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Affordable Health Care: A Right for Every American | Local Voices

TL/DR - The U.S. health care system differs significantly from those of other countries, particularly in its lack of free health care for all citizens. American health care falls short in many areas compared to countries with free health care, such as maternal and infant mortality rates, life expectancy, and preventable deaths due to insufficient…

Breaking Record: Woman’s 26-Hour Non-Stop Workout at Anytime Fitness

Mastering the Art of Niche Personal Branding on Social Media Several social media personalities have successfully built loyal audiences by carving out a particular niche. This technique, whether you call it personal branding or a "gimmick", helps them to become known for a specific thing, hence, consolidating their followership. One such…

West Virginia Workers Resist Second Insurance Hike After Strike

TL/DR - The state Public Employees Insurance Agency, which manages health insurance for more than 200,000 government workers in West Virginia, is facing resistance to its proposed 35% premium increase over two years. With the agency already facing a $376 million deficit earlier this year, the state Legislature passed a bill increasing health…

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…