Senate Clears $162 Billion War-Funding Measure - WSJ.com

Senate Clears $162 Billion War-Funding Measure - WSJ.com: "An increase in Medicare payments for physicians failed to pass the Senate Thursday night, leaving a 10.6% funding reduction to take effect July 1. The Senate also put off action on a rescue plan for homeowners with troubled mortgages and an overhaul of the government's domestic-spying powers."