GOP expands health law coverage option for small business
The House quietly added a change to Obamacare expanding deductibles for small group policies to let high deductible plans pair with health savings accounts. Republicans cite repeal pressure, while Democrats call it a concrete improvement. The move passed in a voice vote with little debate amid broader repeal efforts.
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Obama unveils two actions to boost equal pay for women
President Obama will issue an executive order prohibiting retaliation against workers who discuss pay and issue a memorandum requiring contractors to report pay data by sex and race. The steps target federal contractors and aim to pressure transparency and enforcement amid Equal Pay Day.
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Quebec election showdown tests separatist PQ in tough vote
In Montreal voters head to the polls as the Parti Quebecois grapples with backlash over renewed independence talk. Pierre Karl Peladeau’s pro country stance shifts focus from the charter of values to unity, boosting Liberals while PQ chairwoman Pauline Marois fights for a majority amid a wary electorate.
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