Medicare video news releases breach federal rules
GAO reports that Medicare ads used video news releases with actors posing as journalists to promote the drug benefit. Stations aired the clips paid by the agency, omitting sponsor identification and raising concerns of covert propaganda. The agency says stations should have disclosed sources. videos are no longer distributed.
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Stolen cello returned to Los Angeles Philharmonic
A 320yearold cello stolen from outside a home is back with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. Detectives say a bicyclist was seen leaving with it on April 25 and a $50000 reward remains. Principal cellist Peter Stumpf calls the recovery a relief and plans to use any reward to fund a music appreciation foundation for children.
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