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Texas Med Board Reviews Abortion Law Exceptions for Doctors

TL/DR - The Texas Medical Board plans to discuss clarifications to the state's abortion laws at a board meeting on March 22. The meeting comes after attorneys Steve and Amy Bresnen petitioned for clearer guidelines on when an abortion is legally permitted, following the Texas Supreme Court's rejection of a medical emergency abortion case last…

Contentious Defense Policy Bill Approved by Senate, Heads to House

TL/DR - The US Senate has passed a defense policy bill that authorizes the largest pay raise for troops in over two decades, but leaves out many policy priorities that social conservatives sought to include. The bill, which passed with a vote of 87-13, authorizes $886 billion for national defense programs for the current fiscal year, a 3%…

Congress Again Delays Budget Decision: The Ongoing Saga

TL/DR - Congress recently avoided a federal government shutdown by passing a two-part continuing resolution, extending spending levels and federal agency funding. However, the difficulty of obtaining long-term care for seniors was highlighted by investigations indicating the financial burden on families and the use of artificial intelligence by…