Unproven for older women, digital mammography saps Medicare dollars

By Joe Eaton, Elizabeth Lucas and David Donald

High-tech, digital mammography may not be any better at detecting breast cancer in women over 65 than older film-based systems, but Medicare

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"… a premium for digital mammography.” …"

"… en patients at the Plano, Texas mammography clinic Women’s Diagnostic of Texas began cancelling appointments, the reason why was hardly a mystery.Earlier …"

"… rial, Hologic tells the story of Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in Waco, Texas, which switched to digital and increased its monthly mammogram screening b …"

"… re getting harder to find.Dr. Michael Klouda, medical director of the East Texas Medical Center Breast Care Center in Tyler, said it’s impractical to run …"

Bank of America, tech VP clash over money-laundering detection

By Michael Hudson

Bank of America Corp. faces myriad disputes with whistleblowers, state attorneys general, and homeowners after surviving the U.S. financial

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"… cit funds in Bank of America accounts in Atlanta, Chicago and Brownsville, Texas, from 2002 to 2009.”Norton, the bank spokeswoman, said Bank of America c …"

Lee and Thompson join Center for Public Integrity board

Lee and Thompson join board

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"… rked on bringing journalism content to the 2011 SXSW conference in Austin, Texas. She is also one of the lead organizers of Hacks/Hackers, a rapidly expand …"

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Haley Barbour’s money juggernaut for 2012

By Peter H. Stone

The Mississippi governor, a legendary fundraiser, is calling in chits with friends and allies to raise money for a possible GOP presidential

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"… 00,000 check from Jamal Daniel, an executive with Crest Investment Corp, a Texas energy and finance company, who has ties to a former affiliate of Barbour …"

The Republican governors’ San Diego schmooze

By Peter H. Stone

After spending $102 million to help its party pick up six new gubernatorial seats, the Republican Governors Association finds that its annua

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"… rd fundraising haul included seven figure checks from billionaires such as Texas developer Bob Perry of Perry Homes ($6 million) and New York hedge fund mo …"

Republicans must choose panel chief tough enough to stand up to Barney

By Peter H. Stone

Two experienced Republican lawmakers are vying for the chairmanship of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee and the chance to try to

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"… OP leadership turned to Republicans Jeb Hensarling and Randy Neugebauer of Texas, and to Scott Garrett of New Jersey, to offer bill amendments that forced …"

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New GOP chiefs of appropriations, energy panels may not be settled until after Thanksgiving

By Peter H. Stone

With Republicans expected to have an excellent shot at winning back the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, talk is rampant about whic

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"… n both cases, powerful members Jerry Lewis of California and Joe Barton of Texas, who respectively ran those committees (or served as their ranking members …"

Americans for Job Security — how a shadow group hustles for funds

By Peter H. Stone

Long-time GOP operative David Carney is hardly a household name like Karl Rove. But among Republican strategists and fundraisers in Washingt

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"… Rove. But among Republican strategists and fundraisers in Washington D.C., Texas, and other states, Carney is well-known as an aggressive and controversial …"

"… enue for 2007 and then $12.2 million in the election year of 2008.Links to Texas Gov. PerryOver the course of a varied political career, Carney has worked …"

"… arney for more than a decade has been a top consultant to the campaigns of Texas Gov. Rick Perry.This year, Carney helped Perry defeat a primary challenger …"

"… l drive to get the Green Party gubernatorial candidate, Deb Shafto, on the Texas gubernatorial ballot, a move that’s likely to help Perry on Election Day …"

Harold Simmons

By Peter H. Stone

In conservative and GOP money circles, Dallas billionaire Harold Simmons is almost a household name. ...

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"… s been an outspoken advocate for moving radioactive nuclear waste to West Texas, a plan that reportedly would benefit a Simmons venture called Waste Contr …"

"… rtedly would benefit a Simmons venture called Waste Control Specialists. A Texas regulatory commission is currently weighing the scheme, which has aroused …"

Ed Gillespie

By Peter H. Stone

Ed GillespieIt’s hard to find a Republican politico anywhere who can match former RNC chairman Ed Gillespie’s frenetic pace and huge investm

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"… ormal advisers by the group — have taken successful prospecting trips to Texas and more recently to Wall Street. American Crossroads has received about $ …"

"… Wall Street. American Crossroads has received about $6 million from three Texas tycoons or companies in which they have major interests.Gillespie, 49 and …"

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