It's no secret that Americans pay more for health care than other countries. But it's not just a health issue; it's also putting U.S. businesses at a significant competitive disadvantage.
Even If Health Care Reform Passes, the Fights Won't Stop
Though many Americans are weary of the debate as Congress prepares to vote on one of President Obama's highest legislative priorities, experts note that this is only one battle in a very long war. And if it passes, things may get only hotter and more contentious.
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High Health-Care Costs Hamper U.S. Competitiveness
9:45 PM 03/18/10
The Crazy Things People Do for Health Care
5:00 PM 03/18/10
From marrying for health insurance to trekking to India for major surgery, there's no shortage of stories about the lengths Americans go to, thanks to the country's patchwork health care system.
Is Converting to a Roth IRA Right for Your Retirement?
10:00 AM 03/20/10
New rules lifting the income limit on Roth IRA conversions kick in this year, allowing more taxpayers to shield a bigger chunk of their retirement savings from Uncle Sam. Find out if changing your traditional IRA to a Roth is right for you.
Best Buy Gets a Thumbs Up From Goldman Sachs
11:13 AM 03/19/10
Given that Best Buy depends on consumer spending on non-essentials, it wouldn't be a surprise of the company were in trouble now. That's not the case, says Goldman Sachs, which lifted its rating on Best Buy shares to buy from neutral.
Inside Wall Street: A Cholesterol Drug Could Be Big
7:30 AM 03/19/10
If promising early results of its cholesterol-busting drug RVX-208 get supported in larger clinical trials, it could put this young company on the map in a big way. A partnership with a major drugmaker is a very strong possibility.
Barnes & Noble's Secret Weapon
8:00 AM 03/19/10
Thursday morning's announcement that Steve Riggio would step down as Barnes & Noble's CEO seemed unexpected -- at first. But his replacement is looking into the company's digital future, without overlooking its secret weapon: bricks-and-mortar stores.
Google May Close Chinese Search Engine April 10
6:30 AM 03/19/10
Two months after the Internet giant challenged Beijing to an epic game of chicken over censorship -- the U.S. company appears on the verge of backing down and packing up, says a Chinese media report.
Viacom and Google Trade Barbs in a Billion-Dollar Battle
10:30 PM 03/18/10
Viacom's legal brawl with Google's YouTube heated up as the case went public. Viacom claims YouTube has long flouted copyright law, while Google accuses Viacom of using YouTube as a promotional vehicle while suing the site.
A Bogus Take on Broadband and Net Neutrality
5:45 PM 03/18/10
According to right-wing techno-gadfly George Gilder, faster Internet service for more people and equal treatment of content by ISPs are clearly evil things. But this assault on sensible policy is nothing more than reflexively ideological hot air.
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