Category: Federal Government

Illinois Democrats raise concerns over potential cuts to Medicaid, safety net programs

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 19, 2025 | Federal Government, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0

A coalition of Illinois Congressional Democrats is raising concerns about the potential impact of cuts to Medicaid, Society Security and other safety net programs.

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Duckworth, Durbin decry confirmation of Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 14, 2025 | Federal Government, Top Stories | 0

Illinois’ two Democratic senators expressed frustration Thursday over the confirmation of Robert Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Judge temporarily blocks cut to NIH research funding as Illinois files suit

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 11, 2025 | Federal Government, Top Stories | 0

A federal judge on Monday issued a temporary block on a plan by the National Institutes of Health to cut research grant funding.

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Cook County Health restates commitment to immigrant care

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 7, 2025 | Federal Government, Health Systems, Top Stories | 0

Cook County leaders on Thursday restated their support to provide health services for immigrants and other underserved communities.

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IDPH ‘monitoring’ potential impact of federal data being pulled

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 6, 2025 | Federal Government, Top Stories | 0

The Illinois Department of Public Health said this week they are “monitoring” the potential impact as some resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal websites have been taken down.

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