In danger: AIDS funding for San Francisco Oct 1, 2009
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First Day of Fall, September 22, Focuses on Preventing Falls to Older Adults Sep 23, 2009
Senate Resolution 276 was introduced by Chairman Herb Kohl of the Senate Select Committee on Aging and we would like to thank him for his leadership role and Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Robert Casey, Jr. (D-PA), Michael Enzi (R-WY), Bernard Sanders (I-VT) and Patty Murray (D-WA) for cosponsoring the legislation. The National Falls Prevention Awareness Day Resolution comes at a critical time when each year, one in three Americans age 65 and older falls. (PR Newswire)
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Baucus health plan gives nod to some Republican ideas - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Baucus health plan gives nod to some Republican ideas Sep 18, 2009
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Enzi won't back health care bill Sep 18, 2009
Senator says proposal doesn't adequately address cost concerns. walks through a group of reporters without answering questions on his way to a meeting on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, in Washington. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Related: Enzi strikes on health care Sep 18, 2009
Enzi strikes on health care. Chances of health compromise take another blow. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Baucus Health-Care Bill Draws Little Support Sep 17, 2009
Despite making numerous concessions to Republican lawmakers, did not garner any Republican support, not even from the three senators whom Baucus has been working to win over all summer: Charles Grassley (R-Iowa), Michael Enzi (R-Wyo. and Olympia Snowe (R-Me. (BusinessWeek)
THE INFLUENCE GAME: Health interests fund senators Sep 17, 2009
10:41 a.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2009. The Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Skyrocketing Employer Health-Insurance Premiums Sep 16, 2009
Baucus and five other committee members have been trying since June to formulate a bipartisan bill, but two of the three Republican senators on that team, Michael Enzi of Wyoming and Charles Grassley of Iowa, said on Monday they want significant changes to the current proposal, raising doubts Baucus will meet his self-imposed deadline. Public Option vs. Insurance Exchanges. (BusinessWeek)
Baucus predicts health care overhaul this year Sep 16, 2009
Charles Grassley of Iowa, Olympia Snowe of Maine and Michael Enzi of Wyoming. "I think the chances are still good," Baucus told The Associated Press in an interview Monday. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Obama and allies see November health care breakthrough Sep 11, 2009
But I think we hope we can beat the Thanksgiving date," Senate Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid said later. Despite the show of optimism, the outcome was far from certain - in large part because of fissures in the Democratic majorities that control the Senate and House of Representatives. Observers were closely watching the Senate Finance Committee after its chairman, Democratic Senator Max Baucus, said on Wednesday the panel would draft a bill the week of September 21 with or without... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Obama eyes November deal Sep 11, 2009
Baucus has worked for months to woo a tiny handful of Republicans, notably Republican Senators Olympia Snowe of Maine, Charles Grassley of Iowa, and Michael Enzi of Wyoming, to achieve a nominally bipartisan bill. "A bipartisan bill is much more durable, much more sustainable. We're better able to deal with potential mistakes we may make next year and the following years if it's bipartisan," he said. (iAfrica.com)
ELAINE L. CHAO: Prosperity light years away with Obama's plan Sep 8, 2009
ELAINE L. CHAO: Prosperity light years away with Obama's plan - Opinions in The Bee - fresnobee. Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Health care to top lawmakers' lists Sep 6, 2009
Michael Enzi of Wyoming, another of the six, delivered the Republican Party's weekly radio address at roughly the same time that mourners were gathering in Boston for Sen. Edward Kennedy's funeral Mass. (AZCentral -- News)
Baucus touts reform to AARP members Sep 2, 2009
Charles Grassley of Iowa, Olympia Snowe of Maine and Michael Enzi of Wyoming. Elderly have their own worries on health overhaul. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Obama may get more specific about health overhaul Sep 2, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Both sides are negative Sep 2, 2009
Charles Grassley of Iowa, Olympia Snowe of Maine and Michael Enzi of Wyoming. It was shameless. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Chances of health compromise erodes Sep 1, 2009
By JIM KUHNHENN/ Associated Press Writer. WASHINGTON A leading GOP negotiator on health care struck a further blow to fading chances of a bipartisan compromise by saying Democratic proposals would restrict medical choices and make the country s finances sicker without saving you money. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Hope Fades for Compromise on Health Bill Aug 31, 2009
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* Hope fading for compromise on US health legislation Aug 31, 2009
The criticism from Senator Michael Enzi echoed that of many opponents of the Democratic plans under consideration in the US Congress. But Enzis judgment was especially noteworthy because he is one of only three Republicans who have been willing to consider a bipartisan bill in the Senate. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Chances of health compromise continue to fade Aug 31, 2009
Posted: Saturday, August 29, 2009 11:30 PM EST Updated: Monday, August 31, 2009 4:50 AM EST By JIM KUHNHENNAssociated Press Writer. WASHINGTON (AP) - A leading GOP negotiator on health care struck a further blow to fading chances of a bipartisan compromise by saying Democratic proposals would restrict medical choices and make the country's "finances sicker without saving you money.". (WCAX.com, VT)
Key GOP senator faults Dems' health care plan Aug 31, 2009
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GOP Senator Signals Fading Hopes On Health Care Aug 30, 2009
Chances Of Health Compromise Continue To Fade - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Chances Of Health Compromise Continue To Fade. (Click2Houston, TX)
Key GOP health negotiator assails Democrats' plans Aug 30, 2009
The Sierra Vista Herald. Last updated on Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 - 02:31:13 am MST. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Chances of health care reform deal take new hit Aug 30, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Chances of deal to reform health care take new hit083009news3Associated Press WASHINGTON - A leading GOP negotiator on health care struck a further blow to fading chances of a bipartisan compromise by saying Democratic proposals would restrict medical choices and make the country's "finances sicker without saving you money.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Enzi: Cut health care costs or no deal Aug 30, 2009
The Gillette News-Record: Today. Sunday, August 30, 2009. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Katrina recovery slow, Obama says Aug 30, 2009
The criticism from Senator Michael Enzi, Republican of Wyoming, echoed that of many opponents of the Democratic plans under consideration in Congress. But Enzi s judgment was especially noteworthy because he is one of only three Republicans who have been willing to consider a bipartisan bill in the Senate. (Boston Globe)
Getting past the lingo of the health care debate Aug 21, 2009
The Republicans are Michael Enzi of Wyoming, Charles Grassley of Iowa and Olympia Snowe of Maine. Health insurance exchange: says any health care bill he signs must have a health insurance exchange, which he defines as a "one-stop shopping marketplace where you can compare the benefits, cost and track records of a variety of plans -- including a public option to increase competition and keep insurance companies honest -- and choose what's best for your family." The term refers to the marketplace... (CNN -- Health)
Health co-ops need same shields as public plan Aug 19, 2009
Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa; Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M.; Kent Conrad, D-N.D.; and Michael Enzi, R-Wyo. - offer a vision resurrected from the 1930s. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Key House committee passes health care bill Aug 1, 2009
Michael Enzi of Wyoming said too many issues remained unresolved to sign on to a deal by the time the Senate breaks for its recess on August 7. On Thursday, Grassley said pressure from the White House and Democratic leaders to speed the process didn't help. (CNN)
Dems say media 'created' deadline... Jul 31, 2009
"Sens. Michael Enzi (Wyo.), ranking Republican on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Chuck Grassley (Iowa), the ranking Republican on the Finance Committee, took stances Thursday against supporting any healthcare bill before the August recess a move Reid blamed on Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).The only problem with getting a bipartisan bill is the Republican leadership in the Senate, Reid said.Saying the current medical system is... (The Drudge Report)
Some common ground emerges in health battle Jun 18, 2009
Michael Enzi, the ranking Republican on one committee considering health care, said there is "broad bipartisan agreement" for the concept. Creating a "marketplace" where consumers can make side-by-side comparisons of health insurance options. (USA Today -- News)
Upfront costs complicate Obama's health care plan May 11, 2009
Michael Enzi, R-Wyo, ranking Republican on the Senate Health, Education Labor and Pensions Committee, takes part in the committee's hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Costs are emerging as the biggest obstacle for President Barack Obama's ambitious plan to provide health insurance for everybody. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Costly tabin Obama'shealth plan May 11, 2009
Costs complicate Obama's health plan - White House- msnbc. Upfront costs complicate Obama's health plan. (MSNBC -- Politics)
US strides towards Cuba Apr 1, 2009
"We have been trying the same thing" for decades, said Republican Michael Enzi, a measure co-sponsor, "and our strategy has not worked. It is time for a different policy.". Washington imposed a full economic embargo, including travel restrictions, on Cuba in 1962 with the goal of crippling Fidel Castro's regime. (iAfrica.com)
Obama vows to end health care stalemate Mar 6, 2009
The letter was signed by the Republican Senate leader, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, and Senators Michael Enzi of Wyoming, Charles Grassley of Iowa, Judd Gregg of New Hampshire and Orrin Hatch of Utah. By contrast, Richard Kirsch, the national campaign manager of Health Care for America Now, said that a public plan option, similar to Medicare, was "an essential component of health care reform." He added, "We are going to fight for it through the end.". (International Herald Tribune)
Patty Murray Rated Most Liberal Senator Feb 28, 2009
Four Republicans John Barrasso and Michael Enzi of Wyoming, John Ensign of Nevada and Jon Kyl of Arizona shared the distinction of being rated most conservative in that chamber. Meanwhile, the House ratings saw 12 Democrats from six states ranked as most liberal. (Newsmax)
