Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1787, The Congress of the Confederation enacts the Northwest Ordinance establishing governing rules for the Northwest Territory. It also establishes procedures for the admission of new states and limits the expansion of slavery. In 1831, Regulamentul Organic, a quasi-constitutional organic law is adopted in Wallachia, one of the two Danubian Principalities that were to become the basis of Romania. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1951, Rob Bishop, American educator and politician was born. In 1967, Richard Marles, Australian lawyer and politician, 50th Australian Minister for Trade and Investment was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Medicaid Equal Standards Act Will Increase Protections Against Waste, Fraud, and Abuse

National Taxpayers Union

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July 6, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Card Stacking

By Alexander Ciccone.

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The Hill

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· Jun 23, 2026

A smarter approach to fraud means better care at home

The Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act is designed to strengthen program integrity in home health and hospice while protecting access to care for patients and reducing burden for legitimate providers.

Townhall

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· Jul 8, 2026

This Amazing Trump Account Rule Will Change Employee Benefits Forever

This Amazing Trump Account Rule Will Change Employee Benefits Forever

National Taxpayers Union

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· Jun 25, 2026

Protect Medicaid by Restricting Provider Taxes, Cracking Down on Fraud

By Alexander Ciccone.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 6, 2026

TransDigm: A Good Tax-Efficient Compounder For A Taxable Account

TransDigm: A Good Tax-Efficient Compounder For A Taxable Account

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 7, 2026

Congress must fix its No Surprises mistake

Healthcare is one of our economy’s fastest-growing sectors, and the ability of healthcare providers to manipulate Congress is a big reason why. A modest reform meant to shield patients from surprise medical bills has become a multibillion-dollar windfall for hospitals, doctors, lawyers, and arbitrators. Patients pay the price through higher insurance premiums. Congress must fix []

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· Jun 29, 2026

Annuities Can Have Unpleasant Tax Side Effects: Here's the Surprising Antidote

Annuities Can Have Unpleasant Tax Side Effects: Here's the Surprising Antidote

Off The Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

Medicare patients could save $1.1B on drugs under proposed rule

The Trump administration proposed a new rule on Thursday that it says could save Medicare patients 1.1 billion next year. The rule would prevent hospitals from charging markups on discounted drugs, according to the Associated Press, and it would apply to hospitals that serve low-income patients under Medicare’s 340B program. The program allows hospitals to []...Click to read more

Daily Mail

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· Jul 1, 2026

Beware the pension tax-free lump sum mistake that leaves millions unable to cover essential costs: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS

Beware the pension tax-free lump sum mistake that leaves millions unable to cover essential costs: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS

The Motley Fool

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· Jul 9, 2026

This New Medicare Option Could Be a Game Changer for Seniors

This long-awaited rule change is finally here.

Mindanao Times

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· Jun 24, 2026

‘Right to Care’ ordinance, anti-discrimination amendments pushed 

A LAWMAKER here is pushing for “Right to Care,” or Healthcare Proxy Ordinance, aimed at granting LGBTQIA+ couples and alternative family structures the legal authority to make critical medical decisions

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 2, 2026

The Latest: Trump plans new rule that he says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from charging markups on discounted drugs for Medicare patients and says that could save consumers 1.1 billion next year, according to estimates obtained by the AP.

RAPPLER

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· Jul 6, 2026

[Ask the Tax Whiz] Guidelines on BIR’s Micro Taxpayer Relief Program

The One-Time Tax Abatement Program is a special initiative introduced by the BIR to allow eligible micro taxpayers to settle certain unpaid tax obligations

ABC News: Health

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· Jul 2, 2026

Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugs

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from marking up discounted drugs for Medicare patients

Florida Politics

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· Jun 23, 2026

Healthcare group sues AHCA, says flawed state formula costs pediatricians millions

'At bottom, AHCA is legally obligated to fix the problem it caused.' The post Healthcare group sues AHCA, says flawed state formula costs pediatricians millions appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 21, 2026

Needed, a more equitable intellectual property order

There must be greater accountability in the enforcement of biopiracy rules

UrduPoint

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· Jul 1, 2026

LCCI terms FBR's tax target achievement a shared success

LCCI terms FBR's tax target achievement a shared success

NaturalNews.com

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· Jul 4, 2026

Light Over Darkness: A book that will change everything you think about healing

(NaturalNews) The FDA is not a protector of public health but a captured agency serving Big Pharma profits, as evidenced by absurd actions like labeling a red l...

FOX News Health

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· Jul 1, 2026

Big Medicare change slashes weight-loss drug costs for eligible seniors

A new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program offers Wegovy and Zepbound to eligible seniors for 50 a month starting July 1, slashing obesity drug costs.

The Japan Times

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· Jun 29, 2026

Thai beer dynasty feud casts spotlight on ‘ungrateful child’ law

The law enables parents to revoke gifts if their offspring are deemed ungrateful, physically abusive, neglectful in old age or responsible for serious reputational harm.

Kaiser Health

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· Jul 13, 2026

As GOP Cries Fraud, Newsom Backs Medicaid Spending on Housing and Food

Republicans say California’s use of Medicaid money for social services amounts to waste, fraud, and abuse. But even as Gov. Gavin Newsom voices concern about losing funding, he says he’s proud of the state’s holistic approach to caring for its sickest and most expensive patients.

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 11, 2026

Why Our Kids Don’t Learn

Included in the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a dollar-for-dollar tax credit, up to 1,700, for contributions to “Scholarship Granting Organizations” that parents can access and use toward paying for private school tuition and fees and other educational expenses. The provision is constructed such that states must choose to opt in to the...

The 19th

· Jul 6, 2026

Trump Uses Full Weight of Federal Government to Restrict Gender-Affirming Care

Several federal agencies have taken unprecedented steps to keep physicians from providing care to trans youth.

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump Admin Flags Billions in Medicare Claims as Fraud Crackdown Intensifies

The Trump administration says a dramatic increase in Medicare claims for tissue and organ transplants has led to a nationwide fraud crackdown that is blocking millions of dollars in suspicious billing. According to Fox

TheJournal.ie

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· Jul 9, 2026

Call for 'no wait card' for people needing urgent access to toilets for health reasons

The Labour Party introduced its Equal Status (Access to Toilet Facilities) Bill 2025 to the Dáil today.

Just the news

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· Jun 18, 2026

Social Security reform imperative to avoid 34% tax hike, insolvency by 2032, trustees warn

“Unless policymakers act, America’s favorite entitlement program will become its most disgraced,” expert warns.

Radio New Zealand

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· Jun 24, 2026

Abuse in care redress legislation passes final reading in Parliament

The bill sets up the system that would provide payments to those who suffered abuse, with a redress officer appointed to determine who is eligible.

Buenos Aires Times

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· Jun 25, 2026

Milei’s ‘Super RIGI’ investment bill approved by lower house

La Libertad Avanza’s beefed-up version of RIGI investment scheme offers improved tax breaks and benefits for investors splashing US1-billion into hi-tech developing industries ; Bill now heads to Senate. Leer más

BBC News

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· Jun 25, 2026

Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban

The government says a new Bill will protect LGBT people from abusive acts to change who they are.

Truthout

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· Jun 26, 2026

Alaska GOP Pushes 800-Mile Gas Terminal and Pipeline That Could Decimate Climate

Republicans in Alaska want tax breaks for a Trump-backed megaproject that Indigenous activists oppose.

Quartz

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· Jul 7, 2026

20 ways the tax system rewards people who understand it — and penalizes those who don't

From retirement accounts to penalty rules, the tax code quietly favors people who study it, while those who don't leave money and leverage on the table

Arizona Daily Independent

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· Jul 6, 2026

WATCH: Arizona Expands Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans

WATCH: Arizona Expands Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans

Irish Mirror

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· Jun 21, 2026

Everything you need to know about proposed €100 monthly social welfare increase to tackle inflation

Social Justice Ireland has said that a benchmark of 27.5 of the average annual wage would make a 'massive difference' to social welfare recipients across Ireland

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 23, 2026

GRA urges fair treatment for taxpayers, highlights right to assistance and appeal

Mr David Lartey Quarcoopome, Chief Revenue Officer of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Projects Coordinator at the Domestic Tax Revenue Division (DTRD), says taxpayers in Ghana have the right to fair treatment, assistance and appeal when dealing with the tax authority.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

German coalition reaches broad tax and economic reform deal

Reform package would cut taxes for middle-income families with children while raising rates on top earners above 250,000

EUobserver

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· Jun 24, 2026

EU tax reform promises €8bn in savings, but shell companies untouched

The most impactful change is the abolition of taxes charged on cross-border payments of dividends, interest and royalties between companies. This alone accounts for around 5.3bn of the projected savings.

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