The American Prospect
Trump Funding Cuts Endangering City and Rural Hospitals Alike
A year after Trump ripped $1 trillion out of the American health care system, hundreds of hospitals have closed and millions of people are without health insurance. The majority are in urban areas.
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9mRising Momentum for Another Progressive Champion
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15mThe CFTC’s Word Games Legalizing Gambling
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8mMonitor Amok!
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