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Missouri Poised To Enact Stricter Abortion Regulations
Lawmakers approved a bill that provides the state’s attorney general with more power to prosecute abortion law violations and requires doctors to meet with patients three days before the procedure, among other rules. The bill has been sent to Republican Gov. Eric Greitens, who is expected to sign it.
Male Reproductive Health On The Decline
The decline in quality and concentration of men’s sperm has been a matter of hot debate, but one comprehensive study hopes to put any doubts to rest. In other public health news: flesh-eating bacteria, medical ethics, boosting resilience in midlife, injuries in young athletes and stem cell clinics.
Comprehensive Brain Injury Study Finds Extreme Prevalence Of Brain Injury In NFL Players
The study showed that 110 out of 111 brains had signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which causes myriad symptoms, including memory loss, confusion, depression and dementia.
Centene Corp. Bets On Obamacare, And Says It’s Paying Off
One of the biggest insurers participating in the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces urged the federal government to preserve cost-sharing payments for its low-income consumers and reported a better-than-expected, second-quarter performance.
Under Repeal, One Out Of Twenty Health Care Jobs Would Possibly Be Eliminated In Next 10 Years
Repealing the law would dramatically scale back federal funding for health care, which translates into job losses as hospitals, retirement homes and other health facilities get fewer dollars.
How Growing Public Support For Obamacare Tripped Up The Republicans
The Affordable Care Act should have been easy to get rid of, considering how many Americans held a low opinion of it when Republicans came into office. But a shifting tide of support has been one of the things that has complicated matters.
If All Else Fails, Republicans May Turn To ‘Skinny Plan’ As Last Resort
The plan would leave most of the law intact but would roll back the individual and employer mandates and its tax on medical devices.
Media outlets offer looks at what’s coming up this week as the Senate debates proposed health care legislation.
Trump Celebrates Symbolic Win: ‘We’re Now One Step Closer To Liberating Our Citizens’
President Donald Trump spoke to supporters on Tuesday about Republicans’ efforts to free them from the “Obamacare nightmare.” The president also spoke with The Wall Street Journal about his health care plans.
Despite Previous Misgivings, Some Hesitant Republicans Still Voted To Allow Health Care Debate
A look at where individual lawmakers came down on the vote.
McCain Swoops In To Save Party From Embarrassing Loss; Calls For Return Of Courage And Decorum
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who was diagnosed with brain cancer last week, flew back to D.C. to help Republicans pass the vote to begin the health care debate. The senator then took to the floor to lambaste his colleagues on the current state of politics in Congress.
Senate Votes To Open Debate On Health Care After Unusual Push To Floor By Leadership
Vice President Mike Pence cast the tie-breaking vote for the Senate to begin debate on health care legislation. Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska were the two Republican hold outs.
Revised GOP Plan Including Cruz Amendment Becomes First Casualty Of Health Debate
Nine senators joined Democrats to easily defeat the legislation that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has been working to get passed the last few weeks.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Paid Parental Leave May Be The Idea That Transcends Politics
The Trump administration’s 2018 budget calls for a national paid-leave plan for parents after the birth or adoption of a child. It’s not clear yet whether congressional Republicans will agree.
Rural Californians Want Price Relief From GOP Health Bill, But Unlikely To Get It
In far northern Lassen and Modoc counties, residents say Obamacare premiums are unaffordable. But under the proposed Senate bill, insurance premiums would increase even more.
Postcard From Capitol Hill: What YouTube Didn’t Show You In Senate Health Care Vote
The Senate’s vote to proceed with debate on an Obamacare repeal bill had drama and plenty of color, but you couldn’t get the complete picture on TV.
Senate Votes To Move Ahead With Debate On Obamacare Replacement Bill
Republican leadership secure the needed 50 votes — with Vice President Mike Pence casting the tie-breaking vote to reach 51 — to bring health care legislation to the floor.
Who Knew Senate Health Bill Debate Could Be So Complicated?
The deliberations will be strictly governed by a time limit on debate and strict rules about what is germane.