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Penalty could keep smokers out of health overhaul

Peter Westerman | January 25, 2013

Millions of smokers could be priced out of health insurance because of tobacco penalties in President Barack Obama's health care law, according to experts who are just now teasing out the potential impact of a little-noted provision in the massive legislation.

As layoffs keep dropping, hopes rise for job gains

Peter Westerman | January 25, 2013

Employers are laying off fewer workers, a trend that normally suggests hiring is picking up. The January jobs report next week will show whether employers have begun to hire more freely or are still waiting for the economy to strengthen.

Will smart machines create a world without work?

Peter Westerman | January 25, 2013

Last in a three-part series on the loss of middle-class jobs in the wake of the Great Recession, and the role of technology.

Nonpartisan group tasked with promoting health exchanges

Peter Westerman | January 25, 2013

With health reforms first health coverage enrollment period just nine months away, supporters of President Obamas Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act are gearing up for a major push to get Americans to take advantage of the major component of the law.