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  Does shrinking deficit show it was just a GOP talking point?

Republicans completely ignore shrinking deficits

  The CBO released a report this week that revealed deficits are shrinking at a historic pace. Chris Hayes talks about the CBO's report with Ezra Klein.

US Senate confirms Tavenner as Medicare/Medicaid chief

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Marilyn Tavenner, a former nurse and hospital company executive, as the first full-fledged administrator for the Medicare and Medicaid healthcare programs since 2006. Full story

Senate confirms former nurse to run Medicare

A former intensive care nurse with a businesslike approach to a politically divisive public policy area won Senate approval Wednesday to run Medicare and other major health insurance programs. Full story

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U.S. charges 89 people in $223 million Medicare fraud schemes

Tampa clinics prompt healthcare fraud charges

89 charged in Medicare fraud busts in 8 cities

U.S. proposes rule on Medicaid payment cuts for hospitals

Report reveals cost of medical procedures vary widely between hospitals

Entitlements' unimpeded growth is boon to seniors

Same procedure, different bills at Pa. hospitals

Largest US hospice company sued for Medicare fraud

SC hospital found guilty of $39M in false claims

High hospital bills go public, but will it help?

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  Paul Ryan insults progressives

Find out what Paul Ryan said about the progressive movement and why Ed's labeled him a "Pretender."

  Why Republicans aren’t satisfied with Obama’s ‘chained CPI’ proposal

As conservatives change their opinions on social security and “chained CPI,” Steve Kornacki’s panelists look at controlling spending through cost-efficient delivery mechanisms and the GOP’s new focus on tax reform.

  The challenges in ACA’s implementation

The Washington Post’s Sarah Kliff talks about her reporting on how the Obama Administration will come up with the money it needs to publicize the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

  Will Obamacare be the issue GOP thinks it is in 2014?

Steve Kornacki’s panelists look at how the politics of the Affordable Care Act will play out during the 2014 midterm elections.

  Republicans cling to killing ‘Obamacare’

Republicans are set to vote to repeal ObamaCare for the 37th time. Chris Hayes talk about the Republicans’ efforts with the Center for American Progress' Neera Tanden.

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