Republican Targets Use of Costly Medical Devices

Wall Street Journal -- Republicans should talk less about "death panels" and more about cutting the overuse of expensive medical procedures, said a powerful GOP lawmaker who has the health industry in his sights. Darrell Issa, who won the nod Wednesday from House Republicans to become chairman of the House's chief investigative committee, had raised alarms among Democrats by suggesting he would swamp the White House with subpoenas and hold at least one hearing a week.

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