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FILE - This Oct. 18, 2012 file photo shows Edith Windsor interviewed at the offices of the New York Civil Liberties Union, in New York. When it comes to things like estate taxes, the federal recognition of same-sex marriage will help legally married gay and lesbian couples. That was the issue in the Supreme Court decision in the case of Windsor, who had to pay estate taxes after her lesbian spouse died. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Higher-income Americans hit hardest by tax changes

By CAROLE FELDMAN - Associated Press

Suit accuses hospital chain of overbilling

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FILE - In this June 6, 2013, file photo, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. With a majority of Medicare beneficiaries dealing with two or more chronic conditions, a group of lawmakers from both political parties Wednesday proposed a new approach. One of the main sponsors is Wyden, expected to take over leadership of the Finance Committee, which oversees Medicare. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Chronic care overhaul proposed for Medicare

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR - Associated Press

Report: Health care fraud cases hit high last year

By JIM SUHR - Associated Press

NC Medicaid advisory panel takes public comment

By GARY D. ROBERTSON - Associated Press

Tom Schatz, President of the Council for Citizens against Government Waste, center, accompanied by Rep. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., left, and Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, to discuss their worst spending projects of the 111th Congress. (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg)

Medicare overpaying millions on ‘erection pumps,’ report says

By Phillip Swarts - The Washington Times

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Sen. Tom Coburn

Illegal aliens still get Medicare benefits, but feds vow crackdown, $70M savings

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Marilyn Tavenner, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, before the House Ways and Means Committee hearing on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Rate of health spending growth remained low in 2012, government actuaries show

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Marilyn Tavenner, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, before the House Ways and Means Committee hearing on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Enrollment on federal Obamacare market crests at 1 million

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

MEANS: Obamacare: Obamaconjob

By Grady Means

Illustration by Linas Garsys/ The Washington Times

KENDALL: All Americans wanted for Christmas was health care choice

By Mary Claire Kendall

An undated image of a MRI brain scan (AP Photo/University of Iowa Department of Neurology)

BILLINGS, ANDREWS and ADDARIO: Penny-wise, pound-foolish medicine

By Paul R. Billings and Ronnie Andrews and Bonnie J. Addario

** FILE ** Marilyn Tavenner, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, before the House Ways and Means Committee hearing on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Administration cites Obamacare boost for seniors

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

The most egregious examples of government waste, fraud or abuse.

Medicare pays full price for half-empty vials of medicine

By Phillip Swarts - The Washington Times

Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Pa. speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, to discuss the introduction of a legislative package of major mental health reforms. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

GOP Rep. Tim Murphy rolls out mental health legislation

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times