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Fighting a swell of economic anxiety, President Barack Obama has lost much of the narrow lead he held just a month ago over Mitt Romney and the two now are locked in a virtually even race for the White House, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll.

Though the country has been in the midst of a debate over Americans and health insurance, it seems theres less disagreement on pets and health coverage.

Roman Catholic groups on Thursday embarked on a two-week campaign of prayer vigils, rallies and other events to draw attention to what they consider government attacks on religious freedom.

After another morning came and went for the Supreme Court with no ruling on health reform, most expect to find out the fate of Obamas Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on Monday, the next time the Court is scheduled to announce decisions.

The Obama administration says nearly 13 million people in the U.S. will benefit from health insurance rebates under the new health care law, but the number actually getting checks could be much smaller.

In the insurance game, and especially with health care exchanges looming on the near horizon, employers are constantly looking for ways to cut costs but still offer health care options that create desire for participation by their employees.

More than 80,000 retired government employees will have to start paying for health insurance under legislation Gov. Pat Quinn signed Thursday, ending a major benefit that Illinois had promised to employees.