Changes proposed to Medicare Advantage, Part D programs
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed changes to reduce prescription drug costs for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D enrollees.
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Greene to lead subcommittee taking on government spending
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., has been appointed to lead a subcommittee dedicated to working with President-elect Donald Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency.
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Biden proposes Medicare, Medicaid cover weight-loss drugs
President Joe Biden plans to require Medicare and Medicaid to offer coverage for weight-loss medications, a move that could cost $36 billion for the two federal programs over... Read More.
DEA to hold hearing on plan to loosen federal marijuana restrictions
The Drug Enforcement Administration plans to hold a formal hearing next week on its plan to reschedule marijuana at the federal level.
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North Carolina governor’s veto blocks $227M in Helene assistance
Legislation sending $227 million in assistance to western North Carolina recovery from Hurricane Helene has been vetoed by two-term Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.
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Lawmakers accuse Scottsdale of adding red tape in new housing laws
(The Center Square) – A Scottsdale city ordinance on housing is raising red flags among some Republicans in the state legislature.
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Arizona congressmen renew fight over federal taxation of family rebate
(The Center Square) – Some members of the Arizona congressional delegation are renewing calls to get a refund on the federally taxed state tax rebate given to families... Read More.
VA to offer green burials as part of pilot program at national cemeteries
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced Tuesday it would offer a pilot program for green burial sections at three national cemeteries.
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Pentagon mum after Musk calls its most expensive project obsolete
Pentagon officials declined to comment on Elon Musk's critical assessment of its most expensive project, the F-35 stealth fighter.
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Post-election poll shows economic confidence up; Biden ratings down
With the presidential election passed, American's confidence in the economy has been improving, with increased optimism and a slight increase in approval for Congress.
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