Bankruptcy and Medical Debt, 2003 and 2004 just over 50% of filings resulted from medical debt

According to BCS Alliance.com, credit and debt solutions, nearly 50% of personal bankruptcies filed in 2003 and 2004 were the result of medical debt but a surprising number of those that filed had insurance and there were other options.

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Texas is the new retirement mecca -- latimes.com

Reporting from Galveston, Texas - After trying out Pasadena, Atlanta and Miami, Lilian Junco decided this was the place to retire.

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Geithner: need stimulus, not financial transactions tax: Thomson Reuters Business News - MSN Money

Geithner says that the US favors stimulus over financial transaction taxes, whereas Britain says that a transaction fee should be charged and the funds used for future bank failures and bail outs. Canada is supporting the US position at the G20.

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After Fox News, next on Obama hit list: Chamber of Commerce? | csmonitor.com

Does the President actually have an enemies list or is he just defending his policies against entrenched special interest.? Fox News, the Insurance Industry, and now the US Chamber of Commerce have all failed to support the President's agenda and now they are all brought together …

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U.S. helps spread nuclear power throughout the World

The United States has quitely signed a massive nuclear deal with Iran's neighbor, the United Arab Emirates. Not only is estimated that Westinghouse and General Electric will receive the contracts, thousands of American jobs will be created.

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BBC NEWS | Americas | Colombian football team 'killed'

Members of a Columbian football team kidnapped two weeks ago have been found dead in Venezuela. Local authorities have confirmed this and have set blame on the Columbian rebels,ELN, who have the support of the Chavez administration.

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Lights! Camera! Revoluci�n!

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Who will be bloodied by the Obama/Fox News fight?

The Obama administration is escalating the fight with Fox News. From Ms. Dunn to Rahm Emmanuel to the President himself, there are a steady stream of attacks on Fox News coming from the administration.

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His Classroom's Marchin' On! - FOXNews.com

School children in New Jersey were taught lyrics of songs to praise President Obama, including one song where the name of Jesus is replaced with Obama's. The principal at the school is unapologetice, the teacher retired, the school board is "investigating".

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Health Care tax deduction bill for pets

New bill filed that could make pet care tax deductible up to $3,500 per year.

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D-FW cities must decide whether to sacrifice roads to balance their budgets | Fort Worth | Star...

As the recession has reached into Texas, many cities in North Texas are finding that tough choices must be made on repairing roads or postponing work until the economy improves.

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Churches' billboards about gays drawing attention | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Dallas News on Yahoo! | The Dallas Morning News

Would Jesus discriminate against homosexuals? A local church group says no and are advertising in a high traffic area to get their point across.

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A Gallon of Gas for $1.99 - News- msnbc.com

Gas for less than $2.00? Sure the price will go back up once the new store has gotten the publicity and foot traffic they desire, but it sure is nice to see some competition that actually helps the consumer.

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Beyond Hysterics: The Health Care Model That Works - Forbes.com

Will the German health care system of both private and public insurance work here in the United States. Compare their system to our current system and decide for yourself.

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Why GM and Chrysler need Uncle Sam's help

Taxpayers are already being asked to bail out Detroit. Do they also have to play investment banker for a GM-Chrysler merger - as well as help out a private equity giant?

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Pro or con, readers decry lack of leadership

It was hard to tell who was angrier Monday: Readers who were terrified by the failure of the� $700 billion Wall Street bailout or those horrified that the massive economic life-saver came within 23 votes of passage. Msnbc.com's Kari Huus reports.

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How about a double scoop of mama's milk?

Mooove over, Holsteins. PETA wants world-famous Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream to tap nursing moms, rather than cows, for the milk used in its ice cream.

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