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House Speaker Johnson says he wants to abolish PBS and family planning

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) said Wednesday he wants to cut government spending on PBS and family planning programs, but said he could face pushback from Congress before doing so. “I would like to, that's for sure,” Johnson said in an interview on Fox News' “The Story with Martha McCallum” when asked if he intended to abolish both organizations. Host Martha McCollum noted that they could be a prime target for Republicans.

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What you need to know about the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO

A search is underway in New York for the suspect who shot and killed the CEO of the nation's largest private health insurance company Wednesday morning. Police say UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside the New York Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan, where UnitedHealth Group was holding its annual investor conference. announced. Here's what you need to know: Police say Thompson was targeted by NYPD Chief…

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Jamie Foxx calls on Capitol Hill for more funding for Down syndrome research in honor of sister's work

Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx joined lawmakers on Capitol Hill Wednesday to call for more funding for the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Down syndrome research program. The Deondra Dixon Include Project Act, named after Foxx's late sister, who had Down syndrome, has already passed the House and is headed to the Senate. The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL), in collaboration with Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA),…

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all over the country

Local and state headings for healthcare:

If Trump cuts Medicaid, texas Officials can further seize the opportunity Slash the program (texas tribune)
California Prohibit “sell-by dates” on food. Can you save money without getting sick? (LA Times)
The lawsuit seeks cancellation. 15 week abortion ban conflicts with extended access for arizona (ABC)

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Research shows more than 150 million psychiatric diagnoses can be related to lead in gasoline (CNN)
how raw milk From hippies to MAGA (new york magazine)
Special nursing home fell behind Regarding vaccination of patients with the new coronavirus (KFF Health News)

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