Rachel Roubein

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Arizona coalition launches effort to get abortion rights on the ballot

The new effort represents the latest attempt by abortion rights groups to counteract bans in states across the country, and Arizona advocates say they believe the public is on their side.

Abortion pill fight may have broader implications for FDA drug approval

A federal judge is being asked in a lawsuit to direct the agency to rescind its approval of mifepristone, one of two drugs used in medication abortions — a move that would be unprecedented.

Congress clinches deal to fund Medicaid programs in Puerto Rico, other territories

In January, Sens. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Richard Burr (R-N.C.) released their bipartisan plan to overhaul the country’s pandemic strategy.

How the Inflation Reduction Act might affect your health care

The economic package would prevent huge spikes in the cost of health insurance for roughly 13 million Americans and cap seniors’ drugs costs at $2,000 a year.

Outlook for Medicare and Social Security improves slightly

But trustees warn of trouble over the long term for both entitlement programs.

Biden administration moves to rev up support for nominee Califf to head FDA

Top officials rush to rescue a nomination that has gone from a sure bet to a hard slog.