Washington insurance news

-From National Public Radio's Morning Edition: "Health Care Costs Measured in Cupcakes" -- the story of a Seattle cupcake company owner and how health care costs have affected the bottom line. (Fun fact: employee health coverage accounts for about 25 cents of each $2.50 cupcake.) Click hear to read a print version of the story.

-From the (Vancouver) Columbian: A local woman saddled with tens of thousands of dollars in health care bills is lobbying her lawmakers -- in person -- in Washington, D.C. Click here to read the story.