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- April 2008
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- 4/26/08 Detroit NewsAG Cox challenges Blues on purchase
- 4/21/08 Crain's Detroit BusinessWitness: Blues could move reserves to avoid rebates
- 4/16/08
Detroit Free PressState Senate panel to study Blue Cross bills
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4/15/08
Lansing State Journal Wolfram: Time to sever Accident Fund ties to Blues
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4/14/08
Crain’sBlues in battle over Accident Fund
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4/13/08
Lansing State JournalKline: Blues want to expand their unfair advantage
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4/11/08
Lansing State JournalFund sale: Ideal deal - All sides would gain from independent Accident Fund
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4/8/08
Livingston Daily
Legislation must help Blues evolve
- 4/8/08 Detroit NewsBlue Cross reform bills still need more balance
- 4/7/08
MIRS
Senate Committee Plans April 30 Vote on Blues Bills
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4/7/08
Detroit News
Insurance bills back to negotiation
- 4/6/08 Detroit Free PressState Sen. Tom George offers a well-thought-out plan for health insurance reform
- 4/5/08
Grand Rapids Press
Insurance reforms, but with limits
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4/4/08
Detroit Free Press
A better way to treat the Blues
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4/3/08
Detroit Free Press
Blue Cross opposes alternate legislation
- March 2008
- 3/24/08 Crain's Detroit Business Rival Blues bills emerge
- 3/23/08 The Oakland Press Confusing Blue Cross bills are not ready to be passed
- 3/24/08 Crain's Detroit Business Insurance debate must be thorough
- 3/20/08 Detroit NewsHouse bills would take controls off Blue Cross
- 3/19/08 Associated PressDebate continues over Michigan health insurance proposals
- 3/10/08 Detroit Frede Press Highlights of bills passed
- 3/4/08 Lansing State Journal Accident Fund sees profit nearly triple in '07
- 3/3/08 Associated Press Cross, Rivals Spend Big Money To Influence Lawmakers
- 3/3/08 Detroit Free Press Text from the Blue Cross ads
- 3/3/08 Battle Creek EnquirerBills would let Blue Cross branch out into other fields
- 3/2/08
Detroit Free Press
Blue Cross spends big to promote legislation
- 2008 February
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2/22/08
Detroit Free Press
UAW joins foes of Blue Cross bills
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2/21/08
Dowagiac Daily News
UAW opposes Blues legislation
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2/20/08
Detroit News
Health care bills stir conflicting diagnoses
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2/14/08
Business Review Western Michigan
HMOs reform put off for individual debate
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2/14/08
Detroit Free Press
Senate may change bill favored by Blue Cross
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2/14/08
Lansing State Journal
Joan Budden: Bills give patients a break
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2/14/08
Gongwer
Analysts Differ on Individual Insurance
Market
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2/13/08
Oakland Press
Guest Opinion: State needs more health
insurance options
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2/12/08
MIRS Capitol Capsule
AARP-Led Group Targets Health Care, Retirement
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2/12/08
MIRS Capitol Capsule
HMOs Call For Individual Market Protection
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2/12/08
MIRS Capitol Capsule
Latest On Blues Bills, P.A. 141
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2/12/08
Lansing State Journal
Tuesday's letters to the editor
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2/12/08
Detroit Free Press
Don't give Blues too big an advantage
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2/11/08
Detroit Free Press
Even affluent go uninsured
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2/11/08
Lansing State Journal
Reynolds/Sienko:
Ingham Health Plan is
step toward universal
access
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2/10/08
Gongwer
Cox Calls for Changes to Blues Bills
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2/7/08
Detroit News
Cox testifies against BCBS-supported
insurance bills
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2/7/08
MLive
Gary Gosselin: Thoughtful approach to
insurance reforms welcome
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2/7/08
MIRS Capitol Capsule
Cox: What Problem Does Blues Bills Fix?
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2/6/08
Lansing State Journal
Patrick Anderson:
Social mission isn't the
issue
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2/7/08
Dowagiac Daily News
Cox testifies Blue Cross legislation 'deeply flawed'
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2/7/08
Detroit Free Press
Study of health bills urged
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2/6/08
Detroit Free Press
Cox to weigh in on health insurance bills
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2/4/08
Detroit News
Blues battle perception for changes
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2/3/08
Lansing State Journal
Blues bills: Individual health changes require far more
study before action
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2/3/08
Lansing State Journal
Linda Teeter: Insurers
with deep pockets fight
limits on health costs
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2/1/08
MIRS Capitol Capsule
Ad Opposing Blues Package Running
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2/6/08
Jackson Citizen's Patriot
Blue Cross' reform strays from target
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2/3/08
Lansing State Journal
Blues bills: Individual health changes require far more study before action
- 2008 January
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1/31/08
Ann Arbor Business Review
State still divided over Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance bills
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1/31/08
J.P. Wieske
Blue Cross campaign is only to enhance its profits
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1/31/08
Detroit Free Press
Senators question insurance bills
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1/31/08
Detroit Free Press
Blue Cross says it spent big for low costs
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1/31/08
Detroit News
Report: BCBS social work tops tax breaks
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1/31/08
Michigan Business Review
Battling the Blues
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1/30/08
Gongwer
Senate panel starts to debate blues bills
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1/30/08
MIRS Capitol Capsule
Blue Cross-Paid Study: $391M In Giving, $80M Tax Breaks
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1/30/08
PR Newswire
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Says Guaranteed Access Provisions of Insurance Reform Bills Protect Michigan Consumers Twice-Over
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1/29/08
MIRS Capitol Capsule
George: Tackle Risk Pool Issue First In Blues Bills
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1/28/08
Crain's Detroit Business
Detroit Renaissance board adds UM endowment chief
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1/28/08
Lansing State Journal
Bob Deehan: Senate should run from Blue Cross legislation
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1/25/08
MIRS Capitol Capsule
Bishop Pledges More Consolidation For FY '09
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1/24/07
Detroit Free Press
What the bills say
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1/24/08
Detroit Free Press
State Senate looks at coverage option
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1/24/08
Detroit News
Blues press case for rate reform
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1/24/08
Detroit News
Letters: Your opinon
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1/24/08
WLNS 6
State Causing Stir in Healthcare Industry
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1/24/08
WZZM13
Health plan pools studied
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1/23/08
Detroit News
Measures don't improve access to care, but end Blue Cross' mission as insurer of last resort
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1/23/08
Detroit News
Reforms will help individuals get more reasonable rates as well as increase choices
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1/23/08
Gongwer
Groundwork set on basics, panel will start work on Blues bills
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1/23/08
MIRS Capitol Capsule
Senate To Take Time on Blues Bills
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1/22/08
WHMI 93.5 FM
Study Shows Benefits Outweigh Burdens For "The Blues"
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1/21/08
Crain's Detroit Business
Blue Cross bills hurt competition
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1/21/08
Crain's Detroit Business
Senate panel focuses on Blues bills this week
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1/21/08
Crain's Detroit Business
Bills raise Blues debate: An unfair edge or level playing field?
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1/21/08
The Michigan Citizen
Health Care for all
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1/20/08
Lansing State Journal
Blue Cross Blue Shield supports state reform
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1/19/08
Grand Rapids Press
Proposed health policies under fire
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1/19/08
Lansing State Journal
Saturday's letters to the editor
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1/19/08
WLNS
Blue Cross Making Money Off State Tax Incentives
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1/18/08
Detroit Free Press
Blue Cross understates tax breaks, study says
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1/18/08
Gongwer
Analysis says blues gets better tax benefits than it has cost requirements
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1/18/08
MIRS Capitol Capsule
Blues Bills Spark Broader Debate
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1/18/08
Traverse City Record Eagle
Forum: Insurance bills would cause rate hikes
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1/17/08
Crain's Detroit Business
Group pushes approval of health bills
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1/17/08
Detroit Free Press
HEALTH: Insurance debate grows
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1/17/08
Gongwer
State needs another $1.2 billion a year to get toward prefunding health care
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1/17/08
MIRS Capitol Capsule
Blue Cross Debate Heating Up
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1/17/08
Detroit News
Coalition backing BCBS on reforms
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1/16/08
Associated Press
Coalition forms to back health insurance bills
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1/16/08
Detroit Free Press
HEALTH CARE: Blue Cross hearing set
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1/16/08
Priority Health
Priority Health Fights Individual Market Reform Legislation
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1/10/08
MIRS Capitol Capsule
Blues Push For Risk Pool
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1/9/08
Lansing State Journal
Daniel Loepp: Self-interest drives AARP criticism of insurance bills
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1/8/08
Detroit News
Health insurance bills spark fight
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1/8/08
Lansing State Journal
Petition drive begins for universal health care
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1/6/08
Traverse City Record Eagle
Forum: AARP opposes Blue Cross legislation
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1/3/08
Lansing State Journal
Thomas Simmer: Insurance bills mean greater individual choice
- 2007 December
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12/31/07
Business Review
Battling the Blues
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12/31/07
WLNS
Coalition Fighting Health Insurance Oversight
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12/30/07
WLNS
Blue Cross Says It Puts People Over Profits
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12/23/07
Observer & Eccentric
Blue Cross bills need scrutiny
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12/19/07
Metro Times
Attorney General getting the Blues
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12/18/07
WSBT 2
Legislature Looks To Rebound After Dysfunction Of '07
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12/17/07
Crain's Detroit Business
Blue Cross PAC among top donors to incumbents
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12/17/07
Crain's Detroit Business
Health bill changes sought
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12/16/07
Grand Rapids Press
Red light Blue Cross bills
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12/15/07
Detroit Free Press
Expert says it isn't seeking high enough rate
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12/14/07
Detroit Free Press
Expert: Blue Cross' rate hikes don't go far enough
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12/14/07
Jack Lesseberry
Essay: The Blues
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12/14/07
Metro Times
Essay: The Blues
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12/13/07
Detroit Free Press
Blue Cross surplus is called big
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12/13/07
Detroit News
Metro/State briefs
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12/13/07
Michigan Business Review
Senator: Individual reforms will get thorough review
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12/12/07
Detroit Free Press
It's time for a checkup for the Blues
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12/12/07
Detroit Free Press
Bills deserve a thorough exam in the Senate
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12/12/07
Detroit Free Press
Blue Cross urged to use its surplus
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12/12/07
Gongwer
BLUE CROSS BILLS HOLD BATTLE OF THE POLLS
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12/12/07
MIRS Capitol Capsule
Pick Your Poll Ñ Blues/Opponents Roll Out Surveys
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12/12/07
PR Newswire
Overwhelming Majority of Michigan Residents Favors Individual Health Insurance Market Reforms Supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
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12/11/07
Detroit Free Press
Administrative costs an issue in rate hike request
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12/10/07
Crain's Detroit Business
HAP joins list of opponents to Blues bills
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12/10/07
Crain's Detroit Business
Don't rush bills on account of the Blues
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12/10/07
Crain's Detroit Business
Clear priorities are needed in Lansing
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12/10/07
Detroit Free Press
Senate to study health bills in new year
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12/7/07
Detroit Free Press
UAW joins ranks of opponents to 4 Blue Cross bills
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12/7/07
Gongwer
SMITH: COX'S REDLINING COMMENT OFF BASE
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12/7/07
MIRS Capitol Capsule
UAW Doesn't Want The Blues
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12/6/07
Detroit Free Press
Senate to study health bills in new year
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12/5/07
Detroit News
Cox won't give Blues a pass in Lansing
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12/5/07
Gongwer
AETNA SAYS IT COULD LEAVE INDIVIDUAL MARKET IF BLUES BILLS PASS
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12/5/07
MIRS Capitol Capsule
Aetna Chief: Bills Create Blue Cross Monopoly
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12/5/07
Saginaw News
Blue Cross bill bad legislation
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12/4/07
All American Patriots
Michigan AG Cox Opposes Blue Cross Plan to End Oversight & Raise Rates on Old, Sick, and Vulnerable
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12/4/07
Detroit Free Press
Cox hits Blue Cross push to raise individuals' rates
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12/4/07
Detroit News
Changes fought for Blue Cross
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12/4/07
MY20
Blue Cross is Giving the Blues
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12/4/07
Traverse City Record Eagle
Cox blasts Blue Cross-backed bill
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12/4/07
WILX 10
Profits Over People?
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12/4/07
WLNS
State AG Speaks Out About Insurance Bills
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12/3/07
Associated Press
Michigan AG blasts Blue Cross-backed legislation
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12/3/07
Crain's Detroit Business
Cox seeks defeat of health insurance bills
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12/3/07
Gongwer
Cox: Blues trying to escape nonprofit mission
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12/3/07
MIRS Capitol Capsule
The Blues Get Blowback
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12/5/06
Detroit Free Press
Mich. Senate panel to take up Blue Cross-supported bills next year
- 2007 November
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11/28/07
The Detroit News
Health insurance bills need further reform