Boehner Plot Puts Mental Health Back in Spotlight

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Boehner Plot Puts Mental Health Back in Spotlight  By Melissa Attias The recent indictment of a former Ohio country club bartender for allegedly threatening to shoot or poison House Speaker John A. Boehner is one more example that Rep. Tim Murphy uses to buttress his legislation for more aggressive mental health treatment. Full story IRS Waives Some Premium Tax Credit Penalty Fees  By Paul Jenks The IRS is offering some relief to taxpayers trying to reconcile their 2014 income tax return with a surplus of advance health insurance premium tax credits. The tax agency on Monday offered relief from late payment and estimated tax fees when a taxpayer discovers that they have a balance due on their 2014 taxes, due to the premium tax credits. Of course, the taxpayer is responsible for the balance due, plus interest if not paid by April 15, but the waiver eliminates the additional penalties for failing to plan ahead for the excess tax. The waiver of the poor planning penalties only applies to the 2014 tax year. Full story CBO Cuts Health Law Cost Estimate