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How the U.S. Government Amassed $31 Trillion in Debt

Two decades of tax cuts, recession responses and bipartisan spending fueled more borrowing — contributing $25 trillion to the total and setting the stage for another federal showdown.

By Jim Tankersley

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California Sues Companies Over Insulin Prices, Joining Other States

The state is taking action against three major drug companies and the big pharmacy benefit managers in an effort to temper costs for people with diabetes.

By Benjamin Ryan

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Medicare Begins to Rein In Drug Costs for Older Americans

Reforms embedded in the Inflation Reduction Act will bring savings to seniors this year. Already some lawmakers are aiming to repeal the changes.

By Paula Span

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F.D.A. Approves New Treatment for Early Alzheimer’s

The drug, Leqembi, may modestly slow cognitive decline in early stages of the disease but carries some safety risks. Still, data suggests it is more promising than the small number of other available treatments.

By Pam Belluck

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