National News
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The Republican war on Medicare raises the stakes in 2024
Republicans have been trying to cut and/or privatize Medicare for decades. Their latest plan could lead to thousands of dollars in additional out-of-pocket costs for Arizona seniors.
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New VA program to help more than 40,000 veterans stay in their homes
The program is an attempt to prevent foreclosure actions against former military members still experiencing financial hardship post-pandemic.
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Arizona’s abortion ban: A dangerous step back
OPINION: Republicans have ushered in an unpopular, total ban on abortion in Arizona. It’s time to reject this law—and vote out any lawmaker that supports it.
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Arizona Republicans rush to distance themselves from abortion ban they fought for
Anti-abortion politicians have spent years paving the way for a total ban on abortion services. Now, they’re pivoting away from this wildly unpopular policy.
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Biden unveils new plan for student debt relief
The president’s plan builds on existing debt cancellation efforts and would extend loan relief to more than 30 million borrowers.
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Arizona Labor unions host successful citizenship fair, with more in the works
The local painter’s union hall in Phoenix was filled with volunteers, immigration lawyers, and applicants for naturalization.
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Over 500,000 Arizonans sign petition to put abortion rights on the ballot
Organizers for the Arizona Abortion Access Act have gathered more signatures than any other citizen’s initiative in state history.
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Biden administration announces $20 billion in clean energy grants
The EPA says grant recipients, whose work promises to promote clean energy developments in underserved communities, could collectively reduce carbon emissions by 40 million metric tons over the next seven years.
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Far-right groups push to limit IVF access
Groups like the Heritage Foundation are trying to take a “back-door” approach to restricting access to IVF by pushing for strict regulations that chip away at the ability of providers and patients to complete treatment.
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A second Trump term could lead to abortion and IVF bans
The former president has suggested he might support a 15-week nationwide abortion ban, cozied up to members of the anti-IVF movement, and is aligned with groups who want to further restrict reproductive freedom.
