It stresses that if Congress pass a reform bill in 2009, implementation will automatically take place in 2010. According to the article, implementation responsibilities are likely to include expansion of Medicaid, the federal-state hea...
A rare bipartisan effort will scrap the troubled physician payment formula and transition to a system focused on new quality measures.Kaiser Health News
Dodge New Year Credit Score Drops Learn from the experts how to protect your credit score while navigating the pressure to spend beyond your means. Jessica WalrackDec. 31, 2024 Signs of Fraud on Your Credit Report Act quickly to prevent scammers from accessing more information and do...
What happens if you don’t pay debt? Here’s what you can expect: Your debt will go to a collection agency. Debt collectors will contact you. Your credit history and score will be affected. Your debt will probably haunt you for years. You'll pay off the debt or not, but life ...
What happens next? The House Energy and Commerce Committee quickly and unanimously advanced the bill on Thursday afternoon. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, a Louisiana Republican, said the House will vote on the bill next week. It's unclear if it has enough support right now to pass the...
Passing a farm bill Congress passes a package of legislation that sets policy for agricultural and food programs, known as the farm bill, every five years. The most recent package was approved in 2018 and expired Sept. 30, though some of its provisions remain in place, according to the Dep...
The birth of a child is not just a blessed event; it's the beginning of a whole new set of tax breaks for your family. Learn how the newest addition to your family can help trim your tax bill, and how to save for your child's future in the most tax-effic
The federal government could shut down in a matter of hours if Congress does not cobble together a temporary funding plan on Friday. Lawmakers are racing to come to an agreement that will meet with enough support to pass. President-elect Donald Trump torpedoed their bipartisan package on Wed...
exposure at default, Lehman Brothers' credit rating was downgraded, forcing the Federal Reserve to summon several banks to negotiate the financing for its reorganization. Congress also passed a $700 billion rescue bill in response to the widespread financial risk the collapse of the firm could have...
Refundable tax credits do provide you with a refund if they have money left over after reducing your tax bill to zero. As a result, they’re considered more valuable than nonrefundable tax credits. There are also certain tax credits that result in a refund even if you had no tax liability...