House approves flood relief for Midwest states amid war funding
The House authorized over 2 billion dollars in aid to Iowa and surrounding states hit by floods, while Republicans and White House backed a 162 billion war funding bill. The package also expands GI Bill benefits and extends unemployment, with Senate action anticipated next week. A separate 897 million aid to FEMA relief funds was approved along with various disaster support programs.
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Tax debts top two billion among Medicare providers
A GAO survey of about 436000 providers who got 2006 Medicare payments found more than 27 000 owed back taxes. The report notes some used funds for personal purchases including luxury cars and real estate.
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