Delay to health care rule may weaken insurance mandate
The administration delayed a parallel employer reporting rule, risking reduced enforcement of the individual mandate. Without employer verification, some may lie about coverage. officials say impact will be minor, but uninsured, healthier adults could stay away, raising premiums later. Enrollment starts Oct. 1 with subsidies and Medicaid expansion.
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Senate Halts Nominations Fight Clears Way for Confirmations
The Senate moved away from a brink scenario as Republicans and Democrats struck a deal to rush several Obama nominees through. Key names include Labor Secretary-designate Tom Perez EPA head Gina McCarthy and Export-Import Bank leader Fred Hochberg with other confirmations expected later in the week.
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Hagel orders 20 percent cut for top Pentagon staff
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced a 20 percent reduction across the top levels of the Pentagon including his office and the Joint Chiefs chairman’s staff for 2015 to 2019. He said broader cuts are needed to meet forced spending reductions and noted furloughs affecting about 650,000 civilian employees. The cuts come amid potential further reductions in 2014 if a deficit plan is not agreed.
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Liz Cheney to Seek Wyoming Senate Seat
Liz Cheney announces a run against Wyoming's senior U. S. senator in the Republican primary. The 46 year old daughter of Dick Cheney vows a bold challenge in a state where Republicans control all statewide offices and the congressional delegation.
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Congress recalls watchdog to explain IRS audit
IRS inspector general J. Russell George is summoned to testify before the House Oversight Committee on Thursday, with two IRS workers to testify. Democrats argue the report omitted that liberal groups were targeted, but the investigation found no political bias at the agency.
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