Proposed changes in Medicare rules could soon pave the way for a significant expansion in Medicare-covered dental services, while falling short of the comprehensive benefits that many Democratic lawmakers have advocated.
Posted on 20 October 2022.
Proposed changes in Medicare rules could soon pave the way for a significant expansion in Medicare-covered dental services, while falling short of the comprehensive benefits that many Democratic lawmakers have advocated.
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Posted on 19 March 2017.
As Washington lawmakers consider various measures that could add to the financial hardship suffered by some older Americans, a study last year shed light on the economic inequality middle and lower class retirees already face.
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Posted on 14 December 2016.
Rep. Sam Johnson of Texas introduced legislation just before the end of the congressional session last week that he said would “permanently save” the program.
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Posted on 21 April 2015.
By Andrew Taylor WASHINGTON — Cuts to Medicare and the health care law and almost $40 billion in unrequested money for overseas war-fighting operations top the agenda as congressional negotiators meet on Monday to begin ironing out a Republican budget blueprint for next year and beyond. Separate House- and Senate-passed budget plans have plenty in […]
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Posted on 30 March 2015.
WASHINGTON — Washington’s famous cherry blossoms are set to hit peak bloom this weekend as the National Cherry Blossom Festival draws big crowds for its annual parade and Japanese street festival. The National Park Service says the trees are predicted to be in peak bloom Saturday through Tuesday. They bloomed about the same time the […]
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Posted on 18 March 2015.
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are putting down a marker with their budget blueprint, one day after the House GOP unveiled a 10-year plan that boosts the military, makes deep cuts in social programs that include Medicare and targets President Barack Obama’s laws on health care and financial reforms. The companion measure contains greater cost cuts to […]
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