Congressional Black Caucus

Injectable weight-loss drugs are becoming a multi-billion dollar market, but they are not covered by Medicare. The drugmakers are trying to change that.

Health & Safety

Ozempic and Wegovy maker courts prominent Black leaders to get Medicare's favor

5:40am August 07, 2023

by Rachana Pradhan

Drugmaker Novo Nordisk focuses on Black lawmakers and opinion leaders to spread the message that obesity is a chronic disease — worth treating at a cost of $1,000 or more a month.

A military honor guard lays the U.S. flag on the casket of Rep. Elijah Cummings during his funeral service at New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore on Friday.

National
Politics & Government

Elijah Cummings Funeral: Watch Obama, Clinton Eulogize Baltimore's Favorite Son

4:24pm October 25, 2019

by Brakkton Booker

In addition to the former presidents, Kweisi Mfume, Nancy Pelosi and Hillary Clinton had been expected to speak at the service at the New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore.