GOP Infighting Over Health Care Spills Onto Campaign Trail
A South Carolina congressional race to replace President Trump's Budget director is highlighting Republican divides, especially over health care.
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Trespass, Jail, Repeat: How One Man Has Spent 575 Days in Jail
Michael Treadwell has schizophrenia and a drinking problem. He cycles in and out of jail on minor charges like public urination. It costs taxpayers major money, and he's not the only one.
How A Budget Squeeze Can Lead To Sloppy Science And Even Cheating
The hypercompetitive world of biomedical research occasionally drives scientists to cheat. More often, scientists make decisions that undercut their results. That can lead colleagues astray.
Maps Show A Dramatic Rise In Health Insurance Coverage Under ACA
The overall increase in the number of Americans with health insurance draws attention to counties where the uninsured rate is still high, many of them in states that chose not to expand Medicaid.
Trump Signs Bill That Allows States To Deny Funding To Planned Parenthood
Earlier this week, President Trump signed a bill that could encourage states to withhold federal money from Planned Parenthood. Opponents say it will have a big impact on women's health.
Probe Of Veterans Affairs Hospital Shows Patients Were Put At Risk
Steve Inskeep talks to VA Inspector General Michael Missal about an investigation into the D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center. It found serious issues regarding the handling of medical equipment.
Get Set For Trump Revisions To Your Affordable Care Act Insurance
The Trump administration has finalized a rule that will make big changes in Obamacare health plans and eligibility as soon as this summer. Will it stabilize the insurance marketplace, too?
What Doesn't Kill You Can Maim: Unexpected Injuries From Opioids
Emergency room doctors are just beginning to study a new kind of casualty in the opioid epidemic — patients who survive an overdose, but walk away with brain damage, kidney failure or dead muscle.
Virginia Foxx Says Fight For Obamacare Repeal Isn't Over
Congress is on spring break and many representatives are back in their home districts, including U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx (R-5th), who was in Winston-Salem this week.
What Happens To A Congressman's Health Insurance If Obamacare Goes Down?
Under the Affordable Care Act, most members of Congress and staff who want to buy health insurance must buy it on the exchange. That requirement is not affected by bills aimed at replacing the ACA.