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What Rep. Khanna calls Medicare ‘cuts’ was expiration date
U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., posted a TikTok video Feb. 20 saying he had “breaking news” about the fate of Medicare coverage for telehealth visits, which allow patients to see health care providers remotely from their homes. “Breaking news: The Trump Administration just announced that Medicare will stop covering telehealth starting April 1,” Khanna said. “We…
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Study Focused on Feminine Hygiene Products, Not Transgender Men
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take The Department of Agriculture announced the cancellation of a $600,000 grant to study the development of feminine hygiene products made of natural fibers. The USDA, Department of Government Efficiency and social media posts misleadingly claimed the study was of “menstrual cycles in transgender…
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Grenell defends Kennedy Center changes under Trump, including DEI cuts
Richard Grenell, the Kennedy Center’s interim executive director appointed by President Trump following an unprecedented overhaul, says diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs are among the “common sense” cuts being made at the performing arts hub. “What my management is doing for the Kennedy Center is going through every department, questioning the number of people…
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ACLU challenges firing of federal employees working on DEI
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a class action complaint with a federal employment board, asking them to review the firings of employees who worked on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) efforts. The filing notes that two orders signed by President Trump stretched back to Election Day, targeting employees who worked on DEIA issues…