Thursday’s vote was the second time Republicans blocked legislation to protect IVF, after they blocked the same bill in February, and comes just one week after they similarly blocked an effort from Democrats to guarantee nationwide access to birth control.
Roughly 15 million Americans have medical debt on their credit reports. The new rule means that debt will no longer be able to depress their credit scores and make it more difficult for them to get a job, rent an apartment, or secure a mortgage or car loan.
Trump’s time in the White House saw no changes to the staggering cost of insulin for patients, and it was two laws signed by Biden that helped lower insulin costs to $35 per month for millions of Americans.
From the cost of medication to education to everyday expenses, the Biden administration has passed several laws and implemented many federal rules taking on giant corporations, but big businesses are fighting tooth and nail to protect their profits.
The IRS’ Direct File program was rolled out on a limited basis in 12 states this past tax-filing season and saved 140,000 taxpayers who used it an estimated $5.6 million in filing costs. Now, the agency is looking to expand it nationwide.
Despite intimidation, harassment, and threats from Trump and his allies, a New York jury found Trump guilty of all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records tied to a payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels to keep her quiet about their alleged affair out of fears that it would hurt his chances of winning the 2016 election.
The lawsuit is backed by attorneys general for 29 states plus Washington, D.C., and alleges that Live Nation leveraged its power as a venue owner, concert promoter, and ticket seller in order to lessen consumer choice, raise prices, and eliminate its rivals.
President Biden’s PACT Act was the most significant expansion of benefits and services for toxic exposed veterans in more than 30 years. The law aims to provide specific support to veterans who have been exposed to toxins, often from open burn pits that were located near where these US military members were stationed.
Campaign finance experts have said that Trump’s request, while troubling, is probably legal. He could be liable, however, for violating campaign finance rules against candidates asking specific individuals to contribute more than the federal limit on campaign contributions.
Using an infusion of funds provided by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS has already collected more than $520 million from 1,600 millionaires who had unpaid tax bills of more than $250,000.
