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New rules should speed large-scale clean-energy projects in NY; Texas' Gov. Abbott tries to shift COVID blame to release of "immigrants."
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A marathon Senate session begins to pass COVID relief; Sanders plans a $15 minimum wage amendment; and work continues to approve Biden's cabinet choices.
Archive: August 22, 2013

RALEIGH, N.C. – Almost two months since they were passed, little is known about how new restrictions will impact a woman's ability to get a safe and legal abortion in North Carolina. The changes were inserted into a motorcycle safety bill in the final days of the legislative session – ...Read More


PORTLAND, Ore. – In less than two months, Oregonians who need to shop for health coverage will be able to find and compare plans in the new health insurance marketplace, called Cover Oregon. And they'll find some of the plans will look very different than any insurance they've seen before. ...Read More

BOSTON - When Massachusetts health insurance policy holders are denied coverage, they have a right to appeal. However, according to consumer advocates, the appeals process is often downright unappealing. It's bad enough when the health insurer refuses to cover a procedure or medication, but then it ...Read More

HELENA, Mont. – In a little more than a month, the Montana Health Insurance Exchange will be open to the public – and with it comes a learning curve. That's why the Center for Rural Affairs has put together a report that outlines what Montanans should expect. Author Jon Bailey says on ...Read More

BISMARCK, N.D. – With sign-up for coverage under health-care reform just around the corner, a new report finds the marketplaces will make coverage more affordable for many Americans. Jon Bailey, director of rural research and analysis with the Center for Rural Affairs, completed the report. ...Read More

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Women's advocates have warned that the state's recently enacted budget set the clock back for women seeking access to affordable health care in Ohio - and they are concerned about what is to come. Several measures limiting reproductive rights made it into the state budget, including ...Read More

CHARLESTON, W. Va. - FirstEnergy has cut the cost of a power plant transfer proposal, but a community group has said it is still a bad bargain for ratepayers. The plan now before the Public Service Commission (PSC) would transfer part of the Harrison power plant from the company's Allegheny Energy S ...Read More