HEALTH

Study suggests costs rise under health care bill

WASHINGTON - Overall U.S. spending on health care would rise as a result of legislation approved a week ago by the House of Representatives, according to a report by a top official at the agency that oversees the government's health insurance programs for the elderly and indigent. More »

POLL: Tax the rich to pay for health bill

WASHINGTON - When it comes to paying for a health care overhaul, Americans see just one way to go: Tax the rich. More »