Carson Visits Refugee Camps Amid US Syrian Debate
Republican candidate Ben Carson visited refugee camps in Jordan and voiced that Syrians prefer repatriation to the homeland. He urged support for Jordan and noted protests by governors and Congress against accepting refugees. He cited funding needs and the broader EU intake while outlining U S positions and security vetting.
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Health Republic ends as Obamacare co-op closes
About 200,000 New Yorkers will lose Health Republic policies as the Obamacare co-op shuts down, marking the demise of the 12th consumer operated and oriented plan created under federal health reform.
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Health care co-ops struggle and fail under ACA program
The 12 co-ops funded with 1.2 billion in federal loans faltered for causes including restricted loan use, mispriced premiums, and reduced reimbursements. Health Republic Insurance of New York ends after enrollment growth, joining the list of co-ops that could not sustain operations. Lawmakers blame lobbying and policy gaps while supporters note lower premiums in cooperative states.
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Alan Gross discusses Cuba work on 60 Minutes interview
Alan Gross, the American aid worker jailed in Cuba for five years, said he did not hide his role setting up Internet connections for Cuba’s small Jewish community. In a CBS 60 Minutes broadcast, the US contractor said he made five Cuba trips for USAID. He was arrested in 2009, convicted on spying charges, and released last December amid a shift in US Cuba policy.
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Trump Jet Meeting Draws Mixed Detroit Reactions
As campaign events plan to proceed, several religious leaders in Detroit decline a Trump invitation citing disagreement and concerns. Hope Hicks notes a news conference cancellation while inviting dialogue continues. Meanwhile in Pennsylvania a police officer’s shooting leads to a manhunt end with the suspect in custody. Russian pilot body delivered from Syria back to Russia after drone downing.
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Hope Hicks
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Ray Allen Shetler, Jr
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Lloyd Reed
Steve Limani
Turkey
Ahmet Davutoglu
Davutoglu
Oleg Peshkov
Hatay
Russia
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