Medicare reform debate and Clinton plan outlined
The piece analyzes Clinton’s proposed Medicare cost cuts of 138 billion over six years and rival views from Republicans and think tanks. It notes price ceilings risk care quality, weighs vouchers and raising the eligibility age, and urges careful congressional examination as Medicare nears an operating loss in four years.
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ABC Under Fire Food Lion Case Shows Editing Flaws
Syndicated columnist argues that ABC investigation spurred Food Lion stock collapse and store closures. The piece notes hidden-camera footage contrasted by outtakes showing staged or altered scenes and cites trial outcomes, union actions, and possible newsroom manipulation while naming Diane Sawyer and a Reagan White House alumnus.
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Managed care under the microscope
A Chicago Tribune analysis shows three of four insured workers receive care via managed plans, driving shifts in access and cost. It warns of hidden risks and urges safeguards, physician empowerment, funding for research, and prudent regulation to preserve high‑quality care amid cost pressures and industry consolidation.
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