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Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s records on abortion policy couldn’t be more different – here’s what actions they both have taken while in office

Abortion is a critical, if not the most important, issue for many voters – especially women, according to polls – ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November.

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North Carolina Hospitals Back On Power Grid After Outage

North Carolina hospitals successfully restored power with support from Department of Health and Human Services, ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services.

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Parents with disabilities have faced discrimination for years in the US, but new rules will help ensure that child welfare systems treat them more fairly

Parents with any kind of disability are much more likely to have some type of interaction with the child welfare system than other parents. This means they are more likely than other parents to be reported for child abuse and neglect and more likely to have abuse or neglect substantiated…

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Parental stress is so debilitating, the surgeon general has declared it a public health issue

“Chasing these unreasonable expectations has left many families feeling exhausted, burned out, and perpetually behind,” Dr. Vivek Murthy says.

Fortune

Project 2025: what does the rightwing blueprint say about abortion?

Policy playbook developed for potential Trump 2.0 term aims to ban abortion pills, increase surveillance and champion fetal personhood

The Guardian - US

Supreme Court’s blow to federal agencies’ power will likely weaken abortion rights – 3 issues to watch

The Supreme Court wrapped up its term at the beginning of July 2024 with a range of rulings that reshape everything from the power of the presidency to how federal agencies carry out their work.

The Conversation

After Multiple Strikes, the Biden Administration Forces an Employer to Apply Again for Its Multibillion Dollar Contract

A new contract that requires “labor harmony” could be a model to empower millions who work for federal contractors nationwide.

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Supreme Court sides with Native American tribes in health care funding dispute with government

The Supreme Court is siding with Native American tribes who said they faced increased costs after taking over management of their own health care programs from the federal government

The Independent UK

AP analysis finds 2023 set record for US heat deaths, killing in areas that used to handle the heat

An Associated Press analysis of federal data shows that about 2,300 people in the United States died in the summer of 2023 with their death certificates mentioning the effects of excessive heat

The Independent UK

The Evidence Suggests the DEA Still Has Not Come Around on Rescheduling Marijuana

It looks like Attorney General Merrick Garland overrode the agency's recalcitrant drug warriors in deciding to reclassify the drug.

Reason

‘I’m Not Gonna Let Up Until We See Changes’

Health care exchange workers say the Biden administration should force their employer to provide good jobs.

Capital & Main

US investigates organ collection groups for potentially defrauding government

Investigation looking into whether groups overbilled Department of Veteran Affairs and arranged kickbacks between organizations

The Guardian - US

Biden officials keep states waiting on expanding Medicaid voter registration

Officials in Oregon, Colorado and other states are waiting for Biden officials to approve plans to automatically register hundreds of thousands of eligible voters when they apply for Medicaid.

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How much money does the government appropriate to combat the opioid epidemic?

Congress has authorized billions in spending to address the opioid crisis. But money authorized isn’t always money spent: $300 million went unused.

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Georgia sues Biden administration over rejection of Medicaid work requirement program extension

The state of Georgia filed a federal lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on February 2, 2024, to obtain an extension on the state’s Medicaid program—currently the only state program in the country with a work requirement.

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Dry January Can Boost Weed Sales: This Week in Cannabis Investing

Reports indicate the annual trend of giving up alcohol in January can help increase recreational cannabis sales.

Fortune

March-in rights are key to Biden’s push to lower excessive drug prices

Agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services can now consider whether a drug is priced so high that it’s basically out of reach to millions of Americans.

USAFacts

What is the state of American hearing?

The number of people with hearing difficulties is rising, as the American population grows and ages.

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White House proposes to 'march in' on patents for costly drugs

To lower drug prices, the Biden administration is looking to assert its authority to license drug patents that rely on government-funded research to drugmakers that would offer cheaper medicines.

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HHS completes review of rescheduling cannabis - Roll Call

HHS completed its review of rescheduling cannabis and sent a recommendation to the DEA, the agencies confirmed.

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Unaccompanied minor dies after stay in Florida migration shelter

Cause of death is not yet known for 17-year-old Ángel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza, discovered unconscious in US custody.

WEKU

Biden moves to expand DACA recipients' access to government-funded health insurance

The Department of Health and Human Services will propose an amended definition of "lawful presence" to include recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, the White House said.

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How Much is Spent on Child Care

How much are you spending on child care? Not only has quality child care become less available since the pandemic, it’s also become drastically less affordable.

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