Washington stalls health programs awaiting approval
Congress debates a must-pass spending bill as funding for community health centers and the Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program hangs in the balance. Critics warn that delays threaten patient care and therapy coverage under Medicare.
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Congress Debates Budget, Dreamers, and Military Bill
The House passes a 2018 military funding bill for 659.2 billion dollars with 75.1 billion for overseas wars and troop buildup, while a separate vote blocks floor action on Dreamers legislation and the Senate weighs stricter abortion limits. Key players include Rod Blum David Loebsack David Young Steve King and Chuck Grassley.
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