The lack of funding from Congress provides the opportunity for additional federal staffing cuts. The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directed the departments and agencies…
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President to Meet with Congressional Leaders on Government Funding
President Trump expresses skepticism that an agreement will be reached. The White House announced that President Donald Trump is planning on meeting with congressional leaders in an attempt…
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Social Security at the Crossroads: Part 1
Over the decades, Social Security expanded well beyond retirement checks. Today, nearly 67 million people receive benefits each month. How did Social Security become so big and why are solutions regarding its future so urgent?
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HHS Expands Eligibility for Catastrophic Health Insurance Plans
The move is to help mitigate potential losses of coverage after Congress reduced Medicaid funding. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced that it will…
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HHS to Increase Enforcement Against Health Data Blocking
The 21st Century Cures Act of 2016 mandated direct access to health data for American patients. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it will step…
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Former President Biden Undergoes Mohs Surgery
Physicians check the skin for cancer resurgence after his prostate cancer diagnosis was announced in May. Former President Joe Biden recently underwent Mohs surgery to test for the…
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HHS Secretary to Testify Before Senate Finance Committee
The CDC has experienced several resignations after the director was fired. The Senate Finance Committee will hear testimony from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.…
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EPA Extends Limited HFC Access for Critical Uses Through 2030
The rule ensures essential health, defense, and technology operations while continuing ‘phasedown’ of climate-impacting chemicals. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule renewing limited access…
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The Government’s Role in Healthcare
Americans hold a wide range of opinions about healthcare access, affordability, government responsibility, and more. But regardless of those positions, one foundational question remains: What is the proper role of the government when it comes to public health?
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Federal Aid and Assistance Programs
Federal assistance programs are more than government policies as they can be lifelines during difficult seasons. What role does federal aid play in shaping the everyday lives of Americans, and how far does its reach truly extend?
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