More than 35 million eligible voters in the U.S. have a disability. And in the last presidential election, almost a third of voters with disabilities reported having trouble casting their ballots.
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Rates rise again for Obamacare health plans, but so do subsidies
The premiums on benchmark plans are increasing by an average of 22 percent in 2017, the government says, but more than 70 percent of people can get one for less than $75 a month after subsidies.
Getting dental care can be a challenge for people with disabilities
People with serious disabilities and their caregivers often struggle to find dentists who have the ability and desire to take care of their teeth. Cost is another issue.
Presidential campaigns blast AT&T-Time Warner merger
Donald Trump said it put “too much concentration of power in the hands of too few” and Tim Kaine called for “less concentration, especially in the media.”
Juneau talks Trump, Clinton and the 2016 presidential election
Polls show the presidential race is unusually tight in Alaska. Juneau residents attending two election events shared their opinions on the polls and the candidates.
U.S. Soldiers Told To Repay Thousands In Signing Bonuses From Height Of War Effort
Under threat of wage garnishes and tax liens, the California National Guard is pursuing bonuses it says it never should have paid.
Fall Enrollment Efforts Could Be Pivotal For Federal Health Law
Federal health officials expect the number of people who buy health plans on state and federal exchanges to grow by 1 million people for 2017, though premiums are going up, too.
Cyber aggression takes a back seat to other presidential campaign issues
The White House says it plans to retaliate against Russia for cyberattacks. Cybersecurity has been a constant issue on the campaign trail. No candidate professes to have expertise in this policy area.
What’s up with the Internet today? Websites lag, don’t load for many in U.S.
A hacking attack against a major Internet infrastructure company, Dyn, has prompted intermittent disruptions across numerous sites, including Twitter and Spotify.
El Chapo is a step closer to U.S. extradition, after judge denies appeal
The lawyer representing the head of the powerful Sinaloa drug cartel will seek to have Mexico’s Supreme Court review the case, local media report.