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New York Times:
Millions Risk Losing Health Insurance in Republican Plan, Analysts Say — WASHINGTON — Millions of people who get private health coverage through the Affordable Care Act would be at risk of losing it under the replacement legislation proposed by House Republicans, analysts said Tuesday …
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How Republicans Plan to Ration Health Care — It looks as if Republicans want to bring back health care rationing. — In 2010, Mark Price, a 37-year-old resident of Goodyear, Ariz., was struggling to pay the bills for his leukemia treatment. His house was under foreclosure.
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New York Times:
Who Wins and Who Loses Under Republicans' Health Care Plan — Tax credits in the Republican plan compared with Obamacare … Both Obamacare and the recent Republican replacement proposal use refundable tax credits to help people buy their health insurance.
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Elise Viebeck / Washington Post:
Ryan downplays conservative backlash against health-care plan
Ryan downplays conservative backlash against health-care plan
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Louis Nelson / Politico:
Sen. Cotton: House GOP moving ‘too quickly’ on Obamacare repeal
Sen. Cotton: House GOP moving ‘too quickly’ on Obamacare repeal
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Wall Street Journal:
Rapport Between Donald Trump, Barack Obama Crumbles — Budding feud is new distraction in a Trump presidency that has been struggling to enact its agenda — The rapport between Barack Obama and Donald Trump is unraveling, with the president convinced that Mr. Obama is undermining …
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Curt Mills / US News:
NSA Whistleblower Backs Trump Up on Wiretap Claims — Bill Binney, who resigned from NSA in 2001, did not elaborate on President Obama's specific role in surveilling Trump. — A veteran of the NSA has said President Donald Trump is righ to claim he was wiretapped and monitored. (ALEX WONG/GETTY IMAGES)
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Veronica Stracqualursi / ABC News:
The Note: The divide over the health care bill
The Note: The divide over the health care bill
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Twin Cities:
Son of Sen. Tim Kaine one of six arrested after protesters disrupt Trump rally at state Capitol Saturday — The youngest son of U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton's 2016 running mate, was one of six people arrested Saturday after counter-protesters disrupted a rally in support of President Donald Trump at the Minnesota State Capitol.
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Ryan Gaydos / Fox News:
Sen. Kaine's son arrested at Trump rally in Minnesota
Sen. Kaine's son arrested at Trump rally in Minnesota
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Derek Hawkins / Washington Post:
Sen. Tim Kaine's son among several arrested after protesters disrupt Trump rally in Minnesota
Sen. Tim Kaine's son among several arrested after protesters disrupt Trump rally in Minnesota
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Jennifer Haberkorn / Politico:
GOP slams budget scorekeeper as repeal bill moves forward — Republicans have railed for seven years against the “budget gimmicks” and lack of transparency they say Democrats used to help pass Obamacare. But now as they start debate on their repeal bill, Republicans say the plan's price tag …
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Steven Shepard / Politico:
Poll: Majority of voters favor special prosecutor — A majority of voters support appointing a special prosecutor to investigate alleged ties between President Donald Trump's campaign staff and the Russian government, according to a new POLITICO/Morning Consult poll conducted in the immediate wake …
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Jake Sherman / Politico:
NEW REALITY with OBAMACARE replacement …
NEW REALITY with OBAMACARE replacement …
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Michael Alison Chandler / Washington Post:
Some women are striking from smiling today. Here's why. — The “Day Without a Woman” strike on Wednesday may mean a day with fewer smiles. — While not every one plans to skip work, many who want to show solidarity with the growing feminist movement said they plan to strike from unpaid work …
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Samantha Cooney / TIME:
Meet the Organizers Behind the Upcoming Worldwide Women's Strike
Meet the Organizers Behind the Upcoming Worldwide Women's Strike
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Susan Miller / USA Today:
A Day Without a Woman: What you need to know
A Day Without a Woman: What you need to know
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Mark Hensch / The Hill:
Dem senator: Sessions could have been ‘message boy’ between Trump and Russians … (D-R.I.) says he can envision a scenario where Attorney General Jeff Sessions — passed messages between President Trump and Russia during the campaign. — “You can imagine a set of circumstances …
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Los Angeles Times:
Garcetti wins reelection in landslide as City Council incumbents prevail — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti won reelection Tuesday in what appeared to be one of the biggest landslides in the city's history, crushing 10 little-known rivals and strengthening his standing for a potential run for higher office.
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Brad Fay / The Huffington Post:
Comey Letter Swung Election For Trump, Consumer Survey Suggests — Emotion and peer influence play much bigger roles in influencing behavior than previously understood. — Donald Trump's election—and now, his presidency—have invited fundamental questions about the trustworthiness of the news media …
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Mother Jones, American Prospect and Lawyers, Guns & Money
Lauren Dezenski / Politico:
Comey: I intend to serve my 10-year term — CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — James Comey said he plans to serve his entire 10-year term as FBI director at a Boston College conference on cybersecurity. — “You're stuck with me for another six and a half years,” Comey said Wednesday to the crowd …
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Judy Kurtz / The Hill:
Ivanka Trump clothing line reports record sales — Ivanka Trump's eponymous women's fashion line is reporting record sales figures despite calls for a boycott and controversies surrounding President Trump. — “Since the beginning of February, they were some of the best performing weeks …
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Timothy W. Martin / Wall Street Journal:
Samsung Plans U.S. Expansion, Would Shift Manufacturing From Mexico — Initial capital investment is expected to be around $300 million — SEOUL— Samsung Electronics Co. is planning a major investment to expand its U.S. production facilities, according to people familiar with the matter, with at least five states in discussions.
Jessica Estepa / USA Today:
Obama also referred to slaves as ‘immigrants’ — 13k Shares — Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson caused a stir Monday when he referred to slaves as “immigrants” — but he wasn't the first person to do that. — In December 2015, then-President Obama made similar comments during …
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FRANKLIN COUNTY TEEN WHO DECAPITATED MOTHER IN COUNTRY ILLEGALLY … <iframe width="476" height="267" src="http://abc11.com/video/embed/ ?pid=1789353" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> — FRANKLIN COUNTY, North Carolina (WTVD) — The Franklin County District Attorney said Tuesday …
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Dan Lamothe / Washington Post:
To fund border wall, Trump administration weighs cuts to Coast Guard, airport security — The Trump administration, searching for money to build the president's planned multibillion-dollar border wall and crack down on illegal immigration, is weighing significant cuts to the Coast Guard …
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Ross Douthat / New York Times:
Why Republicans Can't Do Health Care — After the 1976 election, the Democratic Party seemed to enjoy a commanding position in American politics, with Jimmy Carter ensconced in the White House, a Senate supermajority and an advantage of nearly 150 seats in the House of Representatives.
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Edward-Isaac Dovere / Politico:
Next step in Dem realignment: Their own CPAC — Instead of CPAC, it'll be the Ideas Conference. Instead of at the National Harbor, it'll be in the main room at the St. Regis Hotel, a few blocks from the White House. Instead of featuring President Donald Trump, it'll be the first real cattle call …
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Matthew Haag / New York Times:
It's Not Just You. Americans Are Having Less Sex — Sex is everywhere. In advertising, in movies, even on smartphones. — Sex can also be beneficial. Many consider it “significant exercise.” It may give you an advantage at work. It has so many positive effects …
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Jeff Cox / CNBC:
US private sector created 298K jobs in Feb. vs. 190K est.: ADP — Companies added jobs at a blistering pace in February, with a notable shift away from the service-sector positions that have dominated hiring for years, according to a report Wednesday. — Employment in the private sector surged …
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Bloomberg:
Questions About Loyalty to Trump Stall Mnuchin's Treasury Picks — Trump aides say Mnuchin's picks too liberal or too Wall Street — Goldman's Donovan remains under consideration for deputy job — Steven Mnuchin's picks for the top ranks of the U.S. Treasury are stalled due to resistance …
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