Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar | Associated Press Washington — For more than 55 years, Medicare has followed a simple policy: covered benefits are the same, no matter if you’re rich, poor, or in-between. But as Democrats try to design a dental benefit for the program, one idea calls for limiting it based […]
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Biden jumps into vaccine mandate debate as VA requires health workers to get vaccinated
By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden’s administration for the first time Monday made vaccines mandatory for certain federal workers, a significant shift toward requiring shots as the country endures another surge in Covid-19 cases. At the same time, administration lawyers have prepared a legal opinion that could pave the […]
Debate rages over wisdom of Britain’s new ‘single jab’ Covid vaccine strategy
Scientists across the world were locked in fierce debate on Friday over the wisdom or otherwise of the UK switching to a single dose strategy for Covid-19 vaccines. White coats were flapping on social media after the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) published its rationale for the move on […]
Politicians getting COVID-19 vaccine first sparks debate
As the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations trickled out across the U.S., many members of Congress lined up at the Capitol physician’s office to get inoculated. President-elect Joe Biden got vaccinated, too, as did Vice President Mike Pence. Both rolled up their sleeves live on television to receive their shots. […]
Jon Ossoff Calls Sen. David Perdue A ‘Crook’ To His Face In Heated Debate
Jon Ossoff, the Democratic challenger vying for a Senate seat in Georgia, called his GOP competitor, Sen. David Perdue, a “crook” who has spent years undermining Georgians’ access to health care in a heated debate just days before the November election. The pair met in Savannah on Wednesday night for […]
Thai Parliament meets to debate political protest tensions
Pro-democracy activists wave their mobile phone with flashing lights during a protest rally at Ratchaprasong business district in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. Pro-democracy protesters in Thailand gathered again on Sunday in Bangkok, seeking to keep up pressure on the government a day ahead of a special session of […]
The Health 202: ‘Bidencare’ makes its debut at the final presidential debate
“What I’m going to do is pass Obamacare with a public option,” Biden said. It will “become Bidencare.” “The Bidencare proposal will, in fact, provide for that affordable health care, lower premiums,” he said a few minutes later. It was the first time Biden has been heard to use the […]
5 things to watch for in the final debate between Biden and Trump
The stakes couldn’t be higher for Thursday’s second and final presidential debate between Democratic nominee Joe Biden and President Trump. The showdown – coming with just 12 days to go until Election Day on Nov. 3 – is the last chance for both major party standard bearers to make their case in front of […]
There Is Still No Trumpcare, Despite Trump’s Repeated Promises In The Debate
President Donald Trump was at it again on Thursday night, promising to protect health care for many millions of Americans while he’s actually trying to take it away. The vow came during the second and final 2020 presidential debate, which was held in Nashville, Tennessee. Moderator Kristen Welker, from MSNBC, […]
Presidential Debate, Russia, Fall Cocktails: Your Thursday Evening Briefing
(Want to get this newsletter in your inbox? Here’s the sign-up.) Good evening. Here’s the latest. 1. Twelve days to go, one final presidential debate. President Trump and Joe Biden are meeting tonight in Nashville for their last chance to make their case for the presidency on a national stage. […]
Trump, Biden Head Into Final Debate And The Stakes Have Never Been Higher
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden hurtled toward Thursday night’s final debate, which may be the trailing incumbent’s best chance to change the race’s trajectory with just 12 days left until the election. The two men headed for Nashville before the debate, which offers […]
‘Find a balance’: Mental health, social connections cited in debate over playing prep sports | High School Sports
Pertzborn, also active on social media advocating for students in athletics, has been frustrated how prep athletics decisions have unfolded in Dane County and the state this year. “Anytime we get to a decision, the goalpost gets moved and we can’t get near it,” he said, imploring people to work […]
Face To Face: Trump And Biden To Meet For Final Debate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, are set to square off in their final debate Thursday, one of the last high-profile opportunities for the trailing incumbent to change the trajectory of an increasingly contentious campaign. Worried about losing the White House, some advisers […]
How to Watch the Final 2020 Presidential Debate
Donald Trump and Joe Biden will meet for their final presidential debate on Thursday evening. This was originally scheduled to be the candidates’ third debate of the 2020 election season. But America’s mask-shunning, crowded-room-loving, science-skeptical President was diagnosed with Covid-19 shortly after the first debate, and the White House became […]
Italy’s ‘fetus graves’ renew abortion debate | Italy News
Names marked with an asterisk* have been changed to protect identities. Rome, Italy – The words on the crucifix read Francesca Rossi*. Yet Francesca Rossi was standing right in front of it, alive. Many other wooden crosses bearing only a female name and a date were also stuck in the […]
Trump and Biden to hold dueling town halls after canceled debate
Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Donald Trump has scheduled a televised town hall event to be broadcast at the same time on Thursday evening as a separate town hall featuring rival Joe Biden, creating a ratings duel and a split-screen spectacle for a divided country on the night that was supposed to […]
South Carolina Senate debate scrapped after Harrison calls for Graham to get COVID-19 test
Sen. Lindsey GrahamLindsey Olin GrahamHarrison calls on Graham to take a COVID-19 test before debate Not treason, not a crime — but definitely a gross abuse of power The Hill’s Morning Report – Sponsored by Facebook – Pence, Harris spar over COVID-19 during policy-focused debate MORE (R-S.C.) and Jaime Harrison, […]
Covid-positive Trump throws presidential debate schedule into turmoil
President Donald Trump on Thursday pulled out of next week’s presidential debate after organizers decided to go virtual due to his bout with Covid-19, throwing the US election into new turmoil with only 26 days to go. Confusion reigned over the calendar of debates — usually a set piece series […]
Harris, Pence both misquoted in false claim about debate
CLOSE Sen. Kamala Harris swiftly reclaimed her time when Vice President Mike Pence interrupted her at the vice presidential debate. USA TODAY The claim: Kamala Harris said Americans aren’t equipped to make decisions for themselves In the aftermath of Wednesday’s debate, both vice presidential candidates’ words are being twisted online. […]
Vice presidential debate 2020: How to watch Pence vs. Harris debate live tonight
This story is part of Elections 2020, CNET’s coverage of the run-up to voting in November. Get ready for a night of political firsts. Tonight’s debate will be the first and only one between the two vice presidential candidates, Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala […]