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The EPA says chemical plants must reduce emissions that are likely to cause cancer

The EPA says chemical plants must reduce emissions that are likely to cause cancer

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 200 chemical plants across the country will have to reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer under a new rule issued Tuesday by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule furthers President Joe Biden’s commitment to environmental justice by providing critical protections to the health of communities burdened by …

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Texas lawyer admits to court that ‘maybe’ state went ‘too far’ with Senate Bill 4

Texas lawyer admits to court that ‘maybe’ state went ‘too far’ with Senate Bill 4

A lawyer defending a highly controversial Texas immigration law admitted to a federal appeals court on Wednesday that lawmakers may have gone “too far” when they drafted the bill, which allows state and local governments to arrest and deport migrants without documents. The admission was made at the second hearing before the three-judge U.S. 5th …

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Texas tourist paralyzed on Mexico beach, partner claims hospital is ‘medical extortion’.

Texas tourist paralyzed on Mexico beach, partner claims hospital is ‘medical extortion’.

A Texas tourist was left paralyzed in Mexico when a wave broke his neck during a dream vacation — and his friend is accusing a local hospital of “medical extortion” for demanding thousands of dollars in advance for life-saving care. Jared Hill and his partner Justin Raiford were vacationing in the resort town in February …

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Health executives applaud Biden’s final rule on ‘junk’ health insurance

Health executives applaud Biden’s final rule on ‘junk’ health insurance

Several health advocacy organizations are coming out in support of the White House final rule announced last week that it is targeting short-term health plans, or “junk” insurance plans. “The American Medical Association (AMA) deeply appreciates the Biden administration’s final rule … protecting consumers from low-quality health coverage by cracking down on junk insurance. These …

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