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Dems, GOP Fight Over Medicare Rates

Republicans say foes are trying to hide true cost

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 21, 2009 12:33 PM CDT

(Newser) – A new health care-related bill is in the spotlight on Capitol Hill, as senators battle over a Democratic proposal to freeze Medicare rates for doctors at the current rate for 10 years—overriding a 21% cut scheduled for January. Democrats say the bill, which is...   Read full story »

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