Category: Federal Government

Chicago-based anti-abortion group requests U.S. Supreme Court uphold Louisiana law

Chicago-based anti-abortion group requests U.S. Supreme Court uphold Louisiana law

by | Jan 15, 2020 | , | 0

An anti-abortion law firm based in Chicago has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a Louisiana law that requires doctors who perform the procedure to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals.
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Underwood unveils plan to expand access to primary and mental health care

Underwood unveils plan to expand access to primary and mental health care

by | Jan 14, 2020 | , , | 0

Private insurance plan members would receive up to three primary and mental health or substance use disorder treatment visits per year under a plan unveiled Monday by U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville.
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Durbin joins Democrats in calling on FDA to take more sweeping action against flavored e-cigarettes

Durbin joins Democrats in calling on FDA to take more sweeping action against flavored e-cigarettes

by | Jan 14, 2020 | , , | 0

Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., joined Democratic colleagues on Monday in calling on President Donald Trump’s administration to take more sweeping action against flavored e-cigarette products.
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Report: Illinois could lose $3 billion, see uninsured rate rise if ACA is struck down

Report: Illinois could lose $3 billion, see uninsured rate rise if ACA is struck down

by | Jan 8, 2020 | , , | 0

Illinois could lose $3 billion in federal money and see its uninsured rate rise by more than 46 percent if courts strike down the Affordable Care Act, according to a report released last month by the left-leaning Urban Institute.
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Five more Illinois hospitals could gain critical access hospital status under Durbin, Kinzinger bill

Five more Illinois hospitals could gain critical access hospital status under Durbin, Kinzinger bill

by | Jan 8, 2020 | , , | 0

Five more Illinois hospitals could gain critical access hospital status under a bill spearheaded by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon.
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