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SCHIEFFER: And we’re back now with yet another view on health care . The Republican leader in the Senate, Mitch McConnell . Senator, thank you for coming this morning.

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RealClearPolitics – Senators McConnell, Rockefeller, Lieberman …

SCHIEFFER: And we’re back now with yet another view on health care . The Republican leader in the Senate, Mitch McConnell

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While major elements of the Senate health reform bill are discussed daily, not much has been mentioned about a part of the bill that would provide long – term care insurance to the elderly and disabled.

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Revealing the Little-Discussed Long-Term Care Insurance Program …

Senator Edward M.

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The Class Act Survives, for Now – The New Old Age Blog – NYTimes.com

CMS Open Door Forum today to focus on MDS 3.0, RAI manual · New cellular technique could stop MRSA before it starts · Long – term care leaders tout nursing home sector for jobs · CLASS ACT clears hurdle in Senate healthcare bill debate …

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Proxies cannot sign nursing home arbitration agreements, Colorado …

New cellular technique could stop MRSA before it starts · Long – term care leaders tout nursing home sector for jobs · CLASS ACT clears hurdle in Senate healthcare bill debate · Black nursing home residents need more help with ADLs, …

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CMS Open Door Forum today to focus on MDS 3.0, RAI manual …

During a rare weekend session, the Senate voted on GOP-led proposals aimed at stripping from the bill more than $118 billion in proposed cuts to Medicare Advantage, eliminating a plan for a long – term care insurance program and restoring …

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Senate Continues To Work on Health Care Reform Over Weekend …

The long – term care and disability insurance program remained in the Senate healthcare bill Friday afternoon as the Senate voted 51-47 to defeat an amendment proposed by Sen.

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CLASS ACT clears hurdle in Senate healthcare bill debate …

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Friday turned back a Republican effort to eliminate a long – term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled,

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Senate preserves long-term care program – Pottstown Mercury

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Senate preserves long-term care program in health bill – The …