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."

Senate Falls A Vote Short Of Moving On Medicare Pay Patch-Congress Daily

Senate Falls A Vote Short Of Moving On Medicare Pay PatchCongress Daily: "Senate Democrats Thursday came one vote shy of limiting debate on Medicare legislation that would have averted a Medicare physician pay cut set to take effect Tuesday."

Some In GOP Lament Lack Of Focus On Health Care As A Campaign Issue- Congress Daily

Some In GOP Lament Lack Of Focus On Health Care As A Campaign Issue-Congress Daily -As a coterie of first-term Republican senators wraps up an eight-week push to spotlight GOP proposals on healthcare in this election year, their effort has been largely drowned out by Republicans hoping to make energy a wedge issue against Democrats."

Drug Industry Boosts Lobbying - WSJ.com

Drug Industry Boosts Lobbying - WSJ.com: "WASHINGTON -- The pharmaceutical industry's spending on lobbying skyrocketed in 2007 as Democrats took control of Congress, according to a report by a Washington watchdog group."

CongressDaily - Fireworks Expected Before The Recess

CongressDaily - Fireworks Expected Before The Recess: "Over in the House, the chamber will take up an 18-month Medicare physician payment patch under suspension of the rules Tuesday, a bill based largely on legislation by Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus."

Lawmakers try to remove tort shield - Politico.com

Lawmakers try to remove tort shield - Politico.com: "The well-heeled medical device industry lobby is attempting to quash legislation intended to protect consumers even before the bill has been introduced."

Writing New Prescriptions For Change - washingtonpost.com

Writing New Prescriptions For Change - washingtonpost.com: "From Capitol Hill to K Street, Washington is gearing up for another run at health-care reform."