2024

TL/DR - Pennsylvanians have one more week to shop for 2024 health insurance during the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period, with the final deadline now being January 19. The initial deadline of January 15 coincided with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, when most local and state offices are closed. This extension provides the final opportunity…

TL/DR - Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization and the subsequent lack of information disclosure has raised questions about the Biden administration's commitment to transparency. Austin was hospitalized on January 1 due to complications from an elective procedure, but neither the White House nor his top deputy were informed until three…

TL/DR - The US Department of Energy (DOE) is requesting proposals for uranium enrichment services to establish a domestic supply of high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU), which is key to deploying advanced nuclear reactors. HALEU is not currently commercially available from US-based suppliers. The DOE's efforts are part of President Biden’s…

TL/DR - The article discusses the rise in violent threats and acts of intimidation against government officials since the 2020 election, which is impacting preparations for the 2024 campaign. The threats are reportedly leading to concerns about actual physical harm and influencing decision-making processes, posing risks to democracy. Several…