CDC confirms 15th US case of coronavirus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the 15th case of the coronavirus in the U.S.  The patient is among a group of Americans who had been evacuated from Wuhan, China and quarantined at a military base in Texas.  The CDC said the patient is the first person under quarantine at that location that […]

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Overnight Health Care: Nevada union won't endorse before caucuses after 'Medicaid for All' scrap | McConnell tees up votes on two abortion bills | CDC confirms 15th US coronavirus case

Welcome to Thursday’s Overnight Health Care.  The abortion debate is flaring up in Congress again, Bernie SandersBernie SandersYang: NYC should implement universal basic income Overnight Health Care: Nevada union won’t endorse before caucuses after ‘Medicaid for All’ scrap | McConnell tees up votes on two abortion bills | CDC confirms 15th US coronavirus case Trump […]

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Overnight Health Care: Rival surprise billing fix sails through House panel | Powerful Nevada union warns against Sanders health plan | Cruise ship denied entry over coronavirus fears to dock in Cambodia

Welcome to Wednesday’s Overnight Health Care. The House Ways and Means Committee passed its own version of surprise billing legislation today, and the president of a powerful doctor’s association and a Nevada union are separately warning against Medicare for All. Let’s start with the committee vote in the House… ADVERTISEMENT Surprise billing fix sails through […]

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Pentagon sending smaller troop force to Africa

The Pentagon on Wednesday said it is rotating military personnel in Africa in favor of a leaner force presence, amid reports officials were mulling a major troop reduction. Defense Secretary Mark EsperMark EsperOvernight Defense: Trump urges Senate to reject Iran war powers resolution | Top Republican says military shouldn’t discipline Vindman | Esper makes change […]

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On The Money: Republicans expect Trump to pull controversial Fed nominee | Inside Judy Shelton's confirmation hearing | Trump extends emergency declaration at border

Happy Thursday and welcome back to On The Money, where we would like to congratulate any devoted gamers who read this newsletter. I’m Sylvan Lane, and here’s your nightly guide to everything affecting your bills, bank account and bottom line. See something I missed? Let me know at [email protected] or tweet me @SylvanLane. And if you like your […]

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Gillibrand proposes creating new digital privacy agency

Sen. Kirsten GillibrandKirsten GillibrandGillibrand proposes creating new digital privacy agency Lobbying world Overnight Energy: Trump credits economic progress to environmental rollbacks | Vote to subpoena Interior delayed by prayer breakfast | Dems hit agency for delaying energy efficiency funds MORE (D-N.Y.) wants to create an entirely new federal agency dedicated to protecting online privacy, she said […]

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