Calif., R.I., Move To Strengthen Review Of Health Insurance Rates; Ind. Weighs Changes In State Employee Health Plans

Published July 9, 2010

Calif., R.I., Move To Strengthen Review Of Health Insurance Rates; Ind. Weighs Changes In State Employee Health Plans
The Los Angeles Times’ Blog: “Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger moved Wednesday to implement a major element of the new national healthcare overhaul, seeking a -million federal grant to strengthen the state’s review of health insurance rates. Much of the money would pay for actuaries to evaluate premium hikes sought by insurers. … The healthcare law requires states and the federal government to …
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Germany must investigate police abuse claims
Publication Date: Thursday 8 July 2010 Germany’s failure to thoroughly investigate claims of police ill-treatment and the use of excessive force has denied justice for victims of abuse. Teaser image: Amnesty International Index Number: EUR23/002/2010 “I heard something split and crack, felt a blow on my shoulder, then one on my forehead and one on the back of my head. Then I passed out.” PW …
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