Health Agenda for Lame-Duck Congress

Watchdog journalists say the ties between insurance commissioners and the insurance industry are too close, and thousands of striking nurses in Minnesota — unhappy over their health benefits — vote on a contract today. But first: We’re entering the frenetic final days before Obamacare open enrollment.

LESS THAN ONE MONTH TO GO: OBAMACARE CRUNCH TIME IS HERE — Open enrollment kicks off in 28 days. The election follows a week later. And there’s a flurry of spin — and counter-spin — as both sides of the aisle argue over the health law.