The federal government has come down on both sides of the debate over payments.

That, in turn, led the central government to clash with foreign power companies over late payments.

Another area in which the government introduced controls was over foreign payments.

His mother died fighting a health insurance company over payment of her medical bills.

The station hit problems with Equity over payments to cast members.

Talks are proceeding over payments in eight other cases, including that of the third student who died, officials said.

Congress addressed the issue of exclusive and sole authority over payments.

In 2011, a dispute rose over payments for oil delivery through the pipeline.

But disputes over payments continue, and people flock to the relief agency every morning to argue their cases.

Hospitals frequently have to wrangle with health plans over payment for services provided, and often wait months to be paid.