Representative Glenn Thompson News

A spokesman for U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley confirmed a bill was introduced Tuesday to delay the expansion of "Competitive Bidding."

The National Association for the Support of Long-Term Care has registered strong support for lawmakers who say the government should put the brakes on a Medicare competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies.

Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee is one of several lawmakers taking Food Stamp Pledge.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have asked CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner to delay the second-round implementation of Medicare's Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies competitive bidding program, scheduled to take effect July 1. Reps.

Republican lawmakers urged President Obama's top health official on Tuesday to intercede on behalf of a 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl in desperate need of a lung transplant.

Glenn Thompson said Tuesday he hopes a bill he's been working on for about a year would give those living with disabilities more control over their futures.

Alexandria Hipple, Madeline Miller, Alyssa Duffy and Brook Piccione each pleaded guilty to furnishing alcohol to minors, while the other charges were dismissed as part of the plea deal.