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House Republicans Vote to Sue President over ObamaCare

The suit is expected to claim that Obama, a Democrat, exceeded his executive authority in making unilateral changes to the Affordable Care Act, known as ObamaCare.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The Republican led U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday cleared the way for the launch of a lawsuit accusing President Barack Obama of overstepping his authority in carrying out his signature healthcare law.

VA: 70,000 Veterans Now Off Waiting Lists and Into Clinics

VHA to immediately begin developing a new patient satisfaction measurement program to provide real-time, robust, location-by-location information on patient satisfaction.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - On Thursday, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the second in a series of bi-monthly data updates showing progress on its efforts to accelerate access to quality health care for Veterans who have been waiting for appointments.

Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Sloan D. Gibson announced that VA has now contacted approximately 70,000 Veterans across the country to get them off of wait lists and into clinics for medical appointments.

Oregon Consumers Can Now Weigh In on Proposed Health Insurance Rates

"Oregon has a transparent and rigorous process for reviewing health insurance rates," said Insurance Commissioner Laura Cali.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Starting Tuesday, Oregon consumers can weigh in on proposed health insurers' rates for 2015 small employer and individual health benefit plans.

During this public process, consumers can also review insurers' cost and quality metrics, which insurers had to submit for the first time this year.

Oregon`s Modified Dolls Help Fight Cancer with Charity Event

“Keep Calm and Battle On!” is the warcry of Modified Dolls, as they reach out to others in need.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Modified Dolls are hosting a charity event benefiting The American Cancer Society in Salem next weekend, and anyone over 21 is invited to stop by to see all the action.

This special event will feature a 250-pound pig roast with all the fixings that will be available for a $5 suggested donation, and TNT Hollywood Tavern has graciously donated a beer garden which will be covered, in case of inclement weather.