Obama powers to re-election despite weak economy

By The Associated Press

The nation decides: Voters choose between Romney, Obama as the man who'll best fix the economy

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicare":

"… ficits didn't rise. The differences over taxes, the economy, Medicare, abortion and more were expressed in intensely negative advertising. …"

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Republicans renew their control of House

By The Associated Press

Republicans approach renewed control of House as Dems fail to make inroads in East, Midwest

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicare":

"… special election to her seat by attacking Republicans for trying to revamp Medicare. There were 62 districts where no incumbents were running at …"

FACT CHECK: Facing facts on fiscal cliff

By FactCheck.Org

How did the U.S. reach a 'fiscal cliff' and what does it mean?

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicare":

"… f the negotiations, even though the three largest entitlement programs — Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security — would consume 55 percent of all federal …"

"… into effect: a 3.8 percent tax on unearned income, 0.9 percent increase in Medicare payroll taxes and a higher income threshold for deducting medical expenses …"

"… plans. Also included in that figure is $248 billion in reduced spending on Medicare and $73 billion on Medicaid.The SpinThere are an awful lot of numbers and …"

"… New York Times. 29 Nov 2012.“Questions and Answers for the Additional Medicare Tax.” IRS. 4 Aug 2012.Press release. “In 2012, Many Tax Benefits Incre …"

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A move to cut dependence on bomb grade uranium in medical isotopes

By Global Security Newswire

A new incentive reinburses hospitals and medical facilities at a higher rate if they use isotopes from non-bomb grade uranium.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicare":

"… wswire. …"

"… in government reimbursement for every diagnostic procedure they conduct on Medicare patients using isotopes not derived from highly enriched uranium.The Healt …"

"… ch, industry officials argued in September comments to the HHS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.In a passage buried within a 357-page notice publish …"

Donor profile: American Federation of Teachers

By Paul Abowd and Alexandra Duszak

Quick stats on the biggest financial backers of Election 2012.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicare":

"… et and appropriations, education, labor and workplace issues, health care, Medicare and Medicaid, retirement, taxes, trade, civil rights and civil liberties a …"

Donor profile: Plumbers and Pipefitters Union

By Paul Abowd

Quick stats on the biggest financial backers of Election 2012

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicare":

"… ,” and called the congressman the “architect” of plans to “abolish Medicare” and “gut health care for families in need.” Hite called on Ryan to …"

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FACT CHECK: State of the Union

By FactCheck.Org

The president spins his accomplishments on jobs, health care and deficit reduction.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicare":

"… Health Expenditure Accounts reports have been published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Spending grew by 3.9 percent each year for 2009, …"

"… n in health care spending. Economists and statisticians at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reported in 2011: “Job losses caused many people …"

"… spending also eased. The Congressional Budget Office reduced its projected Medicare and Medicaid spending for 2020 by 15 percent. The federal health care law …"

Weekly Watchdog: Counting impact and awards

By Bill Buzenberg

Counting impact and awards

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicare":

"… losure requirements in many states.” Meanwhile, the Center’s on-going Medicare project, “Cracking the Codes”, has just been recognized by Investigati …"

"… ata unveiled for the first time how some medical professionals have billed Medicare at sharply higher rates and collected $11 billion in additional, questiona …"

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