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Unsustainable Medicare spending

By The Center for Public Integrity

December 10, 2008

According to projections by the Congressional Budget Office, Medicare spending is expected to jump from 4 percent of GDP

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FACT CHECK: President Obama, Romney both distort the facts

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April 9, 2012

FACT CHECK: Bachmann wrongly calls the health care law the largest entitlement program in history

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August 2, 2011

Fact Check: Rep. Ryan's budget spin

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May 6, 2011

Medicare: An entitlement out of control

By David Nather

November 7, 2010

Gov't auditors doubt legality of Medicare bonuses

By The Associated Press

July 11, 2012

Gov't auditors question legality of Obama administration bonus program for Medicare insurers

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Jon Huntsman's $1 trillion mistake

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June 22, 2011

Family docs seeking more members on AMA group with influence over Medicare pay

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June 14, 2011

Is Michael Jackson's doctor disqualified from Medicare? Or are two senators mistaken?

By Joe Eaton

December 1, 2011

$100 million for artificial legs and feet in question

By Alexandra Duszak

August 19, 2011

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