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Senate Mental Health Commission Proposal by Fetterman and Smith Gains Momentum

Johnstown, Pennsylvania – Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman and State Rep. Mindy Smith are advocating for the creation of a Senate mental health commission in Pennsylvania. Both politicians believe that establishing such a commission is crucial for addressing the mental health needs of their constituents. Fetterman and Smith are pushing for bipartisan support to make this initiative a reality. The proposed Senate mental health commission aims to prioritize mental health awareness and resources in the state. …

Kennedy Presidential Campaign Gaining Momentum Across Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan – As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the emergence of independent candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr is causing a stir among voters from all ends of the political spectrum. Drawing support from a diverse range of individuals, Kennedy’s campaign has sparked conversations and debates about the potential impact he could have on the race. In a Detroit suburb, supporters like Mike Panza gather to express their enthusiasm for Kennedy’s platform. Panza, a …

Elder Care Revolution: PACE Program Gains Momentum in Multiple States for Nursing Home Alternatives

Chattanooga, Tennessee – George Raines, a spirited senior in a University of Alabama ballcap, engaged in physical therapy exercises with therapist Brad Ellis at Ascension Living Alexian PACE in Chattanooga. This facility offers medical care and services to individuals over 55 who require nursing home-level care but can still reside at home with support. Most clients at PACE centers are dual-enrolled in Medicaid and Medicare, with some utilizing private insurance. These PACE centers, operated by …

Healthcare ETFs Lose Momentum in Face of Biden-Trump Rematch: Strategists Predict Future Movement

New York, NY – Healthcare exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are experiencing a slowdown as the second quarter begins, causing concern among strategists as the prospect of a Biden-Trump election rematch looms. The pause in momentum for healthcare ETFs comes after a strong first quarter rally, prompting analysts to assess the sector’s outlook amidst the upcoming political landscape. Despite a robust beginning to the year for some pharmaceutical companies, U.S. healthcare stocks are struggling to maintain their …

ACA Gains Unstoppable Momentum as Democrats Champion Health Law Successes

Washington, D.C. – President Biden and top Democrats have been on an aggressive campaign to promote and defend the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Their efforts have included various strategies such as advertisements, social media posts, and public speeches. In a recent video, they criticized former President Trump for trying to dismantle the ACA during his time in office. Despite Trump’s previous attempts to repeal the law and his ongoing desire to replace …

Missouri Legislative Momentum Builds to End Seizure of Foster Children’s Benefits

Jefferson City, Missouri – Proponents of bills aiming to end Missouri’s practice of seizing Social Security benefits from foster children are optimistic about regaining momentum in the legislative process after a setback during the spring break. Despite hurdles in both the House and the Senate, advocates for the bill are working to push it forward when lawmakers reconvene. In the Senate, GOP state Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder of Scott City faced challenges with her bill …

Michigan Arab Americans Abandoning Joe Biden Over Response To Israeli Strikes In Gaza: “Abandon Biden” Movement Gains Momentum

Dearborn, Michigan – A devastating message woke Mohammad Enayah from his sleep in the middle of the night, informing him that 37 of his family members had been killed in Israeli air strikes on a Palestinian refugee camp. The news hit Enayah hard, as he later learned that 52 more family members in Gaza had also lost their lives in the strikes. The staggering death toll of 28,000 Palestinians killed so far in the conflict, …

Social Security Tax Break for Seniors Gains Momentum in West Virginia Committee

Charleston, West Virginia – A bill advanced by the House Finance Committee in West Virginia is aiming to phase out the personal income tax on Social Security over a period of three years. This move comes in response to a call by Gov. Jim Justice to provide tax relief for seniors while also being cautious about the state’s budget. House Finance Chairman Vernon Criss, R-Wood, explained that the approach of phasing tax cuts in has …

Union-led Mobilization Against GOP Commission to Cut Social Security and Medicare Gains Momentum

WASHINGTON – Unions across the nation are mobilizing members in an effort to stop a Republican plan for a secretive commission to cut Social Security and Medicare. The plan, sponsored by a Trumpite right-winger, has sparked outrage among workers and labor leaders, who fear the devastating impact it could have on working families, particularly people of color and younger workers. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., aims to insert the 13-member commission into key legislation, such …

Social Security beneficiaries could see tax relief as proposed bill to extend trust fund gains momentum

A proposed bill introduced by U.S. Reps. Angie Craig and Yadira Caraveo aims to alleviate the tax burden on Social Security beneficiaries and extend the solvency of the program’s Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund. The bill, known as the “You Earned, You Keep It Act,” seeks to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits and delay the exhaustion of the OASI Trust Fund until 2054. Under the proposed legislation, Social Security payroll …