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Migrant Health Insurance Expansions Gain Ground in U.S. States

TL/DR - Noncitizens in the US constitute 32% of the population without health insurance. Some states like Colorado have launched state-based subsidized health insurance programs for immigrants, which aim to reduce the number of uninsured individuals and minimize taxpayers’ burden for uncompensated care. Other states like Washington and California…

Johnson’s Dual-Level Emergency Fund Strategy Unveiled

TL/DR - House Republicans are planning a stopgap measure to extend spending for several government agencies to mid-January or early February, sparking potential conflict with the Senate and White House as a partial government shutdown looms. Speaker Mike Johnson's plan excludes President Joe Biden’s requested supplemental funding packages.…

Walgreens CEO Wentworth Sells More Distributor Stakes

TL/DR - Walgreens, under its new CEO, is continuing to sell off its stake in distributors. It has sold shares in Cencora, previously known as AmerisourceBergen. The sale, which further reduces Walgreens' stake in Cencora, is valued at $674 million. Walgreens Under New CEO Wentworth Continues Stake Sale in Distributors Walgreens, under the…