The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently put a temporary hold on $5 billion in public health grants. This move, which lasted only a few hours, was meant to check if the funded activities matched the current administration's goals. The HHS spokesperson, Andrew Nixon, explained that
In Pennsylvania, a big change is happening with health insurance. Many people are dropping their plans because the costs are going up too high. One person, Sasha Kinney, is worried. She might have to put her insurance on a credit card. She earns enough money to not qualify for Medicaid, but not enou
The National Guard is stepping in to help with rising crime in New Orleans. This is just one of many recent events where the Guard has been called to action. The federal government has the power to send troops to Washington, D. C. , as it is considered a federal area. This decision was made by a fed
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a lot of changes, including the extension of Obamacare subsidies. These subsidies were meant to help people during tough economic times. But now, even though the pandemic is over, some politicians want to keep these subsidies going forever. This is a big deal bec
The U. S. government spends a lot on both healthcare and the military. But when it comes to talking about costs, the numbers can be confusing and misleading. For example, the Pentagon's spending is often discussed in terms of annual budgets, but rarely in terms of daily costs. Meanwhile, debates abo
The U. S. House Republicans have rolled out a healthcare plan that skips over a big issue: the end of Obamacare subsidies. These subsidies, which have been helping millions of Americans afford health insurance during the pandemic, are set to expire at the end of December. Without an extension, premi
President Donald Trump has shown support for a new Republican healthcare plan. This plan would give money directly to people instead of insurance companies. He shared his thoughts with reporters on Air Force One. Trump likes the idea of giving up to $1, 500 to qualifying Obamacare enrollees. He bel
Healthcare costs are going up, and Republicans are under pressure to find a solution. They're not talking about getting rid of Obamacare completely anymore. Instead, they're saying they want to fix it. But time is running out. People are already signing up for health insurance, and the extra help fr
Health insurance prices are going up, and it's not good news for many people. The government recently showed the new prices for health plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 30 states. On average, prices are increasing by about 30% in states where the federal government manages the plans, and
A grand jury in Fort Pierce, Florida, is set to delve into claims of a conspiracy during the Obama administration. This development comes as various government bodies are looking into the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation and alleged intelligence misconduct from that era. The Department of
