Senate leaders of both parties belittled each other's tax cutting plans Tuesday as Democrats tried advancing legislation that would lower levies for companies that hire new workers, give raises or buy major new equipment this year.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Monday an additional 89 accountable care organizations, more than doubling the number of ACOs taking part in Medicare shared savings initiatives.

A poll conducted in California finds less-than-enthusiastic support for a wave of pension reform measures and battles against public employee benefits.