Health care spending slows as share of economy stabilizes
U S health care spending grew 3.9 percent in 2010 to 2.6 trillion, an average of 8402 dollars per person. After two years of low growth, the rise was the smallest in 51 years and health spending as a share of the economy held at 17.9 percent. Experts debate whether this reflects a temporary slump or real cost controls by employers and all levels of government.
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IRS revives program to recoup tax cheats abroad
The IRS restarts a program allowing Americans hiding assets overseas to pay back taxes and penalties while avoiding criminal charges. Commissioner Douglas Shulman said 2009 and 2011 efforts collected $4.4 billion from 33,000 people, and the new initiative could yield far more as more come forward.
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Statins Linked to Diabetes Risk in Older Women
A study published Monday finds a modest link between statin use and Type 2 diabetes in older women, adding to debate over whether cholesterol drugs should be used by otherwise healthy people. Experts urge careful risk assessment, emphasizing benefits for high heart attack risk patients.
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NASA Holds Talks on Items Ownership With Astronauts in Miami
NASA chief Charles Bolden met with former astronauts in Miami to discuss ownership of space artifacts from Mercury, Gemini, Apollo and Skylab missions. He said NASA would cooperate to resolve the contentious issue and move toward a common policy rather than further lawsuits.
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Lawmakers preview Brownback tax plan debate in 2012 session
Douglas County lawmakers previewed a likely clash over Gov. Brownback's plan to cut the state personal income tax. Senate Democrat Tom Holland warned the move would raise local sales and property taxes, shifting the burden to the middle class, while others argued tax cuts spur growth. Boeing's Wichita plant closure was cited as a nod to tax policy, though officials said defense cuts drove the decision. Brownback plans to unveil specifics in the State of the State address amid claims Kansas lags behind Texas and Florida in growth.
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Kansan GOP Lawmaker Attacks Speaker O Neal
State Representative Owen Donohoe a Shawnee Republican blasts House Speaker Mike O Neal accusing him of nepotism and power abuse in an email to House Republicans. He cites hiring of his wife and a state lawsuit and notes the 92 33 GOP edge in the chamber. O Neal declines comment.
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USDA to close Lawrence Food Safety office
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will shut the Lawrence Food Safety Inspection Service office as part of a blueprint to save $150 million yearly. Secretary Tom Vilsack announced cuts affecting 259 offices and 46 states, with five of 15 district offices closing, including the Lawrence site at 4920 Bob Billings.
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