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As Lawmakers Spar Over Social Security, Its Costs Are Rising Fast

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As Lawmakers Spar Over Social Security, Its Costs Are Rising Fast

New budget projections are expected to show that the program’s spending is outpacing tax revenues as an aging population claims benefits.

By Jim Tankersley

The Medicine Is a Miracle, but Only if You Can Afford It

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The Medicine Is a Miracle, but Only if You Can Afford It

A wave of new treatments have cured devastating diseases. When the costs are too much, even for the insured, patients hunt for other ways to pay.

By Gina Kolata and Francesca Paris

New Medicare Rule Aims to Take Back $4.7 Billion From Insurers

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New Medicare Rule Aims to Take Back $4.7 Billion From Insurers

The government plans to aggressively audit Medicare Advantage plans for overbilling but may face lawsuits.

By Reed Abelson and Margot Sanger-Katz

Biden Set to Hammer House Republicans on the Economy

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Biden Set to Hammer House Republicans on the Economy

The president has found a welcome foil in a new conservative House majority and its tax and spending plans, sharpening a potential re-election message.

By Jim Tankersley