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California Delegation Critical To Getting GOP Health Plan Through The House
Leadership has been trying to sway California Republicans in vulnerable districts.
‘We Have Enough Votes’: GOP Confident Health Plan Will Pass With Help From New Amendment
Still, the vote, expected to happen around lunchtime Thursday, is anticipated to be a nail-biter down to the last minute.
Public Health Officials Issue Warning Over Toxin Found In Mussels
Officials urged people to avoid recreationally harvested mussels, clams, scallops and other shellfish, but not those commercially sold.
Troubled Theranos Settles Lawsuit With Hedge Fund That Invested Nearly $100M Into Company
In the lawsuit brought by San Francisco-based Partner Fund Management, the hedge fund alleged that Theranos misled its directors and funders, and used a shell company to “secretly” buy commercial lab equipment.
Molina Ousts Founders’ Sons From Top Positions, Citing Disappointing Financial Performance
Dr. J. Mario Molina in his position as CEO was a vocal critic of President Donald Trump and Congress’ efforts to repeal and replace the health law.
Issa Shoots Down Reporter’s Question On Health Plan Stance: It’s ‘None Of Your Business’
The Republican followed up when asked by a California-based journalist on Twitter saying that he’s undecided and still reviewing the changes to the bill.
Latest GOP Defector Deals A Major Blow To Health Bill Already On Shaky Ground
Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) saying he can’t vote for the Republican’s Obamacare-replacement plan, as it stands, gives centrists cover to be more vocal about their concerns. Upton says he’s crafting an amendment. Meanwhile, House leadership is scrambling to whip up votes as President Donald Trump continues to press hard to get something passed. Media outlets report on the state of negotiations and where lawmakers stand.
GOP Plan A Political Hot Potato, But House Leaders Aim To Get Votes Needed To Toss It To Senate
Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.), a surprise Republican defector, is a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, but the lack of protections for preexisting conditions has him and others spooked. Media outlets report on the state of play on Capitol Hill and where members stand on the vote.
Traveling Dentist Program Launched To Bring Proper Care To Kids
“The data that we started off with showed utilization rates were about 20 percent for the Denti-Cal population,” Sacramento County Health Officer Olivia Kasirye says. She hopes to increase the percentage of people who receive dental care by 5 percent each year for the next two years.
In Aftermath Of Mass Shootings, Californians Rushed To Buy Guns
“Women proportionally increase to a larger extent,” said Stanford University professor David Studdert, who led the study. “We see a larger response among first gun buyers. And we see a larger response among whites and Hispanics.”