April 11, 2024 News

States Fear Biden Ballot Absence; Dems Highlight GOP Exceptions

Article Summary – In Alabama and Ohio, Republican secretaries of state have warned Democrats that President Biden may not appear on their November ballots due to his expected nomination at the Democratic National Convention falling after ballot certification deadlines. The Biden campaign suggests “provisional” certification as a solution, but this

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Doctors Perform Dental Duties for Low-Income, Uninsured Patients

Article Summary – Pediatrician Patricia Braun is part of a growing trend in the United States to incorporate oral health into routine medical check-ups for children, pregnant women, and other disadvantaged groups. This comes in response to an increased prevalence of oral disease in these populations, often due to a

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IRS May Restrict Use of Additional ‘Modernization’ Funds

Article Summary – The Inflation Reduction Act allocated billions to the IRS for modernizing its information technology. However, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the IRS has yet to complete its strategic operating plan, which lacks a roadmap for achieving their five strategic objectives, especially the one involving technology.

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Biden praises caregivers, criticizes GOP for health care cuts

Article Summary – In an address at Union Station, President Joe Biden paid tribute to care workers, pledging his support and citing his administration’s efforts to uplift their economic status. He referred to measures such as the 2021 American Rescue Plan and the provision for 12 weeks of paid family

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NFL draft predicted to inject $160M+ into Detroit economy

Article Summary – The 2024 NFL draft will take place in downtown Detroit from April 25-27, the first time in the draft’s 88-year history. The event is expected to bring in over $160 million for local businesses and attract hundreds of thousands of fans to the city, according to an

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Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Law Spotlighted After Arizona Ban

Article Summary – The conservative Arizona Supreme Court ruled that a 1864 law banning abortions is now enforceable following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to reverse the constitutional right to abortion. The 1864 law, similar to a 1849 Wisconsin law, criminalizes anyone who provides abortion care and is punishable

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