GOP Plan To Replace Obama Health Law Faces Dem Backlash
Democrats say a Republican framework would reduce coverage and raise taxes on the middle class while weakening consumer protections. They note the plan caps subsidies, restores insurer flexibility, and would shift costs with fewer Americans insured than under the Affordable Care Act. GOP authors defend the proposal as budget-friendly and competitive with Obamacare, though no cost estimates exist.
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Senate Debates Gitmo Transfers Amid Pressure to Close
The Senate grills officials as Obama faces GOP backed bill to ban transfers from Guantanamo for two years. Pro testers in orange jumpsuits demand closure. McKeon argues the bill blocks progress, while Cotton calls for sending terrorists away. detainees from Yemen remain a focal point of the debate.
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Hamburg to resign as FDA chief after six years in post
Margaret Hamburg announced her resignation as FDA commissioner after nearly six years. Stephen Ostroff will serve as acting head. Hamburg oversaw landmark shifts in food safety, tobacco regulation, and drug reviews amid a challenging political climate.
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