08 June 2023 As prepared for delivery The finance committee meets this morning to discuss corporatization and consolidation in the health care system and the effect it has on what American families pay for and how they get health care. When I keep town halls at home, the two challenges I hear about most often when it comes to health care is that it is too expensive and complex for a typical American family to navigate. As the committee responsible for much of federal health care policy, including Medicare and…
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With the rise of legal gambling, some states want to teach teenagers about the risks
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (AP) As a senior in high school, Nick was blessed with a deadly and accurate jump shot from long three-point range, something he was quick to cash in on. He and his gym buddies not far from the Jersey Shore would compete to see who could make the most baskets, at $5 or $10 a pop. “It gave a different dynamic to the day, a certain level of excitement,” Nick said. “I didn’t know how far she would keep going.” Before long, he was betting staggering amounts…
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