to the March 2012 GranuFlo and NaturaLyte recall.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/9/prweb11137364.htm

Some in House GOP seek new Obamacare delay

That would be the GOP's new condition for keeping the government open after a midnight deadline.

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/09/30/2601817/some-in-house-gop-seek-new-obamacare.html

FDAnews Announces Medical Device Mobile Apps Virtual Conference - Oct....

Smartphone technology opens a new world for medical device innovation. It also opens a can of worms with the FDA.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/9/prweb11179209.htm

Government Shutdown Looming

Some 800-thousand federal employees could be furloughed if the government shuts down at midnight because of a Congressional battle over the health care law.

http://www.kabc.com/common/page.php?pt=Government+Shutdown+Looming&id=16873&is_corp=0

E-cigarettes not harmless: Research

California, Sept 30 : Tobacco companies readily declare that a hip-looking 20-something puffing away on a sweet-flavored, smokeless "e-cigarette" is a health-savvy smoker who is avoiding the dangers of tobacco cigarettes while enjoying the smoking experience.

http://www.newkerala.com/news/story/73470/e-cigarettes-not-harmless-research.html

Orphan Drug Approved for Huntington's Disease

Omeros Corporation has announced that OMS824, its phosphodiesterase 10 inhibitor, has received an orphan drug designation from the FDA for the treatment of patients with Huntington's disease.

http://www.formkit.com/news/DailyDetail.cfm?chosen=67847

The Associated Press Goes to Bat For the Democratic Party

Why do Republicans never seem to come out ahead politically when they go toe-to-toe with the Democrats? Part of the reason, at least, is that the press, to a greater extent than at any time in our history, is monolithically Democrat.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3073010/posts

Despite claims, Obamacare gives Congress no special treatment

Some health reform opponents claim the Obama administration is giving members of Congress and their staffs special treatment under the Affordable Care Act.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3073004/posts

Cloud Computing: Healthcare Issues in a Digital Age -

Hospitals and health care providers must often look to third party vendors offering cloud computing solutions, but are these companies well-prepared to meet the HIPPA/HITECH Act privacy and security requirements as well as other Federal rules, regulations and ordinances applicable to the commerce in the cloud? Key concerns are privacy and security, ... (more)

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/cloud-computing-healthcare-issues-in-a-32035/

Senate rejects House government spending resolution that defunds Obamacare

The Senate on Monday rejected a House resolution that would have funded the federal government until Dec. 15 but delayed implementation of Obamacare for one year.

http://washingtonexaminer.com/senate-rejects-house-government-spending-resolution-that-defunds-obamacare/article/2536593?custom_click=rss

Healthcare apps help you decipher Obamacare

... - an app for that. Several apps are available for cell phones and tablets that provide information about the healthcare law. Here is a look at a few of them. What it does: Provides up-to-date information and answers to FAQs about the Affordable Care ...

http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/23565795/healthcare-apps-help-you-decipher-obamacare

New health law's 'family penalty' has employees, employers mulling change

Mitchell Jacover has learned that under new health law changes, his family could save money if his employer, Realty Trust of Portland, stops offering coverage to his wife, Allison Jansky, and 25-year-old daughter.

http://www.oregonlive.com/health/index.ssf/2013/09/new_health_laws_family_penalty.html

House to seek spending bill with new Obamacare provision

Republicans in the House of Representatives will make yet another attempt to change President Barack Obama's healthcare law by attaching it to a government funding bill needed by midnight Monday.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/30/us-usa-fiscal-house-issa-idUSBRE98T0Y120130930?feedType=RSS&feedName=politicsNews

Countdown: GOP unity frays as shutdown grows near

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev.,walks to a Senate Democratic caucus to discuss the ongoing budget fight, Monday, Sept.

http://www.sfgate.com/news/politics/articleGallery/Countdown-GOP-unity-frays-as-shutdown-grows-near-4855268.php

Federal workers prepare for shutdown process

With hours to go until a possible government shutdown, visitors tour the Rotunda of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Sept.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/30/3661177/federal-workers-prepare-for-shutdown.html

Do or die time as Congress faces shutdown

Lawmakers have one final day to try to prevent the first U.S. government shutdown in 17 years, but a deal appeared remote Monday as congressional leaders showed little intent to compromise.

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/international/americas/2013/10/01/390231/Do-or.htm

Shutdown looming, Senate rejects House GOP conditions on temporary spending bill

On the brink of a government shutdown, the Senate voted 54-46 on Monday to strip a one-year delay in President Barack Obama's health care law from the bill that would keep the government operating.

http://www.brandonsun.com/business/breaking-news/shutdown-looming-senate-rejects-house-gop-conditions-on-temporary-spending-bill-225836341.html?

Countdown: GOP unity frays as shutdown grows near

Even in advance of the 54-46 party-line Senate vote, the stock market dropped as fears spread that the first shutdown in 17 years would inconvenience millions and harm the economy.

http://newsok.com/countdown-gop-unity-frays-as-shutdown-grows-near/article/feed/597781?custom_click=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+newsok%2Fhome+%28NewsOK.com+RSS+-+Home%29

APNewsBreak: Ill. unveils health marketplace ads

Illinois officials plan to launch a long-delayed, $33 million advertising campaign to inform residents about a new health insurance marketplace Tuesday, the ads first appearing on the same day the marketplace goes live with details of benefits available under President Barack Obama's health care law.

http://newsok.com/apnewsbreak-ill.-unveils-health-marketplace-ads/article/feed/597977?custom_click=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+newsok%2Fhome+%28NewsOK.com+RSS+-+Home%29

Capitol Alert: Shutdown, or not - California launching health law Tuesday

California will forge ahead with the launch of its health insurance marketplace Tuesday, regardless of whether Congress fails to reach a last-minute deal to avert a federal government shutdown.

http://www.fresnobee.com/2013/09/30/3528016/capitol-alert-shutdown-or-not.html

New GOP idea: Pass one-week spending plan to keep government open

With just hours to go, the latest Republican idea to surface to keep the government from shutting down involves passing a continuing resolution that keeps funding the federal government for another week in order to buy more time to strike a deal with Democrats.

http://dailycaller.com/2013/09/30/new-gop-idea-pass-one-week-spending-plan-to-keep-government-open/

CNN Poll Congressional GOP would shoulder brunt of shutdown blame

If the government shuts down due to acrimony over the healthcare law, congressional Republicans will be blamed more than President Obama, a CNN poll indicates.

http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/index.php/sid/217426359/scat/b8de8e630faf3631/ht/CNN-Poll-Congressional-GOP-would-shoulder-brunt-of-shutdown-blame

Senator Bernie Sanders: Senate Votes Again to Avoid Shutdown

September 30 - The Senate today rejected a House maneuver to delay implementation of the Affordable Care Act and let employers deny health care for women as a condition for keeping the government open in a new fiscal year that begins on Tuesday.

http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2013/09/30-5

Health Care Dispute May Cause Shutdown

Compromise elusive, Republicans and Democrats engaged in finger-pointing Monday just hours before the first government shutdown in 17 years, driven by an intractable budget dispute over President Barack Obama's signature health care law.

http://www.wmal.com/common/page.php?pt=WATCH%3A+Health+Care+Dispute+May+Cause+Shutdown&id=46673&is_corp=0

Thousands in Hawaii could face furloughs under government shutdown

Thousands of federal employees in Hawaii, including several thousand civilian defense employees, could face immediate furloughs if Congress fails to reach an agreement on a funding bill by midnight, which would force a shutdown of the government.

http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/blog/morning_call/2013/09/thousands-in-hawaii-could-face.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_pacific+%28Pacific+Business+News+of+Honolulu%29

Questions linger as 'Obamacare' set to launch

A key part of the new program launches Tuesday when a new insurance marketplace goes online.

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/09/30/3234445/questions-linger-as-obamacare.html#storylink=rss

How can Congress prevent a shutdown?

How do over 500 men and women sworn to uphold and defend Constitutional duties that include "the power of the purse" keep government running after 12:01 a.m. Tuesday? It appears simple: pass an identical funding bill in both chambers of Congress.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/09/30/how-can-congress-prevent-a-shutdown/?hpt=po_c1

GOP congressman: It's time to move on, pass bipartisan bill

Rep. Charlie Dent, R-Pennsylvania, said Monday his party's strategy to chisel away at Obamacare through the short-term spending bill has been unsuccessful, and he's urging his colleagues to work with Democrats and avert a government shutdown.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/09/30/gop-congressman-its-time-to-move-on-pass-bipartisan-bill/

What Exactly Could Happen When the Government 'Shuts Down'? Here's a Quick Guide

UPDATE 2:10 p.m. EST - The U.S. Senate has rejected the House's budget bill, bringing us one step closer to a government shutdown.

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/09/30/what-exactly-will-happen-when-the-govt-shuts-down-heres-a-quick-guide/

Headaches as Obamacare is launched

Technical glitches and lack of public awareness, not to mention a political row, will mean bumpy beginning for health insurance revolution today People gather for information during a Planned Parenthood Affordable Care Act outreach event for the Latino community in Los Angeles.

http://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/1321540/headaches-obamacare-launched

Bill O'Reilly Has a Very Unique Idea on How to Avert a Gov't Shutdown

Fox News' Bill O'Reilly on Monday gave this insight into how to avert a government shutdown: Consider tying Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to a tree.

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/09/30/bill-oreilly-has-a-very-unique-idea-on-how-to-avert-a-govt-shutdown/

Shutdown Inches Closer: Senate Rejects Latest House Bill

On the brink of a government shutdown, the Senate voted 54-46 on Monday to strip a one-year delay in President Barack Obama's health care law from the bill that would keep the government operating.

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/09/30/shutdown-inches-closer-senate-rejects-latest-house-bill/

The House GOP's Legislative Strike

In January, demoralized House Republicans retreated to Williamsburg, Virginia, to plot out their legislative strategy for President Obama's second term.

http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2013/09/house-gops-legislative-strike.html

US Government Hurtles Toward Shutdown

A shutdown of the U.S. government appears to be more likely, as congressional Democrats and Republicans show no signs of compromise on a spending bill.

http://www.voanews.com/content/us-government-hurtles-toward-shutdown/1759519.html

Roby: Every American Deserves A Delay From ObamaCare, Senate Can Avoid Shutdown

In a rare Saturday session, the House of Representatives today approved changes to a Continuing Resolution which would delay ObamaCare for one year and repeal the medical device tax.

http://www.wtvy.com/home/headlines/Roby-Every-American-Deserves-A-Delay-From-ObamaCare-Senate-Can-Avoid-Shutdown-225720191.html

John Boozman, Mark Pryor Split on Budget Bill to Keep Government Operating

Arkansas' senators split Friday over a measure aimed at averting a federal government shutdown after the bill was stripped of a House-backed effort to defund the federal health care overhaul.

http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/94911/john-boozman-mark-pryor-split-on-budget-bill

Feds Approve Arkansas' Medicaid Waiver Request, Clearing Way for 'Private Option'

Arkansas became the first state on Friday to win federal approval to use Medicaid funding to purchase private insurance for thousands of low-income residents under the federal health care law, clearing the way for a model that several other states are eyeing.

http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/94889/feds-approve-arkansas-medicaid-waiver-request-clearing-way-for-private-option

The House Majority Whip Just About Guaranteed A Government Shutdown

If, as expected, the Senate tables both House-passed amendments that chip away at Obamacare , House Republicans plan to move a new continuing resolution that alters the Affordable Care Act.

http://www.sfgate.com/technology/businessinsider/article/The-House-Majority-Whip-Just-About-Guaranteed-A-4823453.php

ONC to Boost Data Exchange

After considering more than 200 comments to a March 2013 request for information on ways to accelerate health information exchange, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have identified a set of principles to guide new strategies.

http://www.healthdatamanagement.com/issues/21_10/ONC-to-Boost-Data-Exchange-46684-1.html

Calif. becomes laboratory for Affordable Care Act

A national health policy nonprofit on Thursday announced it is making California the focal point of a long-term research project to examine whether the Affordable Care Act lives up to expectations for the uninsured.

http://www.wbtv.com/story/23543029/calif-becomes-laboratory-for-affordable-care-act

As Oct. 1 nears, still questions about Obamacare

David Pillette said he's heard some grumbling from clients at the Salvation Army of York about the Affordable Care Act as Oct. 1, the first day to enroll, got closer.

http://www.ydr.com/opinion/ci_24201680/oct-1-nears-still-questions-about-obamacare

Fact check: More false claims about Obamacare

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, center, accompanied by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., left, and Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, right, express their frustration after the Senate passed a bill to fund the government, but stripped it of the defund "Obamacare" language as crafted by House Republicans, on Sept.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/09/29/fact-check-ted-cruz-obamacare-health-care/2890995/

Rockford Health Systems Jobs - Indeed.Com

Previous clinical experience is needed for this position. You must have an LPN licensure by the Illinois Dept.

http://www.examiner.com/article/rockford-health-systems-jobs-indeed-com?cid=rss

Marc Caputo: Winners, losers and promises of Obamacare

To place a Death Notice, please call 305-376-8901 or email obit@miamiherald.com .

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/29/3659270/marc-caputo-winners-losers-and.html

In government shutdown, Obamacare just rolls on

A partial government shutdown next week would leave the major parts of the law in place and rolling along, according to former Democratic and Republican budget officials, as well as the Obama administration itself.

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/23533352/in-government-shutdown-obamacare-just-rolls-on

Next steps as Congress works through budget mess

As Congress confronts a potential federal shutdown Tuesday and an Oct. 17 deadline to extend the government's ability to borrow money, what to watch for: -The House: Early Sunday, the Republican-led House approved a bill incorporating their latest additions to a must-pass government funding bill: a one-year delay in the nation's new health care law ... (more)

http://www.kansas.com/2013/09/29/3028955/next-steps-as-congress-works-through.html

House Republicans Really Believe Democrats Will Cave On Obamacare To Avoid A Government Shutdown

House Republicans may appear to observers to be pushing the government toward a shutdown, but that's not even remotely how they see it.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/29/house-republicans-obamacare_n_4013595.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FPolitics+%28Politics+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

Blame Game For Impending Shutdown Plays On

Congressional Republicans showed no signs Sunday of relenting on their efforts to dismantle President Obama's health care law on a stopgap funding bill, setting the course for the first government shutdown in 17 years starting Tuesday.

http://www.wltx.com/rss/article/251128/2/Blame-Game-For-Impending-Shutdown-Plays-On

Shutdown showdown intensifies over Obamacare delay

Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, walks to the chamber as the House of Representatives works into the night to pass a bill to fund the government, at the Capitol in Washington, Saturday, Sept.

http://www.marshfieldnewsherald.com/viewart/20130929/MNH0102/309290234

Next steps for House and Senate as government shutdown, debt limit deadlines approach

A sign in front of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's, R-Va., office door in the U.S. Capitol Sunday morning, Sept.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/next-steps-for-house-and-senate-as-government-shutdown-debt-limit-deadlines-approach/2013/09/29/d53f3a9c-2942-11e3-b141-298f46539716_story.html

Announcement looming, Sen. Wendy Davis pushes education funding

Four days before she is expected to announce her bid for governor, Democrat Wendy Davis on Sunday called for more state spending on education, roads and water to keep the Texas economy strong.

http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-09-29/announcement-looming-sen-wendy-davis-pushes-education-funding

AP's Lederman Frames Obamacare Opponents' Position: It...

Overheated and intellectually dishonest statements this weekend about the impending government shutdown have not been limited to politicians in Washington, or even to pundits and commentators.

http://www.bizzyblog.com/2013/09/29/aps-lederman-frames-obamacare-opponents-position-it-requires-government-to-kill-its-citizens/

National plug-in day

The Colts will be missing three injured starters Sunday against Jacksonville. Coach Chuck Pagano says Friday that running back Ahmad Bradshaw, defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois and Pro Bowl safety The Colts drove 72-yards to the end zone capped by a Andrew Luck to Reggie Wayne 5-yard touchdown pass to extend the lead to 34 to 3 with 1:22 left ... (more)

http://www.wthr.com/story/23560851/2013/09/29/national-plug-in-day

United States House vote brings government shutdown closer

Republicans defy Obama by backing measure to delay his health care law for a year; Senate Democratic leader says this will be rejected This sign could be the message for the American people as they ponder the chances of their government having to shut down.Photo: MCT The US House approved early yesterday a Republican plan that keeps the government ... (more)

http://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/1320826/united-states-house-vote-brings-government-shutdown-closer

US bracing for government shutdown no one wants

If the midnight Monday deadline passes without a deal, a shutdown would affect a wide range of programs, from national parks to the Pentagon.

http://www.courierpress.com/news/2013/sep/29/us-bracing-government-shutdown-no-one-wants/

Insurance advocates spread word on Pa. enrollment

Among those engaging in the effort are advocacy organizations that support the law, health care professionals and not-for-profit agencies that routinely help the poor get public assistance.

http://www.kansas.com/2013/09/29/3028445/insurance-advocates-spread-word.html

Next steps as Congress works through budget mess

An empty hallway at the entrance to Speaker of the House John Boehner's, R-Ohio, office suite in the U.S. Capitol Sunday morning, Sept.

http://www.sunherald.com/2013/09/29/4990967/next-steps-as-congress-works-through.html

Shutdown: GOP political tactic will mean failure for the U.S.

... until December 2013 - Delay Obamacare (ACA) for one year - Repeal a tax on medical devices (part of the healthcare law) - Fund U.S. troops, regardless of the government shutdown The White House responded, without hesitation, via White House press ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/shutdown-gop-political-tactic-will-mean-failure-for-the-u-s?cid=rss

States resist, build nascent insurance markets

Southern California has fired Lane Kiffin, ending the coach's tumultuous tenure a few hours after the Trojans lost 62-41 at Arizona State.

http://www.kwwl.com/story/23560296/states-resist-build-nascent-insurance-markets

Congress plays chicken as shutdown looms

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http://www.kcra.com/news/health/house-delays-health-care-law-shutdown-looms/-/11797232/22179694/-/l2618p/-/index.html

US Capitol Building Eerily Quiet As Government Shutdown Nears

... that ties funding governmental agencies with a one-year delay of President Barack Obama's landmark healthcare law. After a day of bitter debate and finger-pointing, Republicans in the House also voted to repeal a medical device tax that would ...

http://www.businessinsider.com/us-capitol-building-eerily-quiet-as-government-shutdown-nears-2013-9?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+businessinsider%2Fpolitics+%28Business+Insider+-+Politix%29

Flashback Quote of the Day

"Well I think the election changes that. It's pretty clear that the President was reelected. Obamacare is the law of the land." -- Speaker John Boehner, in an ABC News interview on November 8, 2012, on whether he would still try to repeal President Obama's health care law.

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2013/09/29/flashback_quote_of_the_day.html

House Will Send Another Bill to Senate

House GOP Whip Kevin McCarthy said the House "will send a third government funding the bill with 'a few other options' if the Democratically-controlled Senate rejects the bill passed in the House last night as expected," National Review reports.

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2013/09/29/house_will_send_another_bill_to_senate.html

U.S. Nears Shutdown

The U.S. government "moved to within hours of its first shutdown since 1996, as House Republicans redoubled their drive early Sunday to delay the new health care law and Senate Democrats stood firm against changing the law as a condition of funding federal departments," the Wall Street Journal reports.

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2013/09/29/us_nears_shutdown.html

House Republicans Dig In

Top GOP sources tell Politico that "the most likely scenario was that the House would pass a CR this weekend that would delay Obamacare for one year.

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2013/09/28/house_republicans_dig_in.html

Environmental Chemicals a Pregnancy Risk

From mercury to pesticides, Americans are exposed daily to environmental chemicals that could harm reproductive health, the nation's largest groups of obstetricians and fertility specialists said Monday.

http://www.edgefireisland.com/index.php?ch=health_fitness&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=149718

Who'll blink? Democrats, GOP in shutdown staredown

An empty hallway in the U.S. Capitol Sunday morning, Sept. 29, 2013, as a government shutdown looms, in Washington.

http://www.sfgate.com/news/politics/article/Who-ll-blink-Democrats-GOP-in-shutdown-staredown-4853898.php

DC takes day off from budget, works overtime on blame

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives was in recess Sunday after voting in the pre-dawn hours to keep the government funded through Dec. 15 but delay implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

http://www.kansas.com/2013/09/29/3028954/dc-takes-day-off-from-budget-works.html

For Idaho uninsured, exchange starts Tuesday

In this Friday Sept. 20, 2013 photo, Amy Dowd, executive director of the Idaho Insurance Exchange, discusses the insurance packages and other details of the online marketplace in Boise, Idaho.

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/For-Idaho-uninsured-exchange-starts-Tuesday-4854156.php

Claims House GOP is "united in true contempt" against the people

Democrat Congressman Cedric Richmond of New Orleans has blasted Republicans in the U.S. House for passing a continuing budget resolution that would fund the government but delay implementation of the President's health care law for one year.

http://www.wnoe.com/articles/local-news-135361/democrat-cedric-richmond-blasts-republicans-as-11693860/

Blame game for impending shutdown plays on

Congressional Republicans showed no signs Sunday of relenting on their efforts to dismantle President Obama's health care law on a stopgap funding bill, setting the course for the first government shutdown in 17 years starting Tuesday.

http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/usatoday/article/2891147

Who'll blink? Democrats, GOP in shutdown staredown

As the government teeters on the brink of a partial shutdown, congressional Republicans vowed Sunday to keep using an otherwise routine government funding bill to try to attack "Obamacare."

http://www.turnto10.com/story/23558860/wholl-blink-democrats-gop-in-shutdown-staredown

Alaska's online insurance market set to debut

The government's online health insurance marketplace is scheduled to go live Tuesday, allowing Alaskans to shop for private insurance and meet the requirements of the new federal health care law.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/29/3658825/alaskas-online-insurance-market.html

For Idaho uninsured, exchange starts Tuesday

Idaho's $70 million insurance exchange starts Tuesday, allowing about 200,000 people to enroll via its www.youridahohealth.org Internet site for federally subsidized insurance.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/29/3658752/for-idaho-uninsured-exchange-starts.html

House OKs bill aimed at improving drug safety

The House easily approved bipartisan legislation Saturday aimed at improving the safety of drugs produced by compounding pharmacies that mix customized pharmaceuticals.

http://www.newschannel5.com/story/23556593/house-oks-bill-aimed-at-improving-drug-safety

Topeka hospitals prepare for influx of patients after Obamacare

With the Oct. 1 opening of enrollment for health care offered by the Affordable Care Act, a field organizer with Enroll America canvassed at a bus stop earlier this week in Miami, Fla.

http://cjonline.com/news/business/2013-09-28/topeka-hospitals-prepare-influx-patients-after-obamacare

Opening up about affordable health care

After nearly three years of preparations, officials say the state's Health Insurance Marketplace will be up and running Tuesday for the start of open enrollment.

http://www.wvgazette.com/News/201309280078

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More than three years after President Obama's Affordable Care Act was signed into law, Oklahomans without health insurance can finally start shopping for coverage.

http://www.ktul.com/story/23560217/us-health-insurance-exchange-to-open-in-oklahoma

House Republicans Really Believe Democrats Will Cave On Obamacare To Avoid A Government Shutdown

House Republicans may appear to observers to be pushing the government toward a shutdown, but that's not even remotely how they see it.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/29/house-republicans-obamacare_n_4013595.html

Claims House GOP is "united in true contempt" against the people

Democrat Congressman Cedric Richmond of New Orleans has blasted Republicans in the U.S. House for passing a continuing budget resolution that would fund the government but delay implementation of the President's health care law for one year.

http://www.q93.com/articles/local-news-135361/democrat-cedric-richmond-blasts-republicans-as-11693860/

Perry: federal health care law has failed

Texas Gov. Rick Perry says President Barack Obama's health care law is a failure and should be defunded, but he doesn't think shutting down the federal government is a good option.

http://www.kvue.com/news/politics/Perry-federal-health-care-law-has-failed-225720931.html

Boehner slams Senate Dems' ' arrogance'

Senate Democrats must meet Sunday to vote on legislation funding the government, Speaker John Boehner said, calling their failure to do so "an act of breathtaking arrogance."

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/325357-boehner-slams-senate-dems-breathtaking-arrogance

Lee applauds House Republicans

... for moving a short-term funding bill that would delay, for one year, implementation of provisions in the healthcare law set to go into effect on Oct. 1st and repeal the medical device tax. "I support what the House has done. I support what the House ...

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/325361-lee-applauds-house-republicans

Deadline nearing, GOP seeks health care delay

Senate Democrats rejected the plan even before the House could post it online for the public.

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/09/28/2597760/shutdown-threat-puts-heat-on-house.html

House GOP Demands One-Year Delay On 'Obamacare'

Sources told the Associated Press that Republicans in the House of Representatives are insisting upon a one-year delay in the Affordable Care Act in order to stave off a government shutdown.

http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/09/28/house-gop-demands-one-year-delay-on-obamacare/

Reid: House GOP's Obamacare Plan Won't Fly

The Senate's top Democrat says his chamber will reject a new House Republican plan to avert a partial government shutdown.

http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/09/28/reid-house-gop-obamacare-plan-wont-fly/

House Resumes Budget Battle

The pressure is on for the U.S. House of Representatives, whose lawmakers are meeting Saturday in another effort to pass a federal budget and avoid a government shutdown.

http://www.voanews.com/content/house-resumes-budget-battle/1759191.html

A Disabled Person's Take (And a Question) on the ACA Debacle

As someone who studies history both here and abroad, this situation with the Affordable Care Act is all too familiar.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/09/28/1241522/-A-Disabled-Person-s-Take-And-a-Question-on-the-ACA-Debacle

Advocates advise patience with Mo. health exchange

But patients searching for insurance may want to practice some patience. Health care advocates say consumers should expect some initial technical troubles.

http://www.modbee.com/2013/09/28/2946573/advocates-advise-patience-with.html#storylink=rss

Congress voted before to repeal medical device tax

It's just that those earlier votes didn't count. Despite its unpopularity, both the White House and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., vowed this week they would not let Republicans make the tax a bargaining chip in averting a government shutdown on Tuesday.

http://www.modbee.com/2013/09/28/2946652/congress-voted-before-to-repeal.html#storylink=rss

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Locked in a deepening struggle with President Barack Obama, House Republicans demanded a one-year delay in major parts of the nation's new health care law and permanent repeal of a tax on medical devices Saturday as the price for preventing a partial government shutdown threatened for early Tuesday.

http://www.cw15kxvo.com/story/23554504/deadline-nearing-gop-seeks-health-care-delay

S. Texas provides gauge on health care law impact

Ash Estevan, second from left, and her brother Rikky Estevan meet with community organizer Amber Arriaga, second from right as Blanca Espinoza, right, does data entry at the Texas Organizing Project office in San Juan, Texas on Wednesday, Sept.

http://www.modbee.com/2013/09/28/2946549/s-texas-provides-gauge-on-health.html#storylink=rss

House maintains stand against Obamacare, Senate won't budge. Shutdown looms.

Republicans rallied around a budget plan Saturday to keep the government open but delay the new health care law for a year, storming toward a showdown with Democrats that looked increasingly likely to shut down the government when the current fiscal year ends Monday night.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/28/3656950/house-maintains-stand-against.html

Boil alert lifted for Village of Continental

Hundreds of people gathered Saturday to support the Steinfurth family as they said goodbye to Baby Elaina on Saturday.

http://www.13abc.com/story/23556638/boil-alert-lifted-for-village-of-continental

Hundreds gather for final goodbye to Baby Elaina

Eighteen-month-old Elaina Steinfurth went missing on June 2 and police discovered her body in an East Toledo Garage on September 5. Loved ones came together at Lake Township Cemetery to reflect on the toddler's short life and the things she will never see or do.

http://www.13abc.com/story/23556438/hundreds-gather-for-final-goodbye-to-baby-elaina

House bill delays 'Obamacare' 1 year, pays troops

Republican Rep. Devin Nunes of California told the AP that the new bill also would repeal a new tax on medical devices in the Affordable Care Act.

http://www.sunherald.com/2013/09/28/4988743/house-bill-delays-obamacare-1.html

Police: Ohio telecom company mishandled 911 calls

A telecommunications company in central Ohio is under investigation over allegations that it broke federal rules by intercepting 911 calls instead of smoothly transferring them to law enforcement dispatchers.

http://www.13abc.com/story/23556305/police-ohio-telecom-company-mishandled-911-calls

Next steps as Congress works through budget mess

As Congress confronts a potential federal shutdown Tuesday and a need by Oct. 17 to extend the government's ability to borrow money, what to watch for.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/politics/article/Next-steps-as-Congress-works-through-budget-mess-4852036.php

Ex-Ohio deputy gets prison for baby-sitting rape

A former Ohio sheriff's deputy convicted of raping a 5-year-old girl he was baby-sitting has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.

http://www.13abc.com/story/23556303/share-on-facebook-share-on-gmail-share-on-stumbleupon-share-on-email-share-on-print-more-sharing-services0-ex-ohio-deputy-gets-prison-for-baby

House OKs bill aimed at improving drug safety

The House easily approved bipartisan legislation Saturday aimed at improving the safety of drugs produced by compounding pharmacies that mix customized pharmaceuticals.

http://www.wkrn.com/story/23556593/house-oks-bill-aimed-at-improving-drug-safety

House Bill Would Delay 'Obamacare' 1 Year, Pay Troops

The Associated Press has learned that House Republicans will unveil a new bill for preventing a government shutdown on Tuesday that would also delay implementing the rest of President Barack Obama's health care law for one year.

http://nj1015.com/house-bill-would-delay-obamacare-1-year-pay-troops/

Reid rejects GOP plan for Obamacare delay

Just hours after the House Republicans demanded a one-year delay in the nation's new health care law and permanent repeal of a tax on medical devices Saturday as the price for preventing a partial government shutdown, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says the GOP plan will be rejected.

http://www.suntimes.com/22845168-418/reid-rejects-gop-plan-for-obamacare-delay.html

Top Senate Democrat says his chamber will reject House Republican plan to delay Obamacare

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., foreground, and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. , stand next to a countdown clock indicating three days to go before the federal government is due to run out of money, Friday, Sept.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/top-senate-democrat-says-his-chamber-will-reject-house-republican-plan-to-delay-obamacare-225653221.html

Dems open to back clean GOP bill to fund military in case of a shutdown

... The Hill that Democrats will support it if it's a clean bill that doesn't contain any unrelated cuts to the healthcare law. The bill is also expected to clear the Senate. House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said in a whip floor update that ...

http://thehill.com/blogs/defcon-hill/budget-appropriations/325313-dems-say-theyll-pass-gop-bill-to-fund-military-in-case-of-a-shutdown

S. Texas provides gauge on health care law impact

Promoters of the federal health care law have spent months crisscrossing border communities in South Texas.

http://www.kvue.com/news/state/S-Texas-provides-guage-on-health-care-law-impact-225653191.html

SC gearing up for launch of insurance exchange

South Carolina is among 36 states that opted against running its state exchange, leaving that to the federal government.

http://www.islandpacket.com/2013/09/28/2709934/sc-gearing-up-for-launch-of-insurance.html

In government shutdown, Obamacare just rolls on

A partial government shutdown next week would leave the major parts of the law in place and rolling along, according to former Democratic and Republican budget officials, as well as the Obama administration itself.

http://www.13abc.com/story/23533352/in-government-shutdown-obamacare-just-rolls-on

New GOP bill delays health law government shutdown looms

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Government Inches Closer to Shutdown

The federal government inched closer to its first shutdown in nearly two decades, with House Republicans taking a hard line today and pushing for a one-year delay of President Obama's health care law as a condition to keep the government running after the fiscal year ends on Monday.

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/government-inches-closer-shutdown/story?id=20407355

Manchin, Hagan Lobbied To Support One-Year Obamacare Delay

Moments after they emerged from a Saturday morning meeting, having agreed to another government funding bill that chips away at the president's health care law, House Republicans began openly lobbying conservative Democratic senators to embrace their approach.

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John Culberson's Reaction To House CR Plan: 'Like 9/11, Let's Roll!'

Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas, speaks during the news conference at the House Triangle on Wednesday, Sept.

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Top Senate Dem: House GOP Obamacare plan won't fly

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., foreground, and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. , stand next to a countdown clock indicating three days to go before the federal government is due to run out of money, Friday, Sept.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/28/3656900/top-senate-dem-house-gop-obamacare.html

House GOP Seeks Delay in Health Law

House Republican leaders on Saturday called for a one-year delay in the new federal health law as a condition of funding the government, a proposal that leaves Congress at an impasse over how to avoid a shutdown of federal agencies on Tuesday.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304526204579103192640919478.html?mod=trending_now_2

Government Shutdown Is Bad News For Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program

An increasingly likely government shutdown won't affect most of the federal government's safety net, like retirement and health insurance programs, but nutrition support for millions of women and babies could be in trouble.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/28/government-shutdown-wic_n_4004887.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FPolitics+%28Politics+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

GOP's Least Favorite Projects Will Keep Running During Government Shutdown

If Congress can't pass legislation to keep the government funded by Monday at midnight, the Smithsonian museums will close, the Centers for Disease Control will halt its influenza monitoring program and up to 800,000 federal workers will be furloughed.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/28/government-shutdown_n_4009289.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FPolitics+%28Politics+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

Reid rejects House GOP's plan, slams 'tea party anarchists'

... that his Democratic Senate will not accept any government funding bill that includes measures affecting the healthcare law. On Saturday, he dug in his heels. "Today's vote by House Republicans is pointless," Reid said in a statement. "As I have said ...

http://dailycaller.com/2013/09/28/reid-rejects-house-gops-plan-slams-tea-party-anarchists/

Obamacare divides in D.C. and San Diego

In this June 28, 2012 file photo, supporters of President Barack Obama\'s health care law celebrate outside the Supreme Court in Washington.

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/sep/28/obamacare-politics-exchange-opens/

New House GOP bill delays health law by 1 year

House Republicans on Saturday pushed the government to the edge of a partial shutdown next week, insisting that President Barack Obama's health care law be delayed a year in defiance of White House and the Democratic-controlled Senate.

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Locked in a deepening struggle with President Barack Obama, House Republicans demanded a one-year delay in major parts of the nation's new health care law and permanent repeal of a tax on medical devices Saturday as the price for preventing a partial government shutdown threatened for early Tuesday.

http://www.nebraska.tv/story/23554504/deadline-nearing-gop-seeks-health-care-delay

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The Obamacare delay, in a way, makes sense: Holding off on the implementing the health-care law would indisputably handicap it.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/09/28/how-obamacares-medical-device-tax-became-a-top-repeal-target/

Bachmann brings MNsure privacy scare into Obamacare funding debate [Legal Monitor Worldwide]

As the Senate voted Friday to advance a final government spending bill that doesn't defund Obamacare, U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann managed an hour of time on the House floor to air a passel of GOP objections to the health care law.

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/09/28/7444735.htm

House OKs bill aimed at improving drug safety

The House has approved legislation aimed at improving the safety of drugs made by compounding pharmacies, which mix customized medicines.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/sep/28/us-congress-compounding-pharmacies/

Top Senate Dem: House GOP Obamacare plan won't fly

The Senate's top Democrat says his chamber will reject a new House Republican plan to avert a partial government shutdown.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/sep/28/us-budget-battle-reid/

Congress voted before to repeal medical device tax

It's just that those earlier votes didn't count. Despite its unpopularity, both the White House and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., vowed this week they would not let Republicans make the tax a bargaining chip in averting a government shutdown on Tuesday.

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/09/28/3738962/congress-voted-before-to-repeal.html

Deadline nearing, GOP seeks health care delay

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, arrives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Saturday, Sept.

http://www.sfgate.com/news/politics/articleGallery/Deadline-nearing-GOP-seeks-health-care-delay-4852015.php

A risky fight for survival

Andrea Sloan is dying of ovarian cancer. Having exhausted all standard treatment options, her doctors say her best hope now is a new class of cancer drugs called PARP inhibitors.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/28/health/compassionate-drug-use/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_health+%28RSS%3A+Health%29

U.S. House passes bill to regulate drug compounding

The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday passed legislation that would give the Food and Drug Administration more authority to regulate companies that compound sterile drugs and ship them across state lines.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/28/us-usa-congress-fda-idUSBRE98R0DT20130928?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews

How budget showdowns could squeeze the US economy

Just as the U.S. economy is struggling to expand at a healthy pace, a pair of political standoffs threatens to slow growth and spook investors.

http://www.boston.com/travel/destinations/2013/09/28/how-budget-showdowns-could-squeeze-the-economy/YDhdBPcxahXjmCFt2PCOVM/story.html?rss_id=Top+Stories

CR Blues: Constant Brinkmanship Brings Fatigue

If you thought this week was bad, get used to it. The dysfunction in Congress is likely to make Capitol Hill life miserable for at least the next two months - if it doesn't consume yet another holiday season.

http://www.rollcall.com/news/cr_blues_constant_brinkmanship_brings_fatigue-227964-1.html?pos=hme

House bill delays 'Obamacare' 1 year, pays troops

Republican Rep. Devin Nunes of California told the AP that the new bill also would repeal a new tax on medical devices in the Affordable Care Act.

http://www.theolympian.com/2013/09/28/2747786/house-bill-delays-obamacare-1.html

Debt-Ceiling Deadline Nearing, GOP Seeks Health Care Delay

Locked in a struggle with President Barack Obama, House Republicans demanded a one-year delay in the nation's new health care law and permanent repeal of a tax on medical devices Saturday as the price for preventing a partial government shutdown threatened for early Tuesday.

http://www.thestreet.com/story/12052162/1/debt-ceiling-deadline-nearing-gop-seeks-health-care-delay.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+tsc%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Flatest-stories+%28TheStreet.com+Latest+Headlines%29

Republicans pick a shutdown-averting bargaining chip that Democrats have favored before

Lawmakers on both sides of the Capitol already have overwhelmingly rejected the medical device tax that House Republicans insist on repealing as a condition for keeping the government open.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/republicans-pick-a-shutdown-averting-bargaining-chip-that-democrats-have-favored-before/2013/09/28/6bc4008c-2877-11e3-8ab3-b5aacc9e1165_story.html

How budget showdowns could squeeze the US economy

Just as the U.S. economy is struggling to expand at a healthy pace, a pair of political standoffs threatens to slow growth and spook investors.

http://www.denverpost.com/economy/ci_24196602/how-budget-showdowns-could-squeeze-us-economy

Obama to House Republicans: vote to keep government open

President Barack Obama on Friday called on House of Representatives Republicans to stop "political grandstanding" and pass legislation to avoid a looming government shutdown without cuts to his healthcare law or other conditions.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/27/usa-fiscal-obama-idUSW1E8DE01M20130927?feedType=RSS&feedName=bondsNews

Shutdown impact: Tourists, homebuyers hit quickly

Storm clouds hang over Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, as the Republican-controlled House and the Democrat-controlled Senate stand at an impasse with Congress continuing to struggle over how to fund the government and prevent a possible shutdown.

http://www.newstalkradiowhio.com/ap/ap/defense/shutdown-impact-tourists-homebuyers-hit-quickly/nZ863/

Shutdown drama: Senate votes to avert it, but bit duel with House extending into the weekend

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., left, follows Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., right, the Democratic Policy Committee chairman, after a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept.

http://www.coastreporter.net/article/GB/20130927/CP07/309279972/-1/sechelt/shutdown-drama-senate-votes-to-avert-it-but-bit-duel-with-house&template=cpArt

It's just business: healthcare law's effect on the workplace

The list of major companies publicly pleading their case over rising prices and inability to retain workers once the new healthcare law takes effect has become like a row of dominoes.

http://www.wave3.com/story/23550659/its-just-business-healthcare-laws-effect-on-the-workplace

Senate Approves Bill Averting Government Shutdown

But it remains unclear whether the Senate and the Republican-run House will be able to complete a compromise bill in time to get it to President Barack Obama for his signature before the government has to close.

http://www.wdio.com/article/stories/s3174428.shtml?cat=10335

SEIU Under Investigation: 'Dues Skim' took $35 million from Medicaid recipients

The Detroit News reported that the State Bureau of Elections began a formal investigation of the Service Employees International Union regarding its financing of a ballot proposal last year.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3072076/posts

Debt ceiling: 8 things you need to know but wish you didn't

Why should you care about the debt ceiling? Honestly, you shouldn't have to. Problem is Congress has turned the debate over raising it into a national drama.

http://www.news4jax.com/news/money/Debt-ceiling-8-things-you-need-to-know-but-wish-you-didn-t/-/475848/22153224/-/fc2t0gz/-/index.html

US Senate Passes Bill To Avert Gov't Shutdown, Rejects Defunding Obamacare

But it remains unclear whether the Senate and the Republican-run House will be able to complete a compromise bill in time to get it to President Barack Obama for his signature before the government has to close.

http://www.digtriad.com/rss/article/300309/175/US-Senate-Passes-Bill-To-Avert-Govt-Shutdown-Rejects-Defunding-Obamacare

Open Blog Friday...

... Fund" (HIRIF) was tucked into Obamacare in order to give the IRS money to enforce the tax provisions of the healthcare law. The fund, totaling some $1 billion of taxpayer money, was used to roll out enforcement mechanisms for the approximately 50 ...

http://cjonline.com/blog-post/kevin-mcginty/2013-09-27/open-blog-friday

Obama to address press amid spending showdown on Hill

President Obama will deliver a statement Friday afternoon amid a congressional showdown over ObamaCare that threatens to force a government shutdown next week.

http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/325195-obama-to-give-statement-amid-spending-showdown

Obama criticizes GOP threats to 'burn the house down'

... Obama reiterated he would not negotiate on the debt ceiling or relent to GOP demands to delay or defund the healthcare law in exchange for funding the government. "My message to Congress is this: Do not shut down the government. Do not shut down the ...

http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/325231-obama-criticizes-gop-threats-to-burn-the-house-down

Liz Cheney: Ted Cruz would be one of my allies

If she gets elected to the Senate, Republican Liz Cheney says her political philosophy would be aligned with Ted Cruz and Mike Lee.

http://www.marionstar.com/usatoday/article/2884387

Senator Corker and Congressman DesJalais Comment on Defunding of ObamaCare

Affordable Care Act . This legislation will now head over to the United States House of Representatives to be voted on over the weekend.

http://wgnsradio.com/update-senator-corker-and-congressman-desjalais-comment-on-defunding-of-obamacare---state-rep-carr-also-chimes-in-cms-15231

Shutdown looming: Senate and House still at odds

Time running short, the Democratic-controlled Senate passed legislation Friday that would avert a partial government shutdown early next week.

http://www.the-daily-record.com/ap%20financial/2013/09/27/shutdown-looming-senate-and-house-still-at-odds

Liz Cheney: Ted Cruz would be one of my allies

If she gets elected to the Senate, Republican Liz Cheney says her political philosophy would be aligned with Ted Cruz and Mike Lee.

http://www.thetowntalk.com/usatoday/article/2884387

Romney disagrees with House GOP health care 'tactics'

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Shutdown looming: Senate and House still at odds

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, and House GOP leaders, speak to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept.

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The list of major companies publicly pleading their case over rising prices and inability to retain workers once the new healthcare law takes effect has become like a row of dominoes.

http://www.wtvm.com/story/23550659/its-just-business-healthcare-laws-effect-on-the-workplace

Feds approve Arkansas Medicaid expansion plan

Arkansas has become the first state to win federal approval to use Medicaid funds to purchase private insurance for thousands of low-income residents under the federal health care law.

http://dailycaller.com/2013/09/27/feds-approve-arkansas-medicaid-expansion-plan/

Forte Partners with Virtify to Optimize Disclosure Compliance

Forte and Virtify, Inc., a leading innovator in content and regulatory information solutions for the life sciences industry, announced the integration of Forte's OnCoreA Enterprise Research system with Virtify CTRRA .

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PHOTO: An undated stock photo of a doctor giving a child patient an injection.

At least 200 students in three counties had not turned in their certificate of immunization form as of Friday to prove they had received a Tdap shot.

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/hundreds-nc-students-suspended-vaccination-lapse/story?id=20398906

Senate OKs budget bill, but fight not over

A potential federal shutdown hurtling ever closer, the Senate dealt an emphatic defeat to a core of rebellious young conservatives Friday and approved legislation preventing government agencies from closing next week.

http://www.times-gazette.com/ap%20general%20news/2013/09/27/senate-oks-budget-bill-but-fight-not-over

Pro Obamacare video contest has $30,000 prize fund [VIDEO]

The Obama administration has launched a high-gloss campaign to convince young Americans that being forced to sign up for health insurance will make them"cool, but its pro-Obamacare video contest has already gotten one Bronx cheer.

http://dailycaller.com/2013/09/27/pro-obamacare-video-contest-has-30000-prize-fund-video/

Millennials are main target in the selling and success of Obamacare

The success or failure of Obamacare in the hands of Millennials, that's why a generation raised on the internet is being marketed to harder than any other.

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/23543473/millennials-are-main-target-in-the-selling-and-success-of-obamacare

Senate Blocks Effort to Strip Obamacare of Funding

But it remains unclear whether the Senate and the Republican-run House will be able to complete a compromise bill in time to get it to President Barack Obama for his signature before the government has to close.

http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/Senate-Blocks-Effort-to-Strip-Obamacare-of-Funding-225532332.html

Shutdown impact: Tourists, homebuyers hit quickly

Storm clouds hang over Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, as the Republican-controlled House and the Democrat-controlled Senate stand at an impasse with Congress continuing to struggle over how to fund the government and prevent a possible shutdown.

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/09/27/2596584/shutdown-impact-tourists-homebuyers.html#storylink=rss

Senate approves bill averting US government shutdown, but stalemate with House continues

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, and House GOP leaders, speak to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept.

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Senate+approves+bill+averting+government+shutdown+stalemate/8968349/story.html

NBC Launches Week of Programmingto Help Obamacare Succeed

... including President Obama. The headline of the press release reads: NBC News Launches "Ready or Not, the New Healthcare Law," a Multi-Screen Experience to Help Americans Get the Most Out of the Affordable Care Act Dr. Nancy Snyderman Answers Most ...

http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=753920

NBC News to airspecial series on Obamacare

... to a press release. Timed to coincide with the rollout of new insurance exchanges, "Ready or Not, the New Healthcare Law" begins airing Monday, Sept. 30. The series will appear on such network mainstays as "NBC Nightly News" and "Today," as well as ...

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Senate OKs budget bill, but fight not over It remains unclear whether ...

Democrat Wendy Davis, a state senator who catapulted to national prominence this summer with a filibuster over access to abortion, is running for Texas governor.

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Shutdown impact: Tourists, homebuyers hit quickly

If the government "shuts down" next Tuesday, your mail will still come. Doctors will see Medicare patients.

http://www.hudsonhubtimes.com/ap%20financial/2013/09/27/shutdown-impact-tourists-homebuyers-hit-quickly

Workers at federal agencies, museums and parks expecting furloughs if government ...

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, with Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., the Republican Conference chair, left, speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept.

http://www.nanaimodailynews.com/business/workers-at-federal-agencies-museums-and-parks-expecting-furloughs-if-government-shuts-down-1.640831

Shutdown impact: Travelers, homebuyers among the first to lose; effects would grow over time

Storm clouds hang over Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, as the Republican-controlled House and the Democrat-controlled Senate stand at an impasse with Congress continuing to struggle over how to fund the government and prevent a possible shutdown.

http://www.nanaimodailynews.com/business/shutdown-impact-travelers-homebuyers-among-the-first-to-lose-effects-would-grow-over-time-1.641150

Senate OKs budget bill, but fight is far from over

A potential federal shutdown hurtling ever closer, the Senate dealt an emphatic defeat to a core of rebellious young conservatives Friday and approved legislation preventing government agencies from closing on Tuesday.

http://www.thestarpress.com/viewart/20130927/NEWS06/130927006/Senate-OKs-budget-bill-fight-far-from-over

What the Doctor Told My Mother

My mother is 84 going on 85 and going through a hard time of it lately. She has several issues that have been exacerbated by losing my father about six months ago.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/09/27/1241897/-What-the-Doctor-Told-My-Mother

No Clear Path to Avoid Shutdown

U.S. House Speaker John Boehner speaks to the press after a House Republican meeting on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

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Stark Divide Between Blacks, Whites on Gun Control and Health Care

United Technologies/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll finds that contrasting racial attitudes loom as an ever more powerful force in politics.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3072059/posts

UPDATE 3-U.S. Senate votes to keep government open, now up to House

... running through Nov. 15, stripping out House of Representatives language to end funding for the U.S. healthcare law known as Obamacare. The House could vote on that measure in an unusual Saturday or Sunday session. But all indications were it would ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/27/usa-fiscal-idUSL2N0HN13820130927?type=companyNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews

Al Gore Disagrees With GOP

Former vice president Al Gore today had harsh words for lawmakers who are on the verge of allowing the government to shutdown over a bid to defund President Obama's health care law.

http://www.newstalkflorida.com/al-gore-disagrees-with-gop/?#038;#038;

Exclusive: Romney disagrees with GOP 'tactics'

Mitt Romney thinks Obamacare is a bad law that will hurt the country, but disagrees with how conservatives in Washington are trying to get rid of it.

http://thelead.blogs.cnn.com/2013/09/27/exclusive-romney-disagrees-with-house-gop-tactics-on-obamacare-in-d-c/?hpt=po_t1

Hey, Ohio! You can sign up for Obamacare, too

If you're in Ohio, you might not be aware that you can sign up for Obamacare starting next Tuesday.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/09/27/1241882/-Hey-Ohio-You-can-sign-up-for-Obamacare-nbsp-too

Zalicus' Z160 Receives Orphan Drug Designation for the Management of Postherpetic Neuralgia

Zalicus Inc. , a biopharmaceutical company that discovers and develops novel treatments for patients suffering from pain, today announced that Z160, its first-in-class, oral, state-dependent, selective N-type calcium channel modulator in development for chronic neuropathic pain has received Orphan Drug designation from the U.S. Food and Drug ... (more)

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Shutdown drama: U.S. senate votes to avert it

Members of Congress line the steps to the Senate door of the Capitol building on Capitol Hill in Washington, as Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., second from right, accompanied by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., right, and Vice President Joe Biden, waves as he walks the steps to mark his return to Congress, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013.

http://www.ctvnews.ca/business/shutdown-drama-u-s-senate-votes-to-avert-it-1.1473337

OK, This Is The Most Absurd Defense I Have Seen of Obama, At Least This Week

Dave Weigel notes a conundrum today: according to a new poll, 54 percent of the public disapproves of Barack Obama's handling of the deficit.

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Gore: Shutdown threat is 'political terrorism'

Former Vice President Al Gore unleashed some biting words Friday on the Republican-led strategy to defund Obamacare or risk a government shutdown.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/09/27/al-gore-threat-of-shutdown-is-political-terrorism/?hpt=po_t1

Senate votes to keep government running, fund Obamacare

The vote in the Democratic-controlled Senate set up a showdown with the Republican-led House of Representatives.

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/09/27/2808367/senate-votes-to-end-debate-over.html#storylink=rss

What a goverment shutdown would mean to you

If the government "shuts down" next Tuesday, your mail will still come. Doctors will see Medicare patients.

http://www.petaluma360.com/article/20130927/WIRE/130929594/-1/PT07?Title=What-a-goverment-shutdown-would-mean-to-you

Preparing for shutdown, government plans furloughs

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, with Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., the Republican Conference chair, left, speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept.

http://www.tribtown.com/view/story/ffa07ea4993c4708bd49aa5da30150f4/US--Budget-Battle-Furloughs

Government shutdown preparations include furloughs

More than a third of federal workers would be told to stay home if the government shuts down, forcing the closure of national parks from California to Maine and all the Smithsonian museums.

http://www.sbsun.com/government-and-politics/20130927/government-shutdown-preparations-include-furloughs

Obama's Small Business Health Markets Delayed for 1 Month

In the era of dwindling reimbursement and accountable care, CFOs and other senior finance leaders look to their I.T. systems for help.

http://www.healthdatamanagement.com/news/reform-law-small-business-health-markets-delayed-46665-1.html

In Government Shutdown, Obamacare Just Rolls On

A partial government shutdown next week would leave the major parts of the law in place and rolling along, according to former Democratic and Republican budget officials, as well as the Obama administration itself.

http://www.memphisdailynews.com/news/2013/sep/27/in-government-shutdown-obamacare-just-rolls-on/

Boehner: House Won't Pass 'Clean' Spending Bill

House Republicans will not simply pass a temporary spending bill from the Democratic Senate after it is shorn clean of a tea party plan to "defund Obamacare," House Speaker John Boehner said on Thursday.

http://www.memphisdailynews.com/news/2013/sep/27/boehner-house-wont-pass-clean-spending-bill/

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Gov. Terry Branstad says federal authorities haven't signed off on Iowa's low income health care expansion because they don't like the use of premiums in the plan.

http://www.whbf.com/story/23539811/iowa-gov-seeks-federal-approval-for-health-plan

County offering free rabies vaccines for dogs and cats Saturday

The rabies epidemic that gripped Gaston County in a vice more than a decade ago has long since passed.

http://www.gastongazette.com/news/local/county-offering-free-rabies-vaccines-for-dogs-and-cats-saturday-1.208843

D.C. Health Care Exchange Missing Medicaid Feature

The online marketplaces are a key part of President Obama's health care law. The District and 16 states are running their own exchanges, while other states are partnering with the federal government or leaving it to the feds entirely.

http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/09/26/d-c-health-care-exchange-missing-medicaid-feature/

News Summary: In shutdown, Obamacare just rolls on

STILL IN PLACE: A partial government shutdown next week would leave the major parts of President Barack Obama's health care law in place and rolling along.

http://www.kansas.com/2013/09/26/3022797/news-summary-in-shutdown-obamacare.html

The basics about Obamacare open enrollment

The goal of the Affordable Care Act is to provide affordable coverage for tens of millions of uninsured Americans, provide more comprehensive coverage, and to ultimately reduce costs.

http://www.cbs58.com/news/local-news/What-you-need-to-know-about-Obamacare-225371162.html

Reid: No plans to talk to Republicans on shutdown

The Democratic leader in the U.S. Senate said Thursday he has no intention of talking to the Republican House leader to avert a government shutdown.

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2013/09/26/Reid-No-plans-to-talk-to-Republicans-on-shutdown/UPI-11021380178800/

Roby Will Forgo Congressional Pay if Government Shutdown Affects Military Pay

... fully funding the government while removing funding for the President's increasingly unpopular and unworkable healthcare law. The Senate must act before the current spending authorization expires at midnight on September 30 in order to avoid a ...

http://www.wtvy.com/home/headlines/Roby-Will-Forgo-Congressional-Pay-if-Government-Shutdown-Affects-Military-Pay-225384822.html

New TCPA Rules Effective October 16, 2013

In 2012, the Federal Communications Commission revised its regulations under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act .

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FDA Issues Final Guidance on Mobile Medical Apps:...

On September 25, 2013, the Food and Drug Administration issued its long-awaited final guidance on health-related software applications intended for use on mobile devices.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/fda-issues-final-guidance-on-mobile-medi-92417/

Healthcare 411: Effects on Medicare

On October 1st, open enrollment begins for the Affordable Care Act, the government law mandating health care coverage.

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Joey Kennedy: Stands by far right/tea party faction doing real harm to mainstream Republicans

Far-right Gov. Robert Bentley refuses to expand Medicaid, even at federal government expense under the Affordable Care Act, in effect pushing many poor Alabamians off the health care cliff.

http://www.al.com/opinion/index.ssf/2013/09/stands_by_far_righttea_party_f.html

Boehner: House won't pass 'clean' spending bill

House Republicans will not simply pass a temporary spending bill from the Democratic Senate after it is shorn clean of a tea party plan to "defund Obamacare," House Speaker John Boehner said on Thursday.

http://www.wwltv.com/news/business/225304962.html

Excellus to issue refunds for overcharges

Excellus Health Plan Inc. in Rochester will refund $314,979 to some 427 seniors because of insurance policy overcharges, state officials announced Thursday.

http://www.rbj.net/article.asp?aID=201130

In government shutdown, Obamacare just rolls on

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON - Republicans pulling on the budget thread can't neatly unravel President Barack Obama's health care law.

http://WWW.KEYC.COM/story/23533352/in-government-shutdown-obamacare-just-rolls-on

More Obamacare Problems

Less than a week before it is scheduled to take effect, yet another key provision of U.S. President Barack Obama's socialized medicine law is being delayed.

http://www.fitsnews.com/2013/09/26/more-obamacare-problems/

News Summary: No 'clean' spending bill from House

NO CLEAN BILL: House Republicans will not simply pass a temporary spending bill from the Democratic Senate after it is shorn clean of a tea party plan to "defund Obamacare," House Speaker John Boehner said.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/26/3652600/news-summary-no-clean-spending.html

Rod Boshart wrote a new blog post: Iowa still awaiting full federal waiver on new Medicaid option

Iowa may have to delay implementing part of its bipartisan Iowa Health and Wellness Plan if federal officials do not grant a full waiver on the program by next week, Gov. Terry Branstad said Thursday.

http://thegazette.com/2013/09/26/iowa-still-awaiting-full-federal-waiver-on-new-medicaid-option/

Analysis: La. budget needs $200M from tax amnesty

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press BATON ROUGE - As Louisiana's latest amnesty program for delinquent taxpayers began Monday, state officials are grappling with dueling concerns as they urge people to pony up what they owe.

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How would Terry McAuliffe govern Virginia?

Should Terry McAuliffe indeed win Virginia's gubernatorial election in a few weeks, a result most current polls indicate is a distinct possibility if not a probability given his growing support among potential female voters, style will be something to watch.

http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/09/mcauliffe-s-potential-ascension-prompts-intrigue-94543.html

Colo. farmers arrested in listeria outbreak that killed 33

Eric and Ryan Jensen, ages 37 and 33, of the now-bankrupt Jensen Farms were arrested on six misdemeanor charges of introducing adulterated food into interstate commerce.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/09/26/colorado-cantaloupe-listeria/2877913/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomNation-TopStories+%28USATODAY+-+Nation+Top+Stories%29

Regulations on Best Electronic Cigarettes Products Reviewed by DigitalSmoke.org

Electronic Cigarettes industry is now supporting genuine regulations for the sake of the society says electronic cigarette reviews.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/regulations-on-best-electronic-cigarettes-products-reviewed-by-digitalsmokeorg-341051.htm

The Latest Toolbox

Learn how membership is making more than 800 of the leading associations, organizations, and client firms smarter, faster, more powerful.

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With Shutdown Looming, House GOP Split over Obamacare Strategy

House Republicans are divided over whether to pursue a debt-ceiling vote before or after the Senate sends back its continuing resolution, a tactical dilemma that has lawmakers flying blind into a critical weekend of work that will either avert -- or usher in -- a government shutdown.

http://www.nationaljournal.com/congress/with-shutdown-looming-house-gop-split-over-obamacare-strategy-20130926

Covered California Service Center Set to Open in Rancho Cordova

Representatives of Covered California will soon officially open California's new health benefit exchange at the Covered California Service Center in Rancho Cordova.

http://www.kfbk.com/articles/kfbk-news-461777/covered-california-service-center-set-to-11687893/

Boxer Attacks Republicans for Trying to Stop Affordable Care Act

California Senator Barbara Boxer spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday calling on Republicans to stop their threats to shut down the government if the Affordable Care Act isn't defunded.

http://www.kfbk.com/articles/kfbk-news-461777/boxer-attacks-republicans-for-trying-to-11687310/

Postmaster: Money woes behind rate hike request

Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said Thursday the Postal Service had no choice but to ask for an emergency rate hike given the agency's dire finances.

http://www.krmg.com/ap/ap/transportation/postal-rate-hike-proposal-faces-senate-scrutiny/nZ7kB/

GOP Trades Shutdown Frying Pan For Debt Ceiling Fire?

With federal agencies set to close their doors in five days, House Republicans began exploring a potential detour on the path to a shutdown: shifting the fight over President Obama's health-care law to a separate bill that would raise the nation's debt limit.

http://coloradopols.com/diary/49916/gop-trades-shutdown-frying-pan-for-debt-ceiling-fire

Cardin warns of impact of federal budget tensions

The focus in Congress this week is a temporary spending bill to defund a new health care law and a potentially looming government shutdown.

http://www.gazette.net/article/20130925/NEWS/130929306/-1/cardin-warns-of-impact-of-federal-budget-tensions&template=gazette

Federal furlough notices in next 24-36 hours

Barring a sudden turn in stalemated budget talks, federal workers will begin to get verbal furlough notices in the next 24 to 36 hours, according to a top union official briefed by the White House budget office on Thursday.

http://www.kxly.com/news/money/Federal-furlough-notices-in-next-24-36-hours/-/116108/22135090/-/fa1q2x/-/index.html

congressional efforts to defund Obamacare

House Republicans will not simply pass a temporary spending bill from the Democratic Senate after it is shorn clean of a tea party plan to "defund Obamacare," House Speaker John Boehner said on Thursday.

http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_24181391

U.S. stocks bounce back from selling spree

U.S. stocks rose on Thursday, with the S&P 500 rebounding after its longest decline this year, as a larger-than-expected drop in jobless claims mostly overrode worries about a budget standoff on Capitol Hill.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-stocks-up-in-rebound-from-loss-streak-2013-09-26?link=MW_popular

Online enrollment in Obamacare delayed for small businesses

Small businesses won't be able to enroll online for health insurance through Obamacare's new exchanges until at least November.

http://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/news-wire/2013/09/26/online-enrollment-in-obamacare-delayed.html

Anti-Obamacare sen. gives 21-hr speechSeptember 27, 2013 WASHINGTON...

A conservative Republican senator has ended a marathon Senate speech opposing President Barack Obama's health care law after talking for 21 hours, 19 minutes.

http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0000676494

Obama: Affordable Health Care a Right, Not a Privilege

By Lucy Westcott, CNS Days before a key provision of his health care law takes effect, President Barack Obama told an audience in Prince George's County Thursday that affordable health care in the United States is a right and not a privilege and called on Maryland to help spread the word about the Affordable Care Act.

http://bowie.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/obama-affordable-health-care-a-right-not-a-privilege

Ryan O'Connell and Neil Berman: Obamacare primer

Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act, was signed into law by President Barack Obama in March 2010.

http://www.montereyherald.com/business/ci_24182227/ryan-oconnell-and-neil-berman-obamacare-primer?source=rss

Obama denounces 'irresponsible' health care critics

President Obama denounced "irresponsible" Republican critics of his health care law today, saying their threats could trigger a damaging government shutdown and a U.S. credit default in the weeks ahead.

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013309260134

White House won't negotiate on medical device tax, Politico says

White House won't negotiate on medical device tax, Politico says The White House will not negotiate with Republicans on changes to the medical device tax included in the Affordable Care Act, press secretary Jay Carney said today, according to Politico.

http://www.theflyonthewall.com/permalinks/entry.php/MDT;JNJ;BSX;STJid1892919/MDT;JNJ;BSX;STJ-White-House-wont-negotiate-on-medical-device-tax-Politico-says

Is The Market Tipping A Bearish Hand?

The Senate likely will not vote on a stopgap spending bill until this weekend, leaving the House just one full workday to act before spending authority for the federal government expires on Oct. 1. The House and Senate are at odds over language that withdraws funding for the 2010 health-care law.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1715402-is-the-market-tipping-a-bearish-hand?source=feed

Obama, GOP agree on a name: 'Obamacare'

President Obama and his Republican critics do agree on one thing about the new health care law -- the term "Obamacare."

http://www.centralohio.com/usatoday/article/2878027

The Obamacare Chronicles: the Democrat wall begins to crack

One of the points Republicans and conservatives have made again and again since President Obama illegally delayed the Obamacare employer mandate is the gross unfairness of not also delaying the individual mandate, the requirement that Americans as a price of their existence buy heath insurance or pay a tax.

http://sistertoldjah.com/archives/2013/09/26/obamacare-chronicles-democrat-wall-begins-crack/

Lilly drug fails in breast cancer trial, shares fall

The drug, ramucirumab, has been successful in gastric cancer trials and is also being tested for colon, liver and lung cancers, with key late stage data on those three expected next year.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/business/a/-/world/19131507/lilly-drug-fails-in-breast-cancer-trial-shares-fall/

Is It Time To Go Long Sarepta Therapeutics?

Shares of Sarepta Therapeutics jumped a princely 18% last Friday and have largely traded upwards ever since.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1715472-is-it-time-to-go-long-sarepta-therapeutics?source=feed

DeltaScan.Org Reviews Electronic Cigarette Facts That Must Be Known Before Buying Them.

It took 53 years for the electronic cigarette to develop from an idea to an estimated $1.7 billion per year industry.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/deltascanorg-reviews-electronic-cigarette-facts-that-must-be-known-before-buying-them-341005.htm

E Cigarette Regulations Need More Time Says CASAA Reviews DigitalSmoke.org

FDA is being pressurized to form e cigarette regulations quickly by health organizations and law makers who are continually writing letters to FDA and other high official to directly and indirectly put pressure on FDA to formulate e cigarette regulations swiftly but CASAA, Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association has on paper ... (more)

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/e-cigarette-regulations-need-more-time-says-casaa-reviews-digitalsmokeorg-341041.htm

Texas AG Sets Record in Child Support Collections

To date, more than $27 billion in child support has been collected since Attorney General Abbott took office in December 2002.

http://thepolicenews.net/default.aspx?newsletterid=40191&act=Newsletter.aspx

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In this Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, file photo, U.S. Postal Service letter carrier, Jamesa Euler, delivers mail, in Atlanta.

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/politics/article/Postmaster-Money-woes-behind-rate-hike-request-4844933.php

Colorado cantaloupe farmers face criminal charges in 2011 listeria outbreak

The owners of the farm linked to the Colorado 2011 cantaloupe listeria outbreak that killed 33 and sickened at least 147 people in 28 states have been charged criminally, U.S. Attorney for Colorado John Walsh announced Thursday.

http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2013/09/26/colorado-cantaloupe-farmers-face.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_36+%28Pharmaceutical+Industry+News%29

Maine Officials Warn Consumers About Scammers Using Health Reform Law

Maine's Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa and Gov. Paul R. LePage are warning the public about scams related to the federal health reform law .

http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/east/2013/09/26/306378.htm

Yet Another Misleading Presidential Pitch for Obamacare

President Obama and former President Bill Clinton yesterday tried to persuade Americans, particularly young adults, to enroll in Obamacare's government exchanges.

http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/359517/yet-another-misleading-presidential-pitch-obamacare-nina-owcharenko

Sen. Ted Cruz ends 21-hour marathon speech against Obamacare

Tea party conservative Sen. Ted Cruz ended his all-night talkathon to dismantle President Barack Obama's health care law after 21 hours and 19 minutes as the Senate pushed ahead to a test vote Wednesday on a bill to avert a government shutdown.

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/government-and-politics/20130925/sen-ted-cruz-ends-21-hour-marathon-speech-against-obamacare

U-M policy expert: Michigan Medicaid expansion a 'pragmatic' model for Republican-led states

A new Michigan law designed to reform Medicaid and expand eligibility could serve as a model for other Republican-led states still considering their options under the Affordable Care Act.

http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/09/u-m_policy_expert_michigan_med.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+michigan-news+%28Michigan+News%2C+Updates%2C+Photos%2C+Videos+and+Opinions+-+MLive.com%29

Anti-shutdown bill advances; big fight still looms

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas talks to reporters as he emerges from the Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept 25, 2013, after his overnight crusade railing against the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as "Obamacare."

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/texas/articleGallery/Anti-shutdown-bill-advances-big-fight-still-looms-4841343.php

Miami-Dade Vows To Defy Gov. Scott On ACA Navigators

Miami-Dade County is joining Broward County in a move to ignore Governor Rick Scott's decision to ban healthcare navigators from state health department buildings.

http://miami.cbslocal.com/2013/09/25/miami-dade-vows-to-defy-gov-scott-on-aca-navigators/

Ted Cruz was swamped by the media after a 21-plus hour speech in opposition to Obamacare.

Sen. Ted Cruz ended his marathon talking protest of President Obama's health care law about noon Wednesday, as the Senate headed toward a procedural vote on a measure that would eventually continue its funding.

http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/399476/3/Cruz-ends-Obamacare-protest-ahead-of-key-Senate-vote

Rick Perry Breaks With Ted Cruz, Calls Federal Shutdown 'Nonsensical'

In an interview with ABC News last week , Texas Gov. Rick Perry called the idea of shutting down the government if Obamacare is not defunded "nonsensical" - staking out a position in stark contrast to fellow Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, who concluded a more than 21-hour protest speech over that very issue on the Senate floor on Wednesday.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/09/rick-perry-breaks-with-ted-cruz-calls-federal-shutdown-nonsensical/

State's premiums unveiled under new healthcare law

... initially thought. The report comes just one week before the feds begin open enrollment for the nation's new healthcare law on Oct. 1. The plans will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2014, when virtually all Americans are required to carry healthcare plans ...

http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/23526408/states-premiums-unveiled-under-new-healthcare-law

Sen. Cruz ends talkathon against Obamacare

The tea party conservative stopped speaking at 12 noon EDT Wednesday, sitting down to yield the floor.

http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/09/25/3226695/sen-cruz-ends-talkathon-against.html#storylink=rss

Winners, losers in Louisiana under ACA

BATON ROUGE -- Most people won't see a difference but Louisiana will have winners and losers when the Affordable Care Act goes into effect Jan. 1, Jan Moller, head of the Louisiana Budget Project, said this morning during a call-in presentation on the federal healthcare changes.

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shreveporttimes.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013130925015%26nclick_check%3D1

Medicaid director heads to company that wants NC business

Steckel is leaving her $210,000 state position to be senior director of public policy at WellCare Health Plans, which provides managed care plans for Medicaid and Medicare.

http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/09/24/3225232/medicaid-director-heads-to-company.html#storylink=rss

Why you should care about latest govt budget fight

Ron Kirby, a member of the Tea Party, holds a sign against Obamacare outside the Senate side of the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Sept.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/politics/articleGallery/Why-you-should-care-about-latest-govt-budget-fight-4842770.php

Administration locks in premiums for ObamaCare as enrollment drive begins

... accounting of every plan. Still, the administration touted the initial rate information as a sign that the healthcare law will live up to promises of affordable care. "The marketplaces clearly are providing more competition," Gary Cohen, the ...

http://thehill.com/blogs/healthwatch/health-reform-implementation/324637-administration-locks-in-premiums-for-obamacare-as-enrollment-drive-begins

Pennsylvania residents to get low health care rates under new plan, report says

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett listens to doctors during a live telemedicine demonstration at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Education Simulation Center on Sept.

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2013/09/pennsylvania_residents_to_get.html

Denise Likar Named Vice President of Independence at Home, a Division of SCAN Health Plan

Independence at Home is the home and community-based services division of SCAN Health Plan, one of the nation's largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130925006427/en/Denise-Likar-Named-Vice-President-Independence-Home

Obama on Obamacare: "We did raise taxes on some things."

Some things?! You've got to be kidding me This is not just a train wreck, it is an absolute horror story for each and every family in America.

http://www.rightwingnews.com/barack-obama/obama-on-obamacare-we-did-raise-taxes-on-some-things/

Cruz ends talkathon, Senate heads toward vote

Tea party conservative Sen. Ted Cruz ended his all-night talkathon to dismantle President Barack Obama's health care law after 21 hours and 19 minutes as legislation required to avert a partial government shutdown at midnight Monday easily cleared an initial Senate hurdle.

http://www.theday.com/article/20130925/NWS13/130929816/1047/NWS

Synta to Host Investor Reception and Webcast at the 2013 European Cancer Congress

Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. announced today that the Company will host an investor reception and webcast to discuss the development of its lead drug candidate, ganetespib, for the treatment of lung and breast cancers at the 2013 European Cancer Congress , which is taking place September 27 - October 1 in Amsterdam.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130925006145/en

Feds reveal health plan rates, choices for Utah

The Obama administration revealed a sampling of premiums and insurance plan choices in Utah and 35 other states where the federal government is launching health insurance marketplaces.

http://www.macon.com/2013/09/25/2684493/feds-reveal-health-plan-rates.html#storylink=rss

Government shutdown won't hinder air traffic control in Cobb

As Congress continues to risk a government shutdown by delaying the passage of a federal budget, the county's airport is preparing for the worst.

http://www.mdjonline.com/view/full_story/23687527/article-Government-shutdown-won-t-hinder-air-traffic-control-in-Cobb?instance=home_top_bullets

Cruz ends protest, Senate votes 100-0 to take up budget bill

From Senate video: Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaking on the Senate floor at the U.S. Capitol in Washington regarding the Affordable Care Act.

http://www.kansas.com/2013/09/25/3020729/cruz-ends-protest-senate-votes.html

Here's a look at expected premiums in Wisconsin

The Leo Frigo Bridge in Brown County is closed in both directions this morning for a maintenance issue, according to Green Bay police.Police did not know the exact problem, but state crews will be inspecting Detailed inspections need to be made, and Governor Walker and Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb say there's no timeline for reopening or ... (more)

http://www.wbay.com/story/23528743/heres-a-look-at-expected-premiums-in-wisconsin

Suamico Elementary Receives National Award of Excellence

Today, Suamico Elementary received the 2013 National Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence.

http://www.wbay.com/story/23527804/2013/09/25/suamico-elementary-receives-national-award-of-excellence

Thousands upon thousands of children are abused every day

Bella Capo came out of hiding to write her upcoming book "La Bella Mafia." Although one of the most painful things she has ever done, she says, "It was what I had to do in order to help even one person deal with abuse."

http://www.examiner.com/article/thousands-upon-thousands-of-children-are-abused-every-day

Cruz ends talkathon, Senate heads toward vote

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas talks to reporters as he emerges from the Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept 25, 2013, after his overnight crusade railing against the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as "Obamacare."

http://www.seattlepi.com/news/texas/article/Cruz-ends-talkathon-Senate-advances-spending-bill-4841343.php

More of the Obamacare debate

Finally, Wonkblog's Ezra Klein and Project HOPE's Gail Wilensky discuss the fact that discussion of the success or failure of the health care law has centered on the role of young and healthy people, not the older and sicker people who are the main focus of the health care system.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/09/25/watch-more-clips-from-the-wonkblog-obamacare-debate/

Bill Clinton's Govt Shutdown Lessons

Polls show that most Americans will blame House Republicans - not President Obama or congressional Democrats - if Speaker John Boehner and his tea party-driven caucus continue to insist that the president either defund Obamacare or shut down the federal government.

http://www.newsmax.com/LannyDavis/Clinton-Government-Shutdown-Gingrich/2013/09/25/id/527672

Cruz ends talkathon, Senate advances spending bill

The sun rises over the U.S. Capitol as Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, continues his filibuster on the Senate floor in Washington, Wednesday, Sept.

http://bostonherald.com/business/healthcare/2013/09/cruz_ends_talkathon_senate_advances_spending_bill?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bostonherald%2Fnews+%28News+%26+Opinion+-+BostonHerald.com%29

McArdle: IT Is One of Obamacare's Weakest Links

During the design and passage of the Affordable Care Act, its architects and supporters described a fantastic new system for buying insurance.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-09-25/it-is-one-of-obamacare-s-weakest-links.html