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Oklahoma Federal Representatives’ Role in Health Care Policy

TL/DR - Healthcare was a key issue addressed by Oklahoma U.S. Senators James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin upon their return to Washington after surveying storm damage. Lankford criticized UnitedHealth and its CEO, Andrew Witty, for their response to a data leak and detailed rural Oklahomans' struggles with using Medicare Advantage. Mullin…

Revolutionizing Maternal Healthcare Equity: Lynchburg’s Advance

TL/DR - The articles discuss the need for equity in maternal healthcare, particularly for Black families. They highlight initiatives aimed at addressing this issue, including Jade Kearney Dube's fundraising of $2M to aid mothers in identifying concerning symptoms during postpartum and SheMatters' launch of 'The Symptom Tracker' after securing…

Tonawanda Chiefs Secure Lifetime Healthcare Benefits

TL/DR - Tonawanda's police chief and public works superintendent will receive fully paid health insurance for life upon retirement, under a new agreement with the city. They were concerned they would lose this benefit if they stayed past 2023, leading them to request for this coverage to be formalised. The department heads will contribute up to…

2024: A Year of Climate Action and Optimism

TL/DR - The article emphasizes that climate change is a human-caused problem that requires human-created solutions, pointing to several positive developments in clean energy and climate legislation. For instance, since the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, 251 new clean-energy projects have been launched in 40 states, with over $100 billion…