Tuesday, August 17, 2021

D.C. News: As soon as this week, the Biden administration will recommend that most Americans get a COVID-19 booster shot eight months after completing their initial immunizations. Officials could start offering the extra doses to nursing home residents and health care...

Monday, August 16, 2021

D.C. News: The Biden administration approved a significant boost for in the levels of food stamp assistance available to needy families. Starting in October, average monthly benefits will increase from $121 per person before the pandemic to $157 – a $36 per person per...

Friday, August 13, 2021

D.C. News: During a speech yesterday, President Biden called on Congress to act on ‘outrageously’ high drug prices. The president said that Medicare should be able to negotiate lower prescription prices, and those prices should apply to people with private...

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Access & Coverage: A state court in Missouri said the government must begin allowing low-income residents to enroll in its Medicaid program, and may not impose stricter eligibility standards than on current enrollees. The order comes two weeks after the Missouri...

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

D.C. News: The Senate is set to pass the $1 trillion infrastructure bill and begin debate on the $3.5 trillion budget framework today. Senate Democrats released an outline of the $3.5 trillion antipoverty and climate plan yesterday. The antipoverty plan expands...