Nussle Wins White House Backing for Rural Hospital Aid
Rep. Jim Nussle led a push for higher Medicare payments to rural hospitals, securing White House support for a bill to boost reimbursements. The plan, backed by Rep. Dennis Hastert and HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson, targets states including Iowa and Wisconsin with a three year cushion while funding debates unfold.
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France, Europe strike grounds thousands of flights
Air traffic controllers across Europe joined a plan to unite skies, canceling 7,700 flights in France and disrupting travel from Greece to Hungary. The walkouts oppose the EU single sky plan, which aims to centralize control and cut delays but critics warn of job losses and safety risks. passengers at Charles de Gaulle voiced frustration over lengthy waits and disrupted itineraries.
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Southwest faces backlash over two-seat policy for obese passengers
Airline defends practice of charging overweight travelers for a second seat to keep adjacent passengers comfortable. Advocates call it discriminatory amid calls for wider seats as CDC data shows rising obesity. Southwest notes policy since 1980, with refunds if flight sells out.
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