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Harris Faces Intense Border Security Challenges in Presidential Race

TL/DR - Kamala Harris is facing pressure on border security as part of her White House bid. She has been heavily criticized for her handling of the southern border crisis, with a timeline of events available. However, she has also received endorsements for president, despite some of these criticisms. Kamala Harris Faces Border Security…

Excellus BCBS Insurance May Lose FamilyCare Coverage – The Citizen

TL/DR - FamilyCare, a medical group, may cease accepting Excellus BCBS insurance by the end of the year. This decision is dependent on whether a new contract agreement can be reached between the two parties by December. The current insurance agreement between FamilyCare and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is at risk. FamilyCare Medical Group's…

Brookings’ Insightful Analysis on Senior Health Care & Medicare

TL/DR - The Brookings Institution has released a whitepaper examining the healthcare landscape for older adults. The study aims to describe and evaluate the current state of healthcare, highlighting the issues faced by the elderly population in accessing and affording care. It also suggests potential policy solutions to improve healthcare for…

Iowa’s Tough New Abortion Law Soon in Force

TL/DR - Iowa has enforced a strict law that prohibits most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The ban will take effect next week, following a judge's order. The law is one of the most restrictive in the United States, effectively banning most abortions as many women are not aware they are pregnant at six weeks. Iowa's Strict Abortion Law…