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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested as NYPD Clears Encampments at NYU and The New School

New York, NY – The New York Police Department initiated the dismantling of encampments at New York University and the New School on Friday morning. Over 50 demonstrators were taken into custody amidst ongoing pro-Palestinian protests that have sparked police actions on various college campuses nationwide. In Oregon, law enforcement also cleared a library at Portland State University for the second time on Thursday night, resulting in at least 30 arrests throughout the day. The …

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Colorado Bill Mandating Insurer Coverage for Weight Loss Drugs Clears Key Hurdle Despite Cost Concerns

Denver, Colorado – A bill that recently progressed in the Colorado State Capitol could potentially require state-regulated insurers and Medicaid to provide coverage for weight loss drugs for individuals who are either obese or prediabetic. Despite facing opposition from the Division of Insurance and the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, the bill managed to pass the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill’s estimated cost implications have raised concerns, with the state’s Medicaid system potentially …

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