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Trump slams Democratic 'obstruction' on health reform
So, for example, I'm for 100 percent repeal, that's what I want. Congressional Republicans, who for years blasted the Affordable Care Act for disrupting Americans' healthcare, are now pushing changes that threaten to not only strip health coverage from millions, but also upend insurance markets, cripple state budgets and drive medical clinics and hospitals to the breaking point. [Full Article...]
Trump confirms he called the Republicans' healthcare bill 'mean'
He chided Democrats for their opposition to the Republican effort, saying, "Democrats slam GOP healthcare proposal as Obamacare premiums & deductibles increase by over 100%". Talk about income redistribution. MARTIN: How do the Republicans get to the argument that this will actually bring costs down for consumers? "It would be so great if the Democrats and Republicans could get together, w... [Full Article...]
North Korea releases a puzzling statement on the death of Otto Warmbier
The Ohio hometown of Otto Warmbier, who died last week after his return from 17 months in detention in North Korea, gathered at the 22-year-old's alma mater Thursday to bid him farewell. Kenneth Bae, an American who was jailed for almost two years in North Korea, told CNN he believed Warmbier could have been tortured, and cautioned other Americans against going to North Korea. [Full Article...]
Beyoncé-Jay Z welcome twins!
A source close to the family-of-five said that they are overjoyed with the arrival of their new bundles of joy. On Thursday, the music producer and his daughter Blue Ivy were reportedly spotted heading into a Los Angeles area hospital. [Full Article...]
Senate Approves Measure Limiting Trump's Power Over Russia Sanctions
It would impose new sanctions on Russians found to be guilty of human rights abuses, supplying weapons to Syria's government and conducting cyber attacks on behalf of Russia's government, among others. The Senate voted 98 to 2, today, to pass the underlying Iran sanctions legislation as amended. Testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Tillerson was noncommittal about a pack... [Full Article...]
Man catches teen falling from park ride: 'It's OK to let go'
In front of dozens of witnesses, the girl screamed as she dangled from the chairlift's railing while staff and visitors raced to catch her. Mr Howard and his 21-year-old daughter, Leeann Winchell, positioned themselves under the girl as the ride stopped and security came running. [Full Article...]
4-year-old girl dies after boating accident in Tenple
Her father - who was also there - tried to save his daughter, but his legs were severed in the process, police said Friday. His bond is set at $150,000. Crews from Morgan's Point Resort Dive Team and Police Department, Temple Fire Department, the Core of Engineer, and Texas Parks and Wildlife assisted. [Full Article...]
Trump confirms he called health care bill 'mean'
The measure would repeal taxes imposed under Obamacare , cut Medicaid by $800 million (despite promises by President Donald Trump during the campaign not to cut Medicaid or Medicare), eliminate the requirement that people buy insurance, drop reqirements for essential benefits and result in people with pre-existing conditions paying high premiums or lose coverage. [Full Article...]