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House GOP Lays Groundwork For Fall Budget Face-Off

Thursday, 16 May 2013 08:44

The Wall Street Journal: House Republicans Air Budget Ideas, Prepare For Fall Confrontation
The chairman of the House tax-writing committee has been laying the groundwork for advancing an overhaul of the tax code to scale back deductions and reduce rates. … Another idea gaining popularity among some Republicans is to delay implementation of...

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Retiree Medical Expenses Fall, But They Still Exceed Most People's Expectations

Thursday, 16 May 2013 08:43

A study released by Fidelty Investments estimated that a couple, who are enrolled in traditional Medicare and retiring in 2013, will need $220,000 to cover medical costs throughout their retirement.

The Associated Press/Washington Post: Expected Retiree Medical Expenses Fall In 2013, But Still Outpace Many Americans' Estimates
After years...

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Acting CMS Chief Marilyn Tavenner Becomes Agency's First Confirmed Head In 7 Years

Thursday, 16 May 2013 08:39

In a 91-to-7 vote, the Senate approved President Barack Obama's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Tavenner, who has been the agency's acting administrator, was endorsed by Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va.

The New York Times: Acting Chief Wins Confirmation To Run Medicare And Medicaid
The Senate on Wednesday approved President...

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Navigator Headlines: May 16, 2013

Thursday, 16 May 2013 06:20

Today's headlines detail the Senate confirmation of Acting Chief Marilyn Tavenner to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.  

Kaiser Health News: Senate Confirms Tavenner To Head CMS
Kaiser Health News' Mary Agnes Carey talks with Jennifer Haberkorn of Politico Pro about the Senate's confirmation Wednesday of...

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Political Cartoon: 'Bloc On Wood?'

Wednesday, 15 May 2013 08:40

Kaiser Health News provides a fresh take on health policy developments with "Bloc On Wood?" by Chris Weyant.

Meanwhile, here is today's health policy haiku:

GO AHEAD, KICK THAT CAN!

CBO numbers
suggest shrinking deficit...
Stalls a grand bargain.
-Anonymous 

If you have a health policy haiku to share, please send it to us at http://www.k...

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