Evaluating President Joe Biden’s First 100 Days in Office
By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact
Presidential historians say that Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office — a somewhat arbitrary but frequently cited milestone — have included an above-average number of major accomplishments.
As Congress Bickers Over Pandemic Relief, Flight Attendant’s Life Is in a Holding Pattern
By Emmarie Huetteman
The coronavirus pandemic has hit hard for Troy Muenzer of Chicago. He had a “suspected case” of COVID in the spring, was billed nearly $1,000 after he unsuccessfully sought to get tested for COVID-19 and has been furloughed after the airline he worked for saw a major decline in passengers.
Senate Republicans Throw the Brakes on Timing for Becerra Hearings
By Emmarie Huetteman
Republican spokespeople for the committees responsible for vetting Health and Human Services nominations said the Senate may not hold hearings on California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to lead the department, until the Senate approves committee assignments for the new Congress. That could delay the start of the process.
Longtime Health Advocate Donna Shalala Loses House Reelection Race
By Emmarie Huetteman
In a notable loss for Democrats, Shalala, who represented a Miami district, was defeated by Maria Elvira Salazar — a Republican former TV journalist who compared Democratic policy proposals to leftist oppression in countries like Cuba.
If They Sweep on Election Day, Dems Still Face a Challenge Meeting Health Promises
By Emmarie Huetteman
Democrats are favored to win both chambers of Congress after years of campaign-trail promises about health care. But their margin in the Senate could be slim, making it difficult to pass major health care legislation. And they still must heal some rifts within the caucus about how far they can push overhaul efforts.
Al sopesar los temas de salud, la mayoría de los votantes se inclinan hacia Biden
By Emmarie Huetteman
Los hallazgos de una nueva encuesta indican que los votantes no confían en las garantías del presidente de que protegerá a las personas con condiciones preexistentes.
Majority of Voters Tilt Toward Biden as Health Issues Weigh Heavily
By Emmarie Huetteman
More than 50% of people said they favor Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s approach to an array of health issues.
With Senate Control at Stake, Trump and COVID Haunt Ernst’s Fight to Keep Her Seat
By Emmarie Huetteman
In less than six years, Sen. Joni Ernst has gone from being a rising star in the Republican Party to running neck and neck against a political newcomer. A poll last month showed more than 1 in 3 Iowa voters think Ernst’s relationship to President Donald Trump is “too close,” and her comments about the coronavirus death toll sparked a backlash.
Nurses and Doctors Sick With COVID Feel Pressured to Get Back to Work
By Emmarie Huetteman
Hospital employees say they must choose between their paychecks and their health or that of their families. Returning to work with symptoms also risks infection among the patients they are meant to heal.
The First Presidential Debate: A Night of Rapid-Fire Interruptions and Inaccuracies
By the staffs of KHN and PolitiFact
Tuesday night’s presidential debate offered voters their first side-by-side comparison of the candidates, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.
