Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, ready to reject government funding bill for 10th time

Senate Democrats, poised to reject 10th government funding bill in pursuit of healthcare provisions Senate Democrats continue to reject a stopgap spending bill to reopen the government, insisting on addressing health care benefits. House Republicans have left Washington amid the standoff. Democrats are demanding guarantees on extending subsidies for health plans under the Affordable Care … Read more

RFK Jr. will appear before Congress amid turmoil at CDC – The Press Democrat

RFK Jr. to testify before Congress amid CDC controversy – The Press Democrat U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to appear before a congressional committee to discuss turmoil within federal health agencies. There is concern about layoffs and budget cuts affecting disease prevention efforts. Kennedy recently fired a CDC director and has … Read more