New Bill Looks to Give , All US Children Medicaid.
'Newsweek' reports that a new bill introduced
in the Senate looks to extend Medicaid
coverage to all children in the United States.
The draft measure would reportedly
enroll children in the federal health
insurance program automatically.
As Americans, it is our solemn
obligation to ensure every child
has the support they need
to reach their full potential, Bob Casey, Senior Democratic senator
for Pennsylvania, via 'Newsweek'.
Currently, minors are only
eligible if their family's income
is 138% of the federal poverty level.
'Newsweek' reports that this
equates to an estimated 3.12 million
minors without health insurance.
Too many of our kids are
struggling to stay healthy
because their families can't
afford the care they need, Bob Casey, Senior Democratic senator
for Pennsylvania, via 'Newsweek'.
The proposed bill would give all children
health insurance until the age of 18,
while giving parents the ability to opt out.
However, 'Newsweek' reports that the bill is likely to
face firm opposition in the House, where GOP
lawmakers have pushed to limit government spending.
The bill comes as the government
faces a looming shutdown
over the federal budget.
Senate Passes $95 Billion , Foreign Aid Package.
On April 23, the U.S. Senate voted
79-18 to approve foreign aid for Ukraine,
Israel and Taiwan, 'The Guardian' reports. .
Today the Senate sends a unified
message to the entire world:
America will always defend
democracy in its hour of need, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
Make no mistake, America will deliver
on its promise to act like a leader on the
world stage, to hold the line against
autocratic thugs like Vladimir Putin. , Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine,
$26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan.
The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine,
$26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan.
The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine,
$26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan.
A provision to ban TikTok
after the election if ByteDance refuses
to sell the platform is also included.
The legislation will now head to President Biden, who told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on
April 23 that he will "move quickly" to provide aid.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, .
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, .
with whom he worked "hand in hand and shoulder to shoulder to get this bill done.".
A lot of people inside and
outside the Congress wanted this
package to fail. But today those in
Congress who stand on the side of
democracy are winning the day, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell also issued a statement.
Today’s action is overdue, but our work
does not end here. Trust in American
resolve is not rebuilt overnight. Expanding
and restocking the arsenal of democracy
doesn’t just happen by magic, Senate Majority Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, via statement
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The Senate passed a bill compelling ByteDance to sell TikTok in the US within a year or face a ban, garnering strong bipartisan support. TikTok vows to contest it in court, citing First Amendment violations. Concerns linger about data privacy and censorship linked to China, amid ongoing political scrutiny of the platform.
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United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejects claims of genocide by Israel in Gaza but acknowledges the need for sustainable improvements. The remarks came during a Senate hearing, where concerns over civilian casualties and humanitarian conditions were raised. Efforts to press Israel to protect civilians continue amid ongoing conflict, with the US emphasising the importance of addressing the humanitarian crisis.
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This Day in History: , First African-American College Is Chartered.
April 29, 1854.
Ashmun Institute was
established in southern
Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Created by an act of the
Pennsylvania legislature, the
institution was named after Jehudi Ashman.
Ashman was the U.S. agent
who assisted in the preservation
of an African-American colony in
Africa that later became Liberia.
The institution named after
him was initially chartered to
provide theological, scientific and
classical training to African-Americans.
Under its first college
president, John Pym Carter,
Ashmun Institute opened on January 1, 1857.
It was renamed Lincoln University
in 1866 after the end of the U.S. Civil War
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Biden Wants to Increase Tariffs , on Chinese Steel and Aluminum Imports.
Speaking from the United Steelworkers
union in Pennsylvania on April 17.
Speaking from the United Steelworkers
union in Pennsylvania on April 17.
Biden will call on U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to triple tariffs on Chinese
steel and aluminum, NPR reports. .
Biden will call on U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to triple tariffs on Chinese
steel and aluminum, NPR reports. .
Those tariffs are presently at about 7.5%.
While these Chinese imports "account for less than 1% of U.S. demand," the country's steel prices are 40% cheaper than America's, NPR reports. .
The White House is concerned that
this could prompt a surge of exports. .
China's policy-driven overcapacity poses
a serious risk to the future of the
American steel and aluminum industry, Lael Brainard, Biden's top economic adviser, via NPR.
The president understands
we must invest in American
manufacturing, but we also have
to protect those investments and
those workers from unfair exports. , Lael Brainard, Biden's top economic adviser, via NPR.
The Biden administration also sent officials to Mexico to discuss preventing Chinese steel from entering the U.S. via its southern neighbor. .
I want to emphasize our desire to
cooperate and partner with Mexico
on addressing imports coming in
to the North American market as
a way of circumventing tariffs, Senior administration official, via NPR.
I'm not going to get ahead
of the diplomatic conversations
that have happened today and
that will be happening in the
days and weeks to come. , Senior administration official, via NPR.
But I think we're hoping to come to
a mutually acceptable solution with
Mexico, because this is a problem that
affects both of our economies, Senior administration official, via NPR.
United Steelworkers recently endorsed Biden
after he voiced his opposition to a U.S. Steel takeover by Nippon Steel, a Japanese company. .
United Steelworkers recently endorsed Biden
after he voiced his opposition to a U.S. Steel takeover by Nippon Steel, a Japanese company.
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Amid escalating tensions, former President Donald Trump endorsed Anti-Biden slogans targeting President Joe Biden at a Pennsylvania rally, criticising Biden's support for Israel amidst the conflict with Gaza. Trump urged Israel to swiftly conclude military operations for peace. Meanwhile, Biden faces pressure to de-escalate the situation, with reports indicating US reluctance to support Israeli retaliatory actions against Iran.
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Aerosmith Announces , Rescheduled ‘Peace Out’ Tour Dates.
The veteran rockers postponed their farewell tour nearly seven months ago after singer Steven Tyler "fractured his larynx," CNN reports. .
The band issued a statement
about Tyler's condition at that time.
To our fans: Unfortunately, Steven’s vocal
injury is more serious than initially thought.
His doctor has confirmed that in addition to
the damage to his vocal cords, he fractured
his larynx which requires ongoing care, Aerosmith, via Facebook.
He is receiving the best medical
treatment available to ensure his recovery
is swift, but given the nature of a fracture,
he is being told patience is essential. , Aerosmith, via Facebook.
As a result, all the currently scheduled
PEACE OUT shows must be postponed
to sometime in 2024, with new dates to
be announced as soon as we know more, Aerosmith, via Facebook.
On April 10, the band took to
Instagram to announce that they are
"thrilled" to have rescheduled tour dates.
The tour will begin Sept. 20 in Pittsburgh, PA.
The 40-date run will
end in Buffalo, NY, on Feb. 26.
The Black Crowes will
serve as the supporting act.
"All previously purchased
tickets will be honored for the
rescheduled shows," Aerosmith said.
The farewell North American tour is
intended to be a celebration of the band's
50 years together, CNN reports.
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Bill Maher's taking aim at America's top cop, Attorney General Merrick Garland ... questioning why Democrats even gave him the job, and calling him out for.. TMZ.com
The White House defended President Biden's comments on 'xenophobia' regarding India, China, and Japan, stressing the positive role of immigrants in the US. Biden's remarks, made at a Democratic Party fundraiser, linked economic challenges in these countries to xenophobia, but faced criticism. Nonetheless, the White House reaffirmed Biden's commitment to strengthening ties with allies like India and Japan.
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House GOP Advances Aid Bills , for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.
The foreign aid bills were advanced by a
9-3 vote, thanks to the help of four Democrats on the committee, CBS News reports. .
Those Democrats are Jim McGovern, Mary Gay Scanlon, Joe Neguse and Teresa Leger Fernández.
Those Democrats are Jim McGovern, Mary Gay Scanlon, Joe Neguse and Teresa Leger Fernández.
Those Democrats are Jim McGovern, Mary Gay Scanlon, Joe Neguse and Teresa Leger Fernández.
Those Democrats are Jim McGovern, Mary Gay Scanlon, Joe Neguse and Teresa Leger Fernández.
Conservatives who voted against the bills,
because border security wasn't lumped in, include Tom Massie, Ralph Norman and Chip Roy. .
Conservatives who voted against the bills,
because border security wasn't lumped in, include Tom Massie, Ralph Norman and Chip Roy. .
A final vote on the foreign aid package
will take place on April 20. .
The three bills would support Israel,
Ukraine and Taiwan with $26.4 billion,
$60.8 billion and $8.1 billion, respectively. .
The three bills would support Israel,
Ukraine and Taiwan with $26.4 billion,
$60.8 billion and $8.1 billion, respectively. .
The three bills would support Israel,
Ukraine and Taiwan with $26.4 billion,
$60.8 billion and $8.1 billion, respectively. .
$9.1 billion of the Israel package would go toward Palestinian humanitarian efforts. .
A fourth bill seeks to allow the sale of Russian oligarchs' assets that have been frozen in order to continue funding Ukraine.
possibly "force the sale of TikTok
and authorize stricter sanctions on Russia, China and Iran," CBS News reports. .
possibly "force the sale of TikTok
and authorize stricter sanctions on Russia, China and Iran," CBS News reports. .
Some far-right Republicans have threatened to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson from his position for supporting additional Ukraine funding.
Johnson defended his actions, calling lethal aid for Ukraine "critically important.".
If I operated out of fear over
a motion to vacate, I would
never be able to do my job, House Speaker Mike Johnson, via statement.
Look, history judges us for what we
do. This is a critical time right now
critical time on the world stage. , House Speaker Mike Johnson, via statement.
I could make a, you know I can make
a selfish decision and do something that, that's different. But I'm doing here
what I believe to be the right thing, House Speaker Mike Johnson, via statement
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South Korea’s Opposition , Dominates Parliamentary Elections.
South Korea's Democratic Party won
"175 seats in the 300-member single-chamber parliament" on April 10, NPR reports.
The ruling right-wing People Power Party became a smaller minority with only 108 seats. .
The outcome is considered to be a blow to conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol.
The country's prime minister and
other presidential officials offered
to resign after the crushing defeat. .
The country's prime minister and
other presidential officials offered
to resign after the crushing defeat. .
I apologize to the people on behalf
of our party, which wasn’t good
enough to win the people’s choices, Han Dong-hoon, People Power Party leader, via statement.
While Yoon said that he intends to
"humbly uphold" the will of the people
as indicated by the election results, .
it is not known if he will accept his
staff's offers to resign. .
Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party leader who
is considering running for president again, .
said there is a need for both parties to
"pull together" to "resolve economic
and public livelihood problems.".
The results of the parliamentary
elections are not the victory by
the Democratic Party, but the
great victory by our people, Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party leader.
Now, the elections are over. Both
the ruling and opposition political
parties must pull together all their
strength to resolve economic and
public livelihood problems, Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party leader.
According to the National Election Commission, voter turnout reached its
highest level in over three decades for
a parliamentary election, NPR reports.
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Drug Shortages Reach , All-Time High in US, , Pharmacists Say.
According to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and
the Utah Drug Information Service.
the first quarter of 2024 saw
323 active drug shortages, Fox News reports.
The previous record of
320 shortages was set in 2014.
ASHP CEO Paul Abramowitz said,
"some of the most worrying shortages involve generic sterile injectable medications," .
... "including cancer chemotherapy drugs and emergency medications stored in hospital crash carts and procedural areas." .
... "including cancer chemotherapy drugs and emergency medications stored in hospital crash carts and procedural areas." .
Abramowitz went on to say that the
"ongoing national shortages of therapies for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder also remain
a serious challenge for clinicians and patients.".
A separate ASHP report said that "the most severe and persistent shortages are driven by economic factors that undermine investment in manufacturing capacity, manufacturing quality and supply chain reliability.".
These economic challenges are
driven by extreme price competition
among generic manufacturers, ASHP, via report.
ASHP will continue to engage
with policymakers regularly as we guide
efforts to draft and pass new legislation
to address drug shortages and continue
to strongly advocate on behalf of our
members for solutions that work, ASHP CEO Paul Abramowitz, via statement.
Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a white paper recommending tactics for Congress to help.
With today’s white paper,
HHS offers solutions and stands
ready to work with Congress to
ensure no patient faces the devastating
consequences of drug shortages or
goes without needed medicines, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, via press release
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Republican lawmakers in the United States have sparked controversy with warnings of a 'massive Muslim takeover' in both the U.K. and the U.S. Despite Muslims constituting a small percentage of the population in both countries, concerns have been raised about their alleged influence in government. Stay updated on this developing story and the latest news from around the world.
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Ann Coulter, a US author and commentator, stated that she would not have voted for Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy because he was a "Indian"... IndiaTimes
At a media dinner in Washington on Saturday night, US President Joe Biden used his opportunity at the podium to to call on foreign governments to release detained journalists and roast his presumptive Republican running-mate Donald Trump over his age and literary tastes.
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Watch as President Biden delivers a humorous election-year roast, taking playful jabs at his Republican rival, Donald Trump, during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Amidst political banter, Biden's remarks offer a lighthearted moment in the midst of the campaign season. Tune in for the best moments from the event!
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Tennessee Passes Bill , Allowing Teachers to Carry Guns.
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed the bill by a vote of 68-28 on April 23, CBS News reports.
The legislation would grant some teachers
and staff the right to carry concealed
handguns at public schools.
The bill will now be sent to Republican
Gov. Bill Lee to either sign or veto. .
If signed into law, the legislation would represent the largest expansion of gun access in Tennessee since the deadly shooting at
The Covenant School in Nashville last year.
Teachers and staff carrying guns would only be known to administrators and police.
Teachers and staff carrying guns would only be known to administrators and police.
Other teachers and students' parents
would not be privy to the information. .
If a school worker wants to carry a handgun, they'd have to have a "permit and written authorization from the school's principal and local law enforcement," CBS News reports. .
If a school worker wants to carry a handgun, they'd have to have a "permit and written authorization from the school's principal and local law enforcement," CBS News reports. .
School districts would need
to grant permission as well.
A background check and 40 hours of training would also be mandatory.
However, school staff would be prohibited from carrying their guns during events at stadiums, gymnasiums or auditoriums. .
Protesters shouted
"Blood on your hands" after
the bill was passed by the
House on April 23
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