Obama proposes bounty hunters to fight health care fraud
President Obama plans to hire private auditors armed with high tech tools to detect fraud in Medicare and Medicaid. A pilot program recovered about 900 million for taxpayers from 2005 to 2008, with costs and expected bipartisan backers noted as part of the push to overhaul the health care system.
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Massa Admits Groping Staffer on Beck Show
Former Rep. Eric Massa acknowledged tickling a male staffer and later groping him, calling the act wrong and saying he resigned after the incident. The ethics probe and shifting reasons for his resignation are noted, with Massa citing his cancer return and past service in the Navy.
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Prius Runaway Incident Spurs Recall Debate and Investigation
Toyota sent three technicians to probe the incident involving James Sikes driving a 2008 Prius on Interstate 8 near San Diego after his accelerator stuck at high speed. Sikes, 61, told 911 operators the car surged to 94 mph before a CHP trooper helped slow and stop it. Police and Toyota emphasize ongoing questions about electronics versus floor mats amid recalls affecting millions.
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Larry L. Smith
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Sloan Automotive Lab
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Nuclear scrutiny poses test for Israel and Iran claims
The piece discusses Israel resisting inspections for its suspected nuclear weapons while urging Iran to open facilities to the IAEA. It notes U S pressure, Biden's criticism of expansion in East Jerusalem, and experts warning that Iran’s program remains suspect. It also mentions Syria eyeing nuclear energy options.
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Faysal Mekdad
Roswell Mayor Urges Census Participation as City Promotes All-American Status
Roswell's mayor Del Jurney urged residents to complete census surveys, stressing the importance and safety of the process. The Census Bureau will follow up with households not returning forms by April 1, possibly sending a census worker to address nonresponse. The remarks highlighted Roswell's bid for nationwide recognition as an All-American City.
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