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Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
These Rumors About Candidates' Health Are Nothing New
Stat: A History Of Health Rumors In Presidential Campaigns
There’s a long history of allegations and rumors about the health of presidential candidates. Hillary Clinton is the latest: Donald Trump’s campaign and other conservatives have insinuated — and in some cases outright claimed — that the Democratic nominee is concealing various health problems. Here are some of the earlier episodes involving other candidates, dating back almost 50 years. (Scott, 8/30)
In other 2016 election news —
The Hill: GOP Rep Has ‘Hope’ For Clinton’s Mental Health Plan
Rep. Tim Murphy (R-Pa.) says he “absolutely” sees the potential for bipartisan cooperation on Hillary Clinton’s mental health agenda. Murphy, who spearheaded legislation approved by the House, said Congress must act swiftly on reforming mental healthcare before its next recess and November’s elections. “We have to get it done by the end of September, because my fear is if we don’t, the whole thing dies and we have to start all over again." Clinton’s campaign on Monday outlined a wide-ranging strategy for dealing with America’s mental health challenges. (Hensch, 8/30)
Cincinnati Enquirer: With Wink To Super PACs, Strickland Pivots To Women's Issues
On Aug. 18, an oddly worded statement appeared on Ted Strickland’s campaign website hinting at a shift in strategy for the Ohio Democrat and nudging outside groups to follow suit. Strickland, a Democrat trying to oust Sen. Rob Portman, has mostly hammered the Republican incumbent on economic issues—focusing heavily on Portman’s support for free-trade deals. But the recent website post highlighted abortion and equal pay for women as key issues, especially in two of Ohio’s biggest cities. (Shesgreen, 8/30)
