If Republicans win Senate a tough two years for Obama
Republicans gaining control of the Senate would set floor schedules and empower investigations while limiting Obama’s ability to advance his agenda. Key figures like John McCain and Ruth Bader Ginsburg could shape policy and the confirmation slate, with 63 judicial vacancies and 32 nominations looming.
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Democrats prepare for lame duck power grab after election
The Washington Examiner reports Democrats plan a busy post election lame duck session to push executive branch nominations, including surgeon general Vivek Murthy, with 51 votes enough after the nuclear option. They seek to avoid accountability and push appointees before Republicans take or confirm power.
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California faith groups face abortion coverage mandate
California officials require health plans to cover abortion as a basic service under Knox Keene rules, targeting churches and faith based groups. Critics say the DMHC overreached after the Supreme Court limited Obamacare contraceptive mandates for religious nonprofits.
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Annual checkup value for aging health questions and tests
A physician argues that adults, especially those 75 and older, should have yearly checkups even without chronic illness. He notes limited evidence that full physical exams reduce death or illness but emphasizes targeted exams and immunizations, including annual flu shots, and stresses asking patients about new, seemingly minor symptoms. He cites cases of irregular heart rhythms mild asthma and skin cancer found during exams.
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