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While the Clock Ticks, Software Defects Mar Healthcare Roll-Out
The White House reportedly ignored warnings that health-insurance exchanges in 36 states were not ready to go on line on the first of October.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenGOP House leaders offer short-term debt ceiling deal. House Speaker John Boehner offered to lift the debt ceiling—at least temporarily. And, the White House reportedly ignored warnings that health-insurance exchanges in 36 states were not ready to go on line on the first of October. Will frustrated consumers go back to healthcare.gov? Also, if you think your dog has feelings, you might be right. We’ll talk to a neuroscientist who's examined dogs' brains in MRI scanners.
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3 storiesGOP House Leaders Offer Short-term Debt Ceiling Deal
There's a change of tone today in Washington. House Speaker John Boehner offered to lift the debt ceiling—at least temporarily…
Read the story8 minWhen Will Obamacare be Ready for Prime Time?
Was the White House overconfident? Why didn't it listen to friendly warnings from experienced sources? Now, consumers are frustrated by computer glitches in some of the 36 states where the federal government set up insurance exchanges last week to implement the Affordable Care Act.
Read the story35 minAre Dogs People Too?
Do dogs really have feelings like people? One neuroscientist says they do.
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