Cuba Food Plan Near Approval For U S Sales To Cuba
Congress nears final approval on a measure allowing Cuba to buy U S food for the first time in decades though financing bans and travel restrictions will limit sales. The plan, within an $80 billion agricultural bill, could yield 28 to 45 million dollars in its first year.
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Legislation Grows For Scooter Helmet Rules Nationwide
Amid rising scooter injuries and a fatality in Elizabeth New Jersey a push grows for helmet requirements on kickboard scooters. Bills target youths under 14 with fines up to 50 dollars and helmet proof clauses. Authorities urge protective gear following 11,300 injuries this year.
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US moves to close Medicaid loophole
The government proposed regulations to end a Medicaid loophole that let 20 states collect billions in excess federal funds. Critics warn the plan may not stop abuse and could cost taxpayers up to 127 billion over 10 years. States named include Alabama California Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Massachusetts Michigan Nebraska New Hampshire New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Washington New Jersey. The rule would phase out extra payments over five years with no current-year funding cuts and would back $10 billion in hospital payments over 10 years. Public comment runs 30 days before a final rule is issued.
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