Little-known AMA group has outsized influence on Medicare payments

By Joe Eaton and Joe Eaton

Early this month, a group of 29 doctors gathered in a modern conference room at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, a few blocks from Lake Shore Driv

Excerpts from this story referencing "Naples":

"… the RUC will meet again to consider codes, this time for three days at the Naples Grand Beach Resort in Naples, Florida. …"

"… nsider codes, this time for three days at the Naples Grand Beach Resort in Naples, Florida. …"

Democrats desperately seek their own Rove

By Peter H. Stone

For chastened Democrats, ‘a lesson and a beating’; Republicans hone tactics that brought in secretive millions last year...

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"… motion. He schmoozed with rich Florida Republicans in North Palm Beach and Naples last week, and he pitched conservative moguls in New York earlier this yea …"

Don Young, representative for Florida?

By Caitlin Ginley

May 1, 2008 Update: The House voted 358-51 yesterday to agree to the Senate's demand for a federal criminal investigation of the $10 million

Excerpts from this story referencing "Naples":

"… g, currently under fire for possibly illegal earmarking for a project near Naples, Florida, was one of Congress’s most frequent fliers, racking up more th …"

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The Montenegro connection

By Leo Sisti

“My little cat … I’m going crazy without you …. You have repeatedly betrayed me, I think …. Little cat, when are you coming? ... I love you,

Excerpts from this story referencing "Naples":

"… they noted, the port of Zelenica was controlled by members of the Bari and Naples mafia, while in the south the port of Bar was run by the mob from Bari and …"

"… to 15 years. Two years later — in 2003 — the prosecutor’s office in Naples aimed their sights at the very top, seeking to arrest Djukanovic himself o …"

"… n Bari. After more than six hours, Djukanovic left the court. Outside, his Naples attorney told the press how as prime minister, Djukanovic could have refus …"

Drug makers' dime funds Congressional travel

By Robert Brodsky

Pharmaceutical companies, affiliated trade groups spent more than $600,000 on trips

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"… 000 hosting 21 trips, including excursions to San Francisco, San Diego and Naples, Fla."America clearly has the best health care in the world, but it can on …"

"… a PhRMA-sponsored $4,200 excursion he took with his wife in March 2003 to Naples, Fla., where he spoke at a conference. Shortly after, Tauzin was a co-spon …"

A vacation from the rules

By Anupama Narayanswamy

Some disclosure filings sketchy on details, tardy despite ethics oversight

Excerpts from this story referencing "Naples":

"… id of such imprecise disclosure.Shaw's filing for an October 2003 visit to Naples, Fla., did not disclose how much the trip cost. His form also indicates th …"

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Flouting the rule on lobbyist-paid travel

By Robert Brodsky

Review finds at least 90 apparent ethics violations

Excerpts from this story referencing "Naples":

"… .Clark's lobbying arm, the Federal Policy Group, hosts a client retreat in Naples, Fla., that has been attended by Ways and Means Committee members and thei …"

"… ttee staff director Jeffrey McMillen indicate that the $1,175 bill for the Naples conference was paid by Clark Consulting. McMillen's invitation letter was …"

The Montenegro connection

By Leo Sisti

Love, tobacco, and the mafia

Excerpts from this story referencing "Naples":

"… they noted, the port of Zelenica was controlled by members of the Bari and Naples mafia, while in the south the port of Bar was run by the mob from Bari and …"

"… to 15 years. Two years later — in 2003 — the prosecutor’s office in Naples aimed their sights at the very top, seeking to arrest Djukanovic himself o …"

"… n Bari. After more than six hours, Djukanovic left the court. Outside, his Naples attorney told the press how as prime minister, Djukanovic could have refus …"