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‘Whiplash’ Of LGBTQ Protections And Rights, From Obama To Trump
The Obama and Trump administrations have used their power to shape legal interpretations of “sex discrimination” in very different ways. Here’s a rundown on what’s changed for LGBTQ rights in the U.S.
The Latest On The Coronavirus Outbreak: At Least 1 Patient Dies In The U.S.
The last few days have seen dramatic developments related to the spread of COVID-19. NPR’s health policy reporter Selena Simmons-Duffin breaks down the recent updates.
What Trump Said About Health Care, And What He Is Likely To Do
President Trump had a lot to say about health care policy in the State of the Union address. How might he act on it?
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down ACA Mandate
An appeals court has ruled the individual mandate in the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional, but stopped short of striking the whole law down.
Fifth Circuit Court Of Appeals Rules ACA Individual Mandate Unconstitutional
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ruled Wednesday that the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate is unconstitutional, but stopped short of saying that the whole law is invalid.
House Passes Bill To Bring Down Price Of Prescription Drugs
The House of Representatives is expected to approve a bill Thursday that aims to lower prescription drug prices. Some elements have Republican support. But the bill faces an uncertain Senate future.
Prescription Drug Pricing Gets A Vote
Speaker Pelosi’s landmark prescription drug legislation is slated to get a vote in the House Thursday. It’s a sweeping bill on an issue voters care about, but it’s unlikely to become law.
Clarifying The Vocabulary That’s Surrounding The Medicare For All Debate
Democratic presidential candidates are debating Medicare For All, but that term isn’t a good descriptor of the plans being put forth. Clarifying this health care vocabulary helps the debate.
White House Announces Program To Distribute Free HIV-Prevention Medication
The White House announced Tuesday it will begin distribution of free HIV-prevention medication to people without prescription drug coverage. It’s part of Trump’s plan to end HIV in the U.S. by 2030.
Future Of Surprise Medical Billing Legislation Remains Uncertain
The summer kicked off with a blitz of government activity to end surprise medical billing, but lobbying, impeachment, and policy arguments have left the future of the legislation up in the air.
