Government reintroduces pork on federal prison menus
After Grassley criticized the removal of pork from the national inmate menu, the Bureau of Prisons announced pork roast would return. The policy affected 206,000 inmates since Oct 1, drawing praise from chicken and beef interests and concern from Muslim groups.
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Medicare spends billions on hepatitis C cures in 2015 first half
Medicare Part D spent about 4.6 billion dollars in the first half of this year on new hepatitis C cures, with rebates not yet known likely halving the net. Spending likely rises due to strong demand as more patients seek treatment. last year the program spent 4.8 billion on these drugs before rebates. The 12 week course can cost about 95 thousand dollars per patient before rebates.
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Diplomacy Foes Hunt for Silver Bullet on Iran Deal
Critics in Congress press to derail or delay the Iran nuclear pact as Iran begins dismantling facilities. Republicans seek to override review deadlines and renew sanctions while contemplating lawsuits or a veto showdown with President Obama. Secretary Kerry and Foreign Minister Zarif are pictured in a March negotiation session.
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