In an attempt to strengthen the False Claims Act, President Obama will be presented with a bill which will reinforce the law that encourages whistleblowers to file lawsuits on the government’s behalf. The Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act was approved by both the Senate and the House; Obama is expected to sign the measure. The bill targets mortgage and financial fraud. Most false claims lawsuits target hospitals, physicians and pharmaceutical companies because of the amount of federal money they receive.

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