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What does the AHCA consider a pre-existing condition?
In a statement which also followed the House vote this afternoon, Carol Keehan, D.C., president and C.E.O. of the Catholic Health Association of the United States, expressed deep disappointment "with today's vote in the House of Representatives to approve legislation that threatens the health coverage millions of Americans have gained through the Affordable Care Act". [Full Article...]
US Hosting ASEAN Foreign Ministers to Discuss North Korea Threat
The top US diplomat also called on the worldwide community to fully implement existing United Nations sanctions against North Korea and sent a very strong message to the North Korean regime. (Reuters:3215) "So we're trying to be very, very clear and resolute in our message to them: That your future security and economic prosperity can only be achieved through your following your commitments to den... [Full Article...]
City removes 2nd of 4 Confederate statues in New Orleans
Early Thursday, pro-monument supporters held vigil at the Davis statue and hoisted Confederate flags. In the case of Davis - as with the dictators before him, and as will be with P.G.T. "In New Orleans , they are all spread out". "These monuments have stood not as historic or educational markers of our legacy of slavery and segregation, but in celebration of it", Landrieu said in a stateme... [Full Article...]
Republican who helped pass health overhaul meeting voters
While most of the questions at the town hall focused on health care , MacArthur also was grilled about whether supported an independent investigation into the Trump campaign's ties with Russian Federation. One constituent yelled "shame" when he brought up his daughter, and accused MacArthur of "using" his tragedy. Among other changes in the bill are the elimination of tax penalties under Obam... [Full Article...]
Senate Blocks Repeal of an Obama-Administration Environmental Regulation
It is expected that the failed attempt to repeal the methane rule will be the last regulation Congress will attempt to repeal under the CRA. Michael Bennet, in voting against the resolution. The API says that innovations leading to increased use of cleaner-burning natural gas are the main reason USA energy-related carbon emissions have fallen to levels not seen since the early 1990s, but that ... [Full Article...]
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 1am Thursday
The hailstorm may be among the costliest to hit the Denver area . Storms are expected to for later tonight and mainly affect areas north of I-44. Winds gusting to 50 miles per hour and nickel- to dime-size hail is also possible . Now that we are past that, the odds may go down some, but we don't really come out of tornado season until the end of May. Rain chances will be highest during the ... [Full Article...]
Goldberg: Courts, Colbert enabling Trump's violations of democratic norms
Later on Monday, when a 13-judge appellate panel heard the Trump administration's oral argument challenging Judge Chuang's injunction, the judges reportedly seemed skeptical , given Trump's history-although some were more incredulous than others. [Full Article...]
Frat member told 911: 'We have a friend who's unconscious'
Piazza had sustained multiple traumatic brain injuries, a fractured skull and a ruptured spleen. Eight students were charged with involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault while ten others were charged with lesser crimes such as hazing, furnishing alcohol to minors and tampering with evidence. [Full Article...]