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Democrats seek next ObamaCare ahead of midterms amid rising health costs

12 June 2026 at 11:00
There is growing momentum within the Democratic Party to find its next ObamaCare heading into the midterms, as healthcare costs become more untenable and American anger over affordability persists.  Healthcare has consistently ranked as a top issue for voters heading into this year’s midterm elections. June polling from Emerson College found that healthcare ranked in the top five issues for…

Democrats seek next ObamaCare ahead of midterms amid rising health costs

12 June 2026 at 11:00
There is growing momentum within the Democratic Party to find its next ObamaCare heading into the midterms, as healthcare costs become more untenable and American anger over affordability persists.  Healthcare has consistently ranked as a top issue for voters heading into this year’s midterm elections. June polling from Emerson College found that healthcare ranked in the top five issues for…

Senate defense policy bill excludes IVF provision

11 June 2026 at 23:28
The Senate Armed Services Committee rejected a provision in the annual defense policy bill that would have expanded coverage of fertility services for military members and their families, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.).  “All my provision seeks to do is provide our troops with the same access to IVF that all Members of Congress already have. After everything…

Senate defense policy bill excludes IVF provision

11 June 2026 at 23:28
The Senate Armed Services Committee rejected a provision in the annual defense policy bill that would have expanded coverage of fertility services for military members and their families, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.).  “All my provision seeks to do is provide our troops with the same access to IVF that all Members of Congress already have. After everything…

Planned Parenthood affiliate sues Alaska over telehealth abortion ban

11 June 2026 at 21:58
Planned Parenthood’s Northwest affiliate is suing Alaska to challenge the state’s ban on telehealth abortion.  In a lawsuit filed Thursday in Alaska state court, Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky said the state’s requirement that patients seeking medication abortion must be seen in person violates Alaskans’ constitutional right to abortion. The organization is seeking a preliminary…

Planned Parenthood affiliate sues Alaska over telehealth abortion ban

11 June 2026 at 21:58
Planned Parenthood’s Northwest affiliate is suing Alaska to challenge the state’s ban on telehealth abortion.  In a lawsuit filed Thursday in Alaska state court, Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky said the state’s requirement that patients seeking medication abortion must be seen in person violates Alaskans’ constitutional right to abortion. The organization is seeking a preliminary…

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