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Biden administration to crack down on ‘junk’ health insurance plans, surprise billing
By: Jennifer Shutt - July 7, 2023
The administration is providing guidance to hospitals that patients are either in-network, with the costs for their health care falling under billing limitations in the Affordable Care Act, or it is out-of-network care and billing costs are covered by a federal law known as the No Surprises Act.
Where the GOP presidential candidates stand on national abortion bans, restrictions
By: Jennifer Shutt - June 27, 2023
Here's a look at the 2024 field -- as it currently stands.
Democrats predict abortion access, reproductive rights will be key issues in 2024
By: Jennifer Shutt - June 21, 2023
Top Democratic campaign leaders said during a press call they expect the issues will be key to regaining control of the U.S. House and keeping control of the U.S. Senate, especially in swing states and purple districts.
A year after Dobbs: Congress takes a back seat on federal abortion policy
By: Jennifer Shutt - June 20, 2023
Congress has not enacted federal legislation to either preserve reproductive rights or to restrict abortion.
D.C. spending standoff ahead as U.S. House Republicans demand $130B in cuts
By: Jennifer Shutt - June 15, 2023
The fight over spending could set the stage for a partial government shutdown later this year.
Congressional Dems renew push to protect access to birth control
By: Jennifer Shutt - June 14, 2023
'Millions of people use contraception and they have for decades, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., said Wednesday.
Social media, trauma, hate speech add to youth mental health crisis, U.S. Senate panel told
By: Jennifer Shutt - June 8, 2023
Lawmakers agreed that the nation's youth are in crisis. They disagreed on the role Congress has to play in fixing it.
U.S. Senate panel explores climate change’s effects on farming, federal spending
By: Jennifer Shutt - June 7, 2023
'I think progress is always made better with carrots instead of sticks,' Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson said.
Pa.’s Fetterman votes against debt ceiling bill because of SNAP restrictions
By: Jennifer Shutt - June 2, 2023
U.S. Senate sends Biden debt limit legislation ahead of Monday default deadline.
U.S. House approves debt limit package, sending it to Senate days before default deadline
By: Jennifer Shutt and John L. Micek - May 31, 2023
Pennsylvania U.S. Reps. Scott Perry, a Republican, and Summer Lee, a Democrat, cast ‘no’ votes on the debt deal.
As Congress preps for debt limit vote, Pa.’s Perry slams the deal
By: Jennifer Shutt and Ariana Figueroa - May 30, 2023
'I am focused on defeating this bill,' House Freedom Caucus Chairman Scott Perry, R-10th District, said.
Biden, McCarthy say they have brokered a debt limit deal to avert U.S. default
By: Jennifer Shutt and Ariana Figueroa - May 27, 2023
McCarthy was expected to speak with members of the House Republican conference on a call later Saturday night.