GOP bill tightens rules for bankrupt

Change to hurt those swamped by medical debt, Democrats say

By Rick Klein

Globe Staff / February 17, 2005

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Republicans in Congress want to significantly tighten regulations to keep people who declare bankruptcy from ducking debts they should be able to settle, but Democrats and physicians' groups argue the move would penalize Americans who go broke because of huge medical bills they can't pay. (Full article: 962 words)