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Trump’s EPA Is Letting “Forever Chemicals” Into Our Food, Experts Say
Public health watchdogs said the government must take swift action to limit human exposure to PFAS chemicals.
Pharma Giant Johnson & Johnson Continues Lobbying as Lawsuits Pile On
This is not the first time the company has battled lawsuits accusing it of failing to give consumers proper warnings.
Would a Compromise on the Drug Pricing Bill Be a Victory or Defeat?
President Trump has reached an agreement on the outlines of a prescription drug bill with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Federal Plan Would Update Overdue-Bill Collection Methods
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a rule limiting what debt collectors can do to pursue overdue bills.
Right-Wing Attacks on Sanders Show Misunderstanding of Single-Payer
Right-wing critics either don't understand the issue or are intentionally misleading the public.
In Opioid Trial, Oklahoma Accuses Johnson & Johnson of Being Drug “Kingpin”
For the first time, a pharmaceutical company is on trial for its role in the opioid crisis.
Study: Children Near Lead Smelters Are Exposed to Lead in the Womb
The Truth Fairy project provides further evidence that environmental injustice can be transmitted from mother to child.
Export of Banned US Pesticides Creates a Deadly Circle of Poison
Pesticides banned in the U.S. are routinely exported to countries that grow food imported by the U.S.
Trump Administration Announces Fresh Attack on LGBTQ and Reproductive Rights
Trump is further eroding protections in the Affordable Care Act for LGBTQ patients and access to reproductive care.
Senators Release Plan to Lower Health Costs, End Surprise Bills
The draft legislation targets nearly every area of the health care industry for reform.