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Legislation

McCain to Congress: No more pigs at the trough
Bush's nemesis proposes a bill that would cut back on the loot lobbyists shower on lawmakers.
By Michael Scherer Dec 17, 2005
A broken body
Under DeLay's leadership, the work of the House has become trivial, and corruption cannot be investigated, much less rebuked.
By Sidney Blumenthal Jun 16, 2005
Medical gender wars
First came the whining feminists. Next, the inevitable male backlash. Health research has become a casualty of the battle between the sexes.
By Cathy Young Sep 20, 2000
Patted down at the opera
Rio de Janeiro may pass an aggressive metal detector law.
By J.A. Getzlaff Mar 30, 2000
Poland moves to ban skin flicks and magazines
Parliament approves the conservative bill.
By J.A. Getzlaff Mar 17, 2000
Making health an issue
Clinton continues to push for reforms.
By Dena Bunis Jan 21, 2000
The Harry and Louise show
The fictional couple who appeared in anti-Clinton ads are now in a new campaign.
By Dena Bunis Jan 20, 2000
Surgeon general pushes mental health treatment
Shame and the lack of insurance keep many from getting the help they need.
By Dena Bunis Dec 13, 1999
Letting docs decide
UnitedHealth Group will give doctors outright control over patient care, making the HMO attractive to the 8 million government employees now eligible for open enrollment.
By David McGuire Nov 12, 1999
Waiting room
For the great numbers of uninsured, the care may not be bad -- but the wait is.
By Scott Harris Oct 21, 1999
Political football
The right to sue may be tossed around for the next year.
By David McGuire Oct 11, 1999
House passes HMO reform bill
The Patients' Bill of Rights would expand consumer protection.
By David McGuire Oct 8, 1999
Cruel blows
Can medical technology save boxers from brain death?
By Arthur Allen Apr 30, 1999
The millennium bug bill battle
The tech industry's Washington lobby tries to play both sides of the aisle. Is it being pragmatic -- or just naive?
By Jake Tapper Apr 30, 1999
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