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Only 32 civilian medical debt cases out of 27,000 reviewed between a five-year period were reduced, according to a GAO report.
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Only 32 civilian medical debt cases out of 27,000 reviewed between a five-year period were reduced, according to a GAO report.
On Sunday, the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes major provisions for fighting climate change. The legislation now heads to the House, with a vote expected for Friday. White House reporter for the Associated Press Chris Megerian and Nicholas Wu, congressional reporter at Politico, join "Red and Blue" to discus the significance.
Senate Democrats are celebrating the passage of a multi-billion dollar spending bill that's focused on health care, climate change and taxes. Scott MacFarlane takes a closer look at how the American people will see the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act.
The U.S. Senate has approved a sweeping bill on climate, health care and taxes. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss what's next for this historic legislation and what else is on the horizon for the White House.
CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers explain how the ACA subsidies in the Inflation Reduction Act, which just passed the Senate, would help protect millions of people from seeing premium costs increase.
President Biden is out of isolation after testing negative for COVID-19. He and the first lady are visiting Kentucky to tour the recent flooding damage and will join Gov. Andy Beshear and his wife as they meet with families affected by the deadly storm. CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on his trip and the presidents' reaction to the Senate passing the Inflation Reduction Act.
The Senate's nonpartisan rules arbiter has dealt a blow to Democrats' plan for curbing drug prices.
Senate Democrats are on the verge of a major legislative victory on a spending package aimed at tackling climate change, expanding health care and capping drug prices. Scott MacFarlane explains what's in the bill.
Lawmakers will begin the voting on President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act in a rare weekend session. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott McFarlane joins Lana Zak and Debra Alfarone with the latest.
Overnight, Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema said she will support the Democrats’ sweeping health care, climate and tax plan. That paves the way for the bill's passage. CBS's Scott MacFarlane reports on the late night developments.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended a prosecutor who refused to enforce a new abortion ban and also supported gender-affirming treatment for minors. Attorney Andrew Warren joined CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti to discuss why his suspension is unconstitutional.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday ensuring access to reproductive health care. CBS News anchors Jim Axelrod and Debra Alfarone spoke with CBS News contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller about what this means for people living in states where abortion is restricted.
Comedian Jon Stewart joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss his support for a bill that would expand health care and disability benefits for veterans affected by toxic burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan
The Senate is expected to vote on the so-called Burn Pits Bill that would expand health care and benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. The measure’s been stalled by Republicans. A judge is expected to rule on the discipline case involving Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson in light of more than two dozen sexual misconduct allegations. And the animated “DC League of Super-Pets” barked its way to the top of the weekend box office.
Sen. Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer say they've reached a deal on health care, energy and tax legislation, with a vote expected next week. After weeks of delays and growing criticism against the federal government, health officials say about 800,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine will soon be available to go to hard-hit areas. And they've been doing it for a while, and now, “Jeopardy!” says Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will split hosting duties for good.
Benefits for fertility-related care are increasingly being offered by employers across the U.S. Peter Anevski, CEO of Progyny, one of the leading fertility benefits management companies, joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen to discuss making such treatments more accessible and the growth in the number of employers offering fertility benefits.
A federal advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Tuesday recommended the first coronavirus vaccines should be distributed to health care workers and residents of long term care facilities. If the FDA grants emergency approval, the first doses could be available in mid-December. Dr. Jennifer Kates, senior vice president and director of global health and HIV policy at the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the recommendation.
A bipartisan bill to boost U.S.-made semiconductor chip production has been sent to President Biden's desk for his signature. Catherine Herridge speaks with CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion about what is in the Chips and Science Act.
U.S. regulators say they are no longer considering authorizing second COVID-19 booster shots for all adults under 50 this summer.
A vote on the Senate's Inflation Reduction Act could come as early as next week. While the last-minute bill covers a lot of ground, many of the Democrats' top priorities fell to the wayside during secret negotiations between Senators Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined Vladimir Duthiers and Christina Ruffini to discuss what's in, what's out and what's next for the legislation.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Joe Manchin reached a deal to pass some of President Biden's domestic agenda. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 addresses energy, health and tax policy, but leaves out child tax credits, free community college and a national paid family leave program. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
"They lived up to the agreement. They lived up to their end of the bargain," Stewart told "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
President Biden says the budget bill agreed to by Senate Democrats Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer will be "the most important investment that we've ever made in our energy security." Watch his full remarks.
In a surprise move, Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced a historic deal on climate, energy and health care costs – a major breakthrough for President Biden. Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has details on the unexpected compromise.
Dozens of medical school graduates in white coats marched in Mexico City Wednesday to protest the violence their colleagues face.