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Politics Dec 23

Trump plan to curb drug costs dealt setback in court

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Health Oct 31

‘Obamacare’ sign-ups begin as millions more are uninsured

Millions of Americans who have lost health insurance in an economy shaken by the coronavirus can sign up for taxpayer-subsidized coverage starting Sunday.

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Nation Jul 16

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News Wrap: EU’s top court voids data-sharing deal with U.S. tech companies

In our news wrap Thursday, the European Union’s top court voided an agreement that let big tech companies share data on EU citizens with the U.S. Privacy activists in the region welcomed the decision. Also, the Trump administration criticized China…

Economy Jun 17

Federal court strikes down Trump rule that drugmakers disclose price

In a major legal setback for President Donald Trump on a high-profile consumer issue, a federal appeals court has ruled that his administration lacks the legal authority to force drug companies to disclose prices in their TV ads.

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

World May 26

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News Wrap: Afghan government begins releasing Taliban prisoners

In our news wrap Tuesday, the government of Afghanistan began releasing Taliban prisoners, simultaneously urging the militant group to extend a three-day cease-fire. Dozens of inmates walked out of a jail near Kabul as part of the deal the U.S.

Apr 22

Social Security and Medicare funds were already at risk. The virus crisis will deplete them faster

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

The financial condition of the government’s two biggest benefit programs remains shaky, with Medicare expected to become insolvent in just six years, while Social Security will be unable to pay full benefits starting in 2035, the government said Wednesday.

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Dec 23

WATCH: One-on-one with Trump’s Medicare and Medicaid chief Seema Verma

By Jason Kane

Seema Verma discussed her views on President Donald Trump’s plan for sustaining public health insurance programs, how the administration would respond if Obamacare is struck down by the courts in the future, and her thoughts on how the latest Medicare…

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Dec 17

Column: What’s being left out of the Medicare for All debate

By Philip Moeller

Consumers already are upset about growing difficulties paying for health care. Imagine how they’d take to the streets – or perhaps the voting booth -- if they knew the real size of their health care bill.

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Dec 12

Watch 5:41
News Wrap: Israel will hold year’s 3rd election in March

In our news wrap Thursday, Israel is officially headed for its third election in less than a year. Lawmakers set a date after both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Benny Gantz failed to form a governing coalition. Also, search…

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Dec 12

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Should the federal government be able to negotiate the prices of prescription drugs?

Americans spend more on prescription drugs than any other country in the world: about $1,200 per person every year. One in four say the cost is problematic, and some say they haven’t taken their medicine as directed as a result.

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