U.S. could make $15.1 billion profit on AIG bailout, GAO says The Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON --The U.S. government could end up pocketing $15.1 billion in profit from the bailout of insurance giant American International Group Inc., according to a new estimate by the Government Accountability Office. | The report came as the Treasury Department on Monday continued to wind down it...
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Dental care essential to maintaining health The Oklahoman BY DR. DAVID LIPSCHITZ | At every age, a trip to the dentist is important. Having all your teeth pulled and wearing dentures and plates is no fun and most importantly, readily preventable. | Thanks to improved dental care, fluoride in water, and more healthful lifestyles, dental cavities are ...
It's the little extras that matter in health insurance Canberra Times | FORGET hospital and ambulance cover. A survey of the reasons why people take out private health insurance reveals they are more interested in massages, gym memberships and plastic surgery. | A Galaxy Research survey of more than 1000 Australians fo...
It's the little extras that matter in health insurance Sydney Morning Herald | FORGET hospital and ambulance cover. A survey of the reasons why people take out private health insurance reveals they are more interested in massages, gym memberships and plastic surgery. | A Galaxy Research survey of more than 1000 Australians fo...
Insurers play hardball as the number of complaints soars The Daily Telegraph The number of consumers asking the financial ombudsman to resolve disputes rose by 25pc last year but many providers are play hardball. | The number of consumers asking the financial ombudsman to resolve disputes rose by 25pc last year but many provi...
Advocacy group criticizes Texas Department of Insurance for not taking federal dollars Austin American Statesman | The Texas Department of Insurance drew criticism Friday for not applying for federal money that would have extended a program the agency originally touted as one that "helps people without health coverage at a time when they need it most." | The Co...
Backers of health insurance rate regulation edge closer to ballot The Los Angeles Times | Supporters of a proposed ballot measure seeking tighter regulation of health insurance rates turned in 800,000 signatures statewide, confident that they will qualify for the Nov. 6 election. | In the coming weeks, county election offices and the Ca...
Serena Williams withdraws with back injury The Miami Herald | ROME -- Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Italian Open with a lower back injury shortly before she was scheduled to meet French Open champion Li Na in the semifinals on Saturday. | Williams said the problem also affected her earlier this week. | "It was feeling a little stiff and I don't think this is the right moment to force (it)," she sai...
Virginia's jobless rate remains the same in April Richmond Times Dispatch | Virginia's unemployment rate held steady at 5.6 percent in April as job growth slowed during the month, the Virginia Employment Commission reported Friday. | The jobless rate was unchanged from March, when it hit a three-year low. It was down from the year-ago April rate of 6.2 percent. | The state's jobless rate has been trending downward since ...
