- U.S. military gets greener Takepart.com
“The White House announced Tuesday it is inviting contract proposals from green energy firms to boost the Army’s use of renewable energy,” said The Hill. “The administration is making $7 billion available for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to spend on locally-generated biomass, geothermal, solar or wind energy for up …
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By Jason Lange and David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chances of a deal between Democratic and Republican lawmakers that would overhaul the tax system, trim government spending and reform safety net … More » Analysis: Shrinking deficit reduces pressure for budget deal
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By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Marilyn Tavenner, a former nurse and hospital company executive, as the first full-fledged administrator for the Medicare and … More » US Senate confirms Tavenner as Medicare/Medicaid chief
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A former intensive care nurse with a businesslike approach to a politically divisive public policy area won Senate approval Wednesday to run Medicare and other major health insurance … More » Senate confirms former nurse to run Medicare
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Wednesday announced a $1 billion initiative to fund innovations in federal healthcare programs aimed at cutting costs while improving the health results. … More » U.S. sets $1 billion healthcare innovation initiative
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By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's landmark healthcare reform law will extend coverage to 2 million fewer uninsured Americans than expected only a few months ago, congressional … More » Two million fewer U.S. uninsured to gain health coverage: Congressional researchers
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By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal officials charged 89 people including doctors, nurses and other medical professionals in eight U.S. cities on Tuesday with Medicare fraud schemes that the … More » U.S. charges 89 people in $223 million Medicare fraud schemes
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 100 people, including 14 doctors and nurses, were charged for their roles in separate Medicare scams that collectively billed the taxpayer-funded program for roughly $223 million … More » 89 charged in Medicare fraud busts in 8 cities
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(Reuters) - The U.S. government on Monday issued a proposed rule for cutting payments to hospitals that treat a disproportionate share of the poor, including a $500 million reduction in fiscal 2014, as … More » U.S. proposes rule on Medicaid payment cuts for hospitals
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By Caroline Humer (Reuters) - Kentucky Democratic Governor Steve Beshear said on Thursday he will expand Medicaid coverage under President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law, a move that will cut the … More » Kentucky governor announces Medicaid expansion under Obamacare
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By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House announced a new $150 million initiative on Thursday to get uninsured Americans covered under President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law, as Republicans … More » White House, Republicans spar anew over 'Obamacare'
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WASHINGTON (AP) — House and Senate Republican leaders told President Barack Obama Thursday that they will refuse to nominate candidates to serve on an advisory board that is to play a role in holding down … More » GOP boycotts health care advisory board
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The GOP-controlled House voted Thursday to make sure U.S. bondholders and people on Social Security get paid if the government hits its borrowing limit. More » House passes bill to prioritize US debt payments
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- Maine Medicaid expansion passes but governor sets veto
By Dave Sherwood BOWDOINHAM, Maine (Reuters) - Maine's Democratic-controlled legislature on Thursday passed a bill to expand access to its Medicaid program as outlined … More »Maine Medicaid expansion passes but governor sets veto
By Dave Sherwood BOWDOINHAM, Maine (Reuters) - Maine's Democratic-controlled legislature on Thursday passed a bill to expand access to its Medicaid program as outlined by the Affordable Care Act, setting up a showdown with the state's Republican governor, who immediately began veto procedures. At issue is lawmakers' effort …
Study: Immigration bill would help Social SecurityWASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan immigration bill pending in the Senate would strengthen the Social Security trust fund by adding millions of workers to tax rolls, and … More »Study: Immigration bill would help Social Security
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan immigration bill pending in the Senate would strengthen the Social Security trust fund by adding millions of workers to tax rolls, and provide a boost to the overall economy, according to an analysis Wednesday by the Social Security Administration.
- U.S. immigration bill would help Social Security's finances: report
By Caren Bohan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate bill to overhaul U.S. immigration laws would help ease financial strains on the Social Security retirement program, government … More »U.S. immigration bill would help Social Security's finances: report
By Caren Bohan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate bill to overhaul U.S. immigration laws would help ease financial strains on the Social Security retirement program, government analysts said on Wednesday in a report that marked the latest salvo in a debate over the legislation's impact. In a letter to Florida Republican Senator …
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