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Throughout the Pandemic, Some Hospitals Still Sued Patients Over Medical Debt
A new study says that most of the hospitals doling out lawsuits, liens and garnishments are registered nonprofits.
Schumer Backs Sanders Plan to Expand Medicare to Cover Dental, Vision & Hearing
The lack of dental, vision and hearing coverage in Medicare is a “gaping hole” that is a "serious problem, Schumer said.
Coalition Demands Federal Ban on Amazon’s Punitive Worker Surveillance
Prime Day tends to heighten warehouse injury risks as workers face intense pressure to accommodate the influx of orders.
As Iran Elects New President, Biden Urged to Rejoin Nuclear Deal, Lift Sanctions
Iran's conservative judiciary chief, Ebrahim Raisi, was elected president Saturday.
Leading Manhattan DA Candidate Has Repeatedly Paid Almost No Federal Income Tax
Tali Farhadian Weinstein and her husband paid nothing (or almost nothing) to the IRS four times in six years.
Over 100 Anti-Protest Bills Have Been Introduced Since George Floyd Rebellion
Often backed by organizations affiliated with police unions, the laws encompass a wide range of punitive tactics.
K Street Sets Sights on New Semiconductor Policy Amid Global Shortage
Lobbyists working on behalf of 64 separate clients reported lobbying activity related to the Endless Frontier Act.
Few Cops Who Used Force on George Floyd Protesters Have Faced Discipline
Police have disclosed discipline for a total of 10 officers a year after ProPublica compiled 68 use-of-force videos.
Belgium Court Declares Inadequate Climate Policy a Human Rights Violation
A Brussels court on Thursday ruled that Belgium's climate policy breaches its duty of care and human rights obligations.
Affordable Care Act Survives Right-Wing Attack in Supreme Court
The decision affirms that 21 million people who receive health care through the ACA will get to keep their insurance.