March 12th, 2010

Reports the Bucks County Courier Times:

The Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act would reduce waste, fraud and abuse resulting from lack of oversight on the part of federal agencies.

Making closing arguments for his health care overhaul Wednesday, President Barack Obama gave a shout out of sorts to Congressman Patrick Murphy.

Promising to crack down on the waste, fraud and abuse in health care that costs taxpayers $100 billion each year, the president praised a bill Murphy co-sponsored with California Republican Brian Bilbray.

The Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act would reduce waste, fraud and abuse resulting from lack of oversight on the part of federal agencies.

“I’m thrilled the president has highlighted our bill,” Murphy said in a news conference. “Our proposal is a commonsense measure. This is a huge step in our efforts.”

Murphy, a two-term Democrat in the 8th District, said, “At a time when Pennsylvania families are watching our expenses, Americans expect government to do the same. There is simply no excuse to lose billions of taxpayer dollars to improper payments every year. The savings from this bipartisan bill should be redirected to middle class tax cuts.”

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