OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Obama, Romney set to clash in first debate

by Elise Viebeck and Sam Baker - 10/02/12 10:50 PM ET

Women Speak Out: The anti-abortion-rights Susan B. Anthony List has launched a new super-PAC to challenge President Obama on the issue of abortion. The new Women Speak Out PAC will run a $500,000 TV ad buy targeting the president in targeted areas of Ohio, Virginia and Florida, the group announced Tuesday. One of the ads blasts Obama for opposing the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act when he was a state legislator in Illinois. “The most pro-abortion president our nation has ever seen resides in the White House and is seeking a second term,” said SBA List President Marjorie Dannenfelser in a statement. “We will not sit back and allow deep-pocketed abortion advocates like Planned Parenthood and EMILY’s List claim to speak for all women.” Healthwatch has more on the new group.

Wednesday’s agenda

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will give remarks at the National Hispanic Council on Aging National Summit.

{mosads}Third Way will release a survey on the senior vote and Medicare Part D.

State by state

Many states are not prepared for healthcare law

California governor signs key health reform bills, vetoes others

Synthetic drugs decline in Tennessee, thanks to tougher laws

Reading list

As Medicare drug premiums soar, it’s time to shop around

States drastically cut dental care for adults on Medicaid

Study: Newly insured are likely to be healthy

Yes, we do know how to control health cost inflation