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Koch Industries Fought the Health Care Law, But Sought Funds From It

Koch Industries' billionaire owner criticized the government for its "takeover" of health care, but after it passed, his company applied for funding under the new law--and is getting it.

What Health Care Reform Means

‘Black Liquor,’ the Sequel

The presence of some biofuel language in the health care reconciliation bill has been explained -- sort of.

Investigations You Need to Read: Monday

How the Health Care Bill Comparison News Application Came Together

A podcast tells how ProPublica put together its chart of changes in the health care bill.

‘Medicare Tax’ Now to be Called ‘Unearned Income Medicare Contribution’

Changes to the health care conciliation proposal avoid the word "tax" when dealing with the Medicare assessment.

Investigations You Need to Read: Wednesday

Biofuel/Health Care Mystery Demystified

A provision in the health care reconciliation bill would save the government billions by curbing a biofuel tax credit.

Investigations You Need to Read: Tuesday

Investigations You Need to Read: Monday

Why You Should Check Out the Health Care Bills Side by Side

ProPublica offers a side-by-side comparison of the Senate health care bill and the one likely to go before the House this weeken

‘Deem and Pass’ Unlikely to Be Reversed in Courts, Experts Say

The possibility that the House would use a tactic known as "deem and pass" to pass the Senate's health care bill without actually voting on the bill raises the question of whether the measure is constitutional or subject to overturning by the Supreme Court.

As Health Care Vote Nears, Another Troubling Insurance Story

A report details one insurance company's practice of canceling the policies of people with HIV.

Pfizer CEO Gets Pay Raise for Influencing Public Policy

A Pfizer proxy statement praises Jeff Kindler's efforts to block the importation of cheaper drugs.

In San Diego, Residents Find Welfare Benefits Elusive

A study finds low enrollment and high denial rates in San Diego County's major welfare initiatives.

Two Cents Short, Company Tried to Cancel COBRA Benefits

A laid-off worker in Florida has to fight to restore his insurance after a mistake worth pennies.

What Health Care Reform Means for: ‘Young Invincibles’

Reform bills would require young people to have insurance coverage.

February 2012

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