Iowa AG audit delays contraception reimbursements for sexual assault victims
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird pauses emergency contraception reimbursements from the Victims Compensation Fund amid an audit in its final stages. Aimed at evaluating public fund use, the delay affects claims from hospitals and pharmacies dating back to 2020, with counties and advocates seeking continuity of coverage for rape survivors.
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FTC investigates TikTok data practices amid U.S. probe
The Federal Trade Commission is examining TikTok over data and security practices and possible violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. The inquiry could lead to a settlement or a lawsuit, with a Justice Department referral if pursued, as policy debates over ByteDance ties and potential U.S. ban continue.
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