Apr 05 GOP blocks $10 billion Senate COVID bill, demands votes on immigration By Alan Fram, Associated Press Republicans have blocked a Democratic attempt to begin Senate debate on a $10 billion COVID-19 compromise that is just a day old. Continue reading
Apr 05 Watch 6:48 Biden proposes expansion of Affordable Care Act with changes to ‘family glitch’ By Amna Nawaz, Dorothy Hastings President Biden received some help from former President Obama Tuesday, as the White House announced a proposal aimed at lowering health insurance costs for millions of Americans. Margot Sanger-Katz, who covers health care for The New York Times, joins Amna… Continue watching
Apr 05 Biden orders research push on long COVID, a still mysterious condition By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden is ordering a new national research push on long COVID, while also directing federal agencies to support patients dealing with the mysterious and debilitating condition. Continue reading
Apr 05 Oklahoma state House approves bill to make performing an abortion illegal By Sean Murphy, Associated Press The bill makes it a felony to perform an abortion, with penalties of up to 10 years in prison and a $100,000 fine. Similar bills approved by the Oklahoma Legislature in recent years have been stopped by the courts as… Continue reading
Apr 05 WATCH: Biden, Harris join former president Obama to deliver remarks on the Affordable Care Act By Zeke Miller, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The last time President Barack Obama was in the White House was on Jan. 20, 2017, when he left to escort Donald Trump, who was bent on overturning "Obamacare," to the Capitol to be inaugurated. Continue reading
Apr 05 EPA proposes rule to ‘finally’ ban asbestos By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a rule to finally ban asbestos, a carcinogen still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products that kills thousands of Americans every year. Continue reading
Apr 05 ‘Extremely grim’ COVID outbreak prompts Shanghai to extend lockdown By Associated Press A city official says the COVID-19 outbreak in China's largest metropolis of Shanghai remains "extremely grim" amid an ongoing lockdown confining 26 million people to their homes. Continue reading
Apr 04 Trial begins in West Virginia lawsuit against opioid manufacturers By John Raby, Associated Press Opening arguments have taken place in a West Virginia lawsuit accusing several drugmakers of misrepresenting the risks and benefits of opioids. Continue reading
Apr 04 Democratic, GOP senators reach $10 billion COVID agreement, removes international aid By Alan Fram, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York says the deal will give the government "the tools we need" to continue battling the disease. Continue reading
Apr 04 With students in turmoil, U.S. teachers train in mental health By Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press As Benito Luna-Herrera teaches his 7th grade social studies classes, he is on alert for signs of inner turmoil. And there is so much of it these days. Continue reading