Some Republicans in Congress say they could partly fix the federal health law by again separating people who buy insurance into two categories — sick and healthy. Critics say it won’t save money.
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Court strikes down Florida law barring doctors from discussing guns with patients
A federal appeals court ruled that part of the state’s “Docs vs. Glocks” law limiting what doctors can ask patients about guns in the home violates the First Amendment right to free speech.
Trump says he will issue ‘new executive action’ related to travel ban
On Thursday, the president said his administration will be appealing a decision that imposes a stay on his travel ban — and will also be issuing a new, “very comprehensive order” next week.
Trump adviser repeats baseless claims of voter fraud in New Hampshire
No evidence supports the Trump administration’s claim that the presidential election was marred by massive voter fraud. But White House adviser Stephen Miller doubled down on the allegations Sunday.
Trump travel ban spotlights U.S. dependence on foreign-born doctors
A quarter of doctors practicing in the U.S. went to medical school elsewhere. Many of these physicians practice in parts of this country that the government says need more primary care providers.
A Trump voter and Facebook insulter talk it out — in person
A commenter on NPR’s Facebook page called Jamie Ruppert an “idiot” for voting for Donald Trump. We brought them together to talk it out.
Protests against Planned Parenthood rouse dueling rallies nationwide
Across the U.S., anti-abortion protesters flocked to clinics to demand the defunding of Planned Parenthood. In many cities, supporters showed up to counterprotest — sometimes right across the street.
Renewed fight, but old arguments for lawmakers wanting to open ANWR for drilling
Activists descend on Juneau to lobby against opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling.
Where does a gorilla run for mayor? Juneau, of course.
Erin Heist, who works as a state admin officer, wasn’t sure where she heard the rumor, but it ate at her constantly. Heist moved to Juneau with her family when she was 9. Sometime during high school, she says the rumor struck: A gorilla had ran for mayor in Juneau’s storied past.
Latest oil tax credit bill off to a rough start in state House
New bill would up minimum tax rate on oil companies, cut state credits for operating losses.