Senate OKs curb on tax data access by government
Senate votes to limit access to taxpayer returns. Requires presidential signature for White House data requests and annual congressional reporting. A proposal to notify taxpayers when the DOJ seeks access failed 50 to 45. Critics warn of organized crime benefits without stricter safeguards.
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Ehrlichman Casts 1969 Drug Campaign as Politicking
Former domestic affairs chief John Ehrlichman testified that the 1969 White House campaign to wipe out heroin use was a political ploy and beyond federal capacity. He criticized FBI and DEA enforcement and noted Cabinet-level feuds between Justice and Treasury, with Mitchell and Kennedy clashing over actions.
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Medicare mark ups exposed in doctors labs overcharges
Federal investigators report that about a third of U S doctors bill Medicare and Medicaid for lab tests as if done in their offices while using cheaper outside laboratories. Examples show marked profits from tests like a $12 charge for a $2.50 lead test.
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