House advances resolution to condemn Rep. Chuy García for timing of his retirement announcement

The House on Monday advanced a resolution brought by Representative Mary Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) censuring Representative Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Ill.) for the controversial timing of his retirement announcement, thereby ensuring that his chief of staff will be the only candidate on the Democratic primary ballot in the race to succeed him. On the proposal table……

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Larry Summers steps back from public commitments

Larry Summers Cameron Costa | CNBC Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said Monday that he was stepping back from all public commitments amid fallout from the release of emails between him and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “I am deeply ashamed of my actions and recognize the pain they have caused. I take full responsibility for…

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Trump touts economy: 'You're so damn lucky'

Welcome to The Hills Business & Economy Newsletter {Beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump brags about the economy at McDonald’s summit President Trump told attendees at the McDonald’s Impact Summit on Monday that they are “very lucky” to win the 2024 presidential election, arguing that the economy… Source link

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Replace ACA tax credits with HSAs: Sen. Bill Cassidy

Sen. Bill Cassidy on Monday proposed replacing enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits with pre-paid health savings accounts. The Louisiana Republican’s proposal comes as lawmakers scramble to find a remedy for skyrocketing costs of Obamacare health insurance premiums. The boosted ACA tax credits, which this year have lowered the cost of Obamacare plans for…

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NIH funding cuts have impacted over 74,000 people enrolled in trials: Report

More than 74,000 people’s lives have been disrupted by the Trump administration’s cuts to clinical trials supported by the National Institutes of Health, according to a new report released Monday. The new research, published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, found that from late February through August, the administration’s unprecedented broad stance against the NIH…

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