CBO Reports Analyze Major Health Insurance Proposals' Potential Effects On Federal Budget, The Uninsured, Costs (Medical News Today)
Two new reports from the Congressional Budget Office outline "more than a few fiscal challenges for lawmakers hoping to write legislation" to overhaul the U.S. health care system, CQ Today reports.

Calendar of Events (Waller County News Citizen)
Notice The City of Hempstead will be flushing the water distribution system (fire hydrants) the week of December 8th-12th, 2008.

Hidden Medicare drug costs drawing ire (The Oregonian)
I mentioned this in Sunday's column, but now the Wall Street Journal is noting the growing opposition to these hidden Medicare "product-selection penalties" or "reference-based pricing" on drug plans. The AARP today warned seniors to "beware of extra charges." var...

AARP chapter resurrected (The Colony Courier-Leader)
American Association of Retired Persons Chapter 4280 of The Colony staved off insolvency last week when enough volunteers stepped forward to fill officer positions on next year s board.