sara g miller
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Millions of Americans are set to see their insurance premiums spike in 2026 if enhanced Obamacare subsidies aren't extended. As open enrollment approaches, many are starting to get letters informing them of just how much those increases will be.
by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social @nbcnews.com
Without Obamacare subsidies, this couple’s insurance premiums are set to go up almost $2,000
The subsidies are a key sticking point in the government shutdown: Democrats in Congress say that in order to secure their votes to reopen the government, they must be extended.
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paper towels for he but not for me 😤
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Scoop! — Polling showing that a majority of Trump’s voters support vaccines was shared with several GOP lawmakers’ staffers in a closed-door meeting Wednesday, per two people familiar.

The poll results may explain the shift in tone from some GOP senators Thursday.

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Ahead of Kennedy hearing, GOP saw poll showing Trump voters support vaccines
The poll, conducted by veteran Republican pollsters, found that a majority of Trump voters believe vaccines save lives and support immunizations against measles and hepatitis B.
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Incredible work here from Pfizer
A Pfizer statement reads: The success of Operation Warp Speed (OWS) and U.S. development of mRNA vaccines is a profound public health achievement. Under President Trump's leadership, American innovation led the world, helping prevent economic collapse and saving more than 14 million lives globally. Operation Warp Speed restored consumer confidence, saved over $1 trillion in health care costs due to reductions in serious illness and avoidance of hospitalizations, and rapidly scaled up domestic production. This American leadership also delivered a new platform that may drive significant innovation in cancer research. Such an accomplishment would typically be worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize, given its significant impact.
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New: Key GOP senator Bill Cassidy promises "oversight" of RFK after CDC firing/exodus.

But he isn't saying what that means.

He's "reserving judgment" on RFK—won't say if he has confidence or regret voting to confirm.

Other Rs aren't thrilled w/ the HHS secretary.

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Key GOP senator declines to elaborate on planned 'oversight' of RFK Jr. after CDC exodus
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., said he is "reserving judgment" while other Republicans expressed skepticism of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s job as HHS secretary following a recent CDC shake-up.
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UPDATE: Lawyers for Monarez say she has not resigned nor received notification that she'd been fired. "As a person of integrity and devoted to science, she will not resign,” they said.
Lawyers for CDC Director Susan Monarez say 'she will not resign'
A statement from HHS announcing that she was no longer the director of agency led to a flood of resignations from top officials.
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In January, Dr. Elisabeth Potter says she was midway through performing a breast reconstruction surgery when a call from a representative from UnitedHealthcare came into the operating room.

The health insurance company wanted to talk about the patient on the table.
Texas surgeon says UnitedHealthcare dispute may force her into bankruptcy
Dr. Elisabeth Potter says she may be forced into bankruptcy if her clinic isn’t accepted by the insurance giant.
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What. Is. Happening!!!!
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Some of the panelists invited by the FDA to discuss SSRIs and pregnancy claimed that antidepressants don't work at all and depression goes away on its own. One suggested that depression was not an illness, but rather a product of “women just naturally experiencing their emotions more intensely.”
FDA panel promotes misinformation on antidepressants during pregnancy, psychiatrists say
Nearly all of the 10 panelists emphasized what they said were risks of the drugs. Some claimed, without evidence, that antidepressants don't work at all.
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Nine-month-old Hal was exposed to measles at day care and can’t go back for almost a month. He's too young for the measles vaccine, which isn't recommended til 1yo. When his mom has to go back to work, his dad will need to take time off - unpaid - to stay home with him. by @erikaedwards.bsky.social
Day care measles exposure forces Iowa family to take weeks off work for baby: 'It only takes one'
There have been at least 1,309 confirmed cases of measles in the U.S. this year. Hundreds or thousands of other families have most likely had their lives upended after being exposed.
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NEW - Rural hospitals say they’re being forced to consider tough choices — like cutting services for children or cancer patients — after Trump signed into law a sprawling domestic policy bill that includes sweeping cuts to not only Medicaid but the ACA, as well.

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Rural hospitals brace for painful choices after Trump's Medicaid and Obamacare cuts
An estimated 17 million people could lose their health insurance, putting financial strain on hospitals.
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not a big fan of thunder
a very startled cat with round eyes and one airplane ear