National Politics
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Record 1.4M Michiganders have ACA coverage, state uninsured rate plummets
New data shows the number of Americans enrolled in health care plans related to the Affordable Care Act has hit an all-time high.
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Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a national security expert, gets real about the threat from Russia
The Holly native was a CIA analyst, did three tours in Iraq, and worked for the Department of Defense under two presidents. She says the ocean can’t keep Americans safe from Putin.
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80% of House Republicans support plan to cut Social Security, ban abortion, and restrict IVF
The Republican Study Committee’s proposed budget calls for cutting Social Security and Medicare and banning abortion after 15 weeks nationwide. It would also pose a threat to IVF and slash funding for rental assistance and programs that help build housing, and more.
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Biden issues executive order to improve women’s health research
The order directs federal agencies to ensure that they are using federal funds to research diseases and health conditions that disproportionately affect women, and requires them to report their investments in women’s health research annually.
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Biden visits Michigan county emerging as the swing state’s top bellwether
Turning Saginaw County blue again in 2020—by a margin of 303 votes—contributed to Joe Biden’s success in securing the critical “blue wall” state of Michigan.
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Biden attacks GOP abortion bans, vows to restore Roe during State of the Union
“Many of you in this chamber and my predecessor are promising to pass a national ban on reproductive freedom,” Biden said to Republicans. “My God, what freedoms will you take away next?”
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Michigan seniors blast Trump’s plan to cut Social Security and Medicare
Michigan retirees are worried about their hard-earned benefits after Ex-President Donald Trump suggested he might cut both Social Security and Medicare.
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Trump endorses Rogers in Michigan GOP Senate race
Despite previous criticisms of Donald Trump, GOP US Senate candidate Mike Rogers on Monday got the much-coveted endorsement of the former president.
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Program aims to eliminate $700M in medical debt for Wayne County residents
A new program designed to provide relief from medical debt was announced Thursday for up to 300,000 Wayne County residents.
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Biden proposes new actions to address housing shortages and high costs
The actions announced last week will promote fairer rental markets, boost the supply of affordable housing and manufactured homes, and help families who are struggling to make ends meet.
