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Who’s going to pay for health reform’s taxes?
By Staff WriterThe wealthiest 2% of Americans could take a hit from PPACA starting next year.
August 13, 2012
GAO: Not Clear How PPACA Will Affect EmployersMost employer surveys have obvious flaws, and PPACA simulation results vary, officials say.
August 13, 2012
Paul Ryan: Romney's Bridge Across GOP SpectrumSome Republicans have worried that Ryan's proposals for changing Medicare may be too risky.
August 13, 2012
On the Third Hand: Paul RyanIt's sad to see the man pilloried for daring to suggest that we need to make tough choices.
August 13, 2012
Democrats slam Ryan as threat to social safety netAfter Paul Ryan was announced as Mitt Romney's running mate, Democrats declared the upcoming election to be a referendum on the acceptability of deep cuts to programs like Social Security and Medicare.
August 11, 2012
Paul Ryan, Romney's Running Mate: Health Account BackerPaul Ryan has worked to expand the HSA program, and he's talked about using accounts to reform Medicare.
August 11, 2012
Paul Ryan, Romney's Running Mate: Health Account BackerPaul Ryan has worked to expand the HSA program, and he's talked about using accounts to reform Medicare.
August 10, 2012
Why the New EFT Rule Could Have Been BetterA health care payment expert says regulators should have made it easier for users to track transactions.