For evidence of that concern, look no further than the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) created by ACA. The IPAB is a presidentially appointed, 15-member board subject to Senate confirmation with the authority to recommend cuts in Medicare if growth in Medicare spending exceeds targeted amounts.

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"I've only received a verbal dismissal from George Rolls and I am yet to receive written confirmation from the rest of the board, " added Brabin.

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Passengers said they had heard threats had been made on board, but there has not been any official confirmation.

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Southwest is a ticketless airline, so all you need to board your flight is a screen printout with the confirmation number and a picture ID.

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Due to the considerable time commitment and uncertainty of outcome, we will continue our due diligence and work toward providing a definitive proposal, only upon receipt of written confirmation from the Special Committee of the Board of Directors that the Investor Group has been determined to be an Excluded Party in accordance with the Merger Agreement.

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There has been no official confirmation that passengers heard threats were made on board the aircraft.

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The confirmation of all five nominees would provide the board with stability and capacity to benefit so many of our workers and businesses today.

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