Medicare fraud out of control

By The Center for Public Integrity

Medicare fraud runs rampant but no government crackdown yet, despite bipartisan support

45 million Americans without health insurance

By The Center for Public Integrity

Both parties agree system is broken, but proposed solutions differ sharply

First responders still can’t communicate

By The Center for Public Integrity

9/11 Commission recommends dedicating a larger chunk of the radio spectrum to facilitate connections between public safety institutions

Excerpts from this story referencing "Government":

"… n they need to, and when they are authorized to do so,” according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The problem first gained national prominence …"

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Progress on government transparency threatened by proposed budget cuts

By Alexandra Duszak

Progress toward open government threatened by budget-cutting

Excerpts from this story referencing "Government":

"… to cut back on spending, Government transparency groups say.The Electronic Government fund—a key source of financing for transparency-enhancing websites like …"

ANALYSIS: Don't turn your back on Ryan's Medicare plan

By Wendell Potter

Rep. Ryan's plan is shelved for the moment, but health insurers are sure to bring it back

Despite pledge to curtail corporate earmarks, politicians pursue them

By David Heath

Some members of Congress funnel tax dollars for businesses through universities and nonprofits
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The perils of a highway bill

By Gordon Witkin

New road-building measure could create jobs, but would likely be susceptible to pork-barrel spending

Former Obama aide predicted Solyndra scandal — and urged Chu's ouster

By Matthew Mosk and Ronnie Greene

Former Obama campaign staffer considered Chu 'too associated' with Silicon Valley business elite

FACT CHECK: Final four GOP candidates face off in South Carolina

By FactCheck.Org

Republican candidates face off on health care, abortion, history and jobs

Excerpts from this story referencing "Government":

"… the current benefits are “generous” and “out of line with most other Government or private retirement plans.”The proposal was submitted in September, an …"

Puncturing the hot air balloons on defense spending

By R. Jeffrey Smith

Rhetoric confuses reality, as Obama's defense budget proposal would shift planned spending by less than one percent

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