#How will COVID shots be paid for after emergency ends?

#How will COVID shots be paid for after emergency ends?

The era of free COVID-19 vaccines is coming to a close as the federal government wraps up its public health emergency for the pandemic. The Biden administration and manufacturers are taking steps to maintain vaccine accessibility, particularly for the uninsured, as the shots transition toward commercialization.  But while Americans with insurance are still expected to…

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#This Earth Day, a major climate decision looms for Biden

#This Earth Day, a major climate decision looms for Biden

The Biden administration faces what could be one of its most consequential climate decisions yet as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) weighs how to regulate power plants. The power sector is a major contributor to climate change, making up a quarter of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 2021.  The agency is expected to soon propose new regulations that aim…

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#Alito: ‘Legitimate doubts’ Biden admin would have obeyed unfavorable abortion pill ruling 

#Alito: ‘Legitimate doubts’ Biden admin would have obeyed unfavorable abortion pill ruling 

In a dissent from the Supreme Court’s order pausing mifepristone restrictions from taking effect, Justice Samuel Alito said there were “legitimate doubts” that the Biden administration would have followed a court decision that went the other way. “Here, the Government has not dispelled legitimate doubts that it would even obey an unfavorable order in these…

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#More than 60 California liberal groups call on Feinstein to resign

#More than 60 California liberal groups call on Feinstein to resign

A coalition of more than 60 progressive grassroots groups claiming to represent more than 100,000 Californians sent a letter to Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) asking her to resign. The coalition, which includes progressive groups from around the state, argue Feinstein’s extended absence from the state has held up President Biden’s agenda in the Senate. “Complications…

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#Biden finally ready to shift into campaign mode

#Biden finally ready to shift into campaign mode

D.C.’s favorite parlor game is coming to an end.  President Biden is expected to make his reelection announcement as soon as Tuesday, beginning the 80-year-old career politician’s final campaign.  The president recently told reporters upon arriving back in the U.S. from a week in Ireland that he would make a 2024 announcement “relatively soon,” but…

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