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In Iraq, Voting; In California, Rising Insurance Rates
A California Insurance Company has inadvertently given President Obama something he much needed, an understandable argument for healthcare reform. Also, Kathryn Bigelow makes Hollywood history. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, bombing attacks may have hardened the resolve of some Iraqis to take part in yesterday's voting. But the results won't put an end to widespread corruption.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenMost voters had never heard of Anthem Blue Cross, but the Obama White House has made it a household name. How did it stumble into that distinction? How could Anthem's now infamous rate-increases impact entrepreneurs important to California's economy? Plus, the first woman to win an Oscar for Best Director. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, bombing attacks may have hardened the resolve of some Iraqis to take part in yesterday's voting. But the results won't put an end to widespread corruption. What's likely to happen when US combat troops start pulling out in August?
Banner image: Anthem Blue Cross headquarters in Woodland Hills, California. Photo: David McNew/Getty Images
In this episode
3 storiesThe Iraqi People Have Voted Again: What's Next?
Nineteen million people were eligible to vote for 6200 candidates nationwide with 325 parliamentary seats at stake. Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission says 62% turned out nationwide in yesterday’s election -- 61% in the Sunni province of Anbar and 80% of the Kurds. In Baghda, though, only 51% went to the polls.
Read the story28 minAnthem Blue Cross Rate Hikes Galvanize Healthcare Reform
Anthem Blue Cross of Woodland Hills provides health insurance for 800,000 Californians who aren’t covered by their employers. In early November, the company notified regulators in Sacramento that it was raising rates.
Read the story17 minKathryn Bigelow and Her Career
Last night, The Hurt Locker became the lowest grossing movie to win the film industry’s highest award , beating out Avatar in every category that mattered.
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