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GOP deficit-cutters eye health IT stimulus funds as Obama’s point man leaves

By Kimberly Leonard

Billions of unspent stimulus dollars slated for electronic health records are now a target for lawmakers searching the federal budget for cu

Excerpts from this story referencing "adviser":

"… Douglas Holtz-Eakin, a former head of the Congressional Budget Office and adviser to Sen. John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign, said these bills repre …"

Fact Check: Rep. Ryan's budget spin

By FactCheck.Org

GOP budget chairman throws some curves while 'setting the record straight'

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicare":

"… d come from increases scheduled under current law.He says that closing the Medicare prescription drug coverage gap would “increase prescription-drug prices …"

"… affected or lower for many.He claims the health care law doesn’t improve Medicare’s finances. Not true. It does, but experts worry some cost controls won …"

"… ” about his plan with the “facts.” He provides Q&As on the debt, Medicare, Medicaid and taxes, as well as a 15-page brochure from the House Republic …"

"… falsely asserted that health care for seniors would be rationed to reduce Medicare costs.Ryan, April 20: His budget commits seniors to bureaucratically …"

Geithner's threat to tap congressional retirement funds rings hollow

By John Aloysius Farrell

Don't worry if Treasury is tapping the G Fund; it'll be paid back in full
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Treasury’s inability to raise debt limit could cause problems

By Laurel Adams

The debt limit, which is the ceiling on Treasury’s ability to pay obligations already incurred, could be reached as early as April....

State Dept’s bomb-sniffing dogs struggle to detect explosives

By Laurel Adams

Bomb-sniffing dogs are used by the U.S. State Department to search vehicles, packages, and luggage at embassies and consulates in Afghanista

Japanese quake is taking a toll on US economy, from cars to debt financing

By Laurel Adams

Agency warns of long lasting impact of Japanese earthquake and tsunami on the US economy
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For federal deficit reduction commission, Medicare changes may be easier said than done

By Gordon Witkin

The salvo fired Wednesday by the co-chairs of a federal deficit reduction commission made clear that a host of budgetary sacred cows are in

By 2020, 90 cents of every dollar will go to entitlements and debt interest

By Laurel Adams

Long-term simulations of government debt offer a cold, harsh look at the federal economic situation, according to the Government Accountabil

A half century later, another warning in Eisenhower address rings true

By Bill Buzenberg

History overlooks another point from President Eisenhower’s farewell address 50 years ago: the ease with which pressure for government spend

FACT WATCH: Romney wrong on deficits and auto bailout

By FactCheck.Org

FACT WATCH: Romney, son of auto exec, gets his car specs wrong

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