by Jordana Choucair | Aug 25, 2021 | Newsletter, Tea Leaves
D.C. News: House Democrats adopted a budget resolution that triggers the legislative process for their $3.5 trillion domestic spending bill. The 220-212 vote came after a group of moderates got House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to agree to also hold a vote on a separate...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 23, 2021 | Newsletter, Tea Leaves
Access & Coverage: A new report by the Urban Institute found that the uninsurance rate held steady at 11 percent between March 2019 and April 2021 due to increased enrollment in public coverage. During that time, the number of adults younger than 65 with...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 20, 2021 | Newsletter, Tea Leaves
D.C. News: President Biden has ruled out nominating Dr. Janet Woodcock to permanently lead the FDA. Woodcock, who’s served as the FDA’s acting commissioner since Biden took office and can stay in the role until November 15, has faced opposition from key...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 19, 2021 | Newsletter, Tea Leaves
D.C. News: S. health officials announced plans for all Americans to receive a COVID-19 booster shot eight months after their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. The doses could begin the week of September 20. The announcement was coupled with the release of...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 11, 2021 | Newsletter, Tea Leaves
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...
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