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The Republican health care overhaul faces opposition from many in the medical establishment.

Medical, Hospital Groups Oppose GOP Health Care Plan

1:53pm March 09, 2017

by Brian Naylor

Associations of doctors, nurses and hospitals say the bill, under review in Congress, will likely reduce coverage and hurt Americans' health. Among the critics is Medicaid's chief medical officer.

Scott Pruitt's comments on carbon dioxide come just over two weeks after he took the helm of the Environmental Protection Agency, the agency with the authority to regulate CO2 and other greenhouse gases as pollutants.

EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Questions Basic Facts About Climate Change

12:38pm March 09, 2017

by Geoff Brumfiel

In an interview with CNBC, President Trump's EPA administrator said he did not believe carbon dioxide is a major contributor to global warming.

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., (center without hat) marches with members of OutVets, a group of LGBTQ military veterans, during the 2015 St. Patrick's Day parade in Boston.

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Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade Organizer To Reconsider Ban On Gay Veterans Group

11:11am March 09, 2017

Politicians said they would not attend the event after parade organizers voted to exclude a group of LGBTQ military veterans, saying their rainbow logo was too sexually suggestive.

Part of one of the world's biggest renewable energy systems, wind turbines dot the landscape on the edge of Sweetwater, Texas, along with a pump jack pulling up oil.

Wind Energy Takes Flight In The Heart Of Texas Oil Country

10:48am March 09, 2017

Texas leads the nation in wind energy, while wind turbine technician is the fastest-growing job in the U.S. The industry flourished under former Gov. Rick Perry, Trump's new energy secretary.

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Republicans on Monday evening unveiled their long-awaited plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

5 Key Takeaways From The GOP Health Overhaul Plan

9:36am March 09, 2017

by Julie Rovner

The bill proposes big changes to state and federal Medicaid programs and tax advantages for people who can afford to save up for health care costs.

Hawaii Attorney General On His Challenge To New Trump Travel Ban

8:16am March 09, 2017

Hawaii is filing a lawsuit against President Trump's newly revised executive order limiting travel from six Muslim-majority countries. David Greene speaks with Hawaii Attorney General Douglas Chin.

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Florida Lawmakers To Vote On Expanding 'Stand Your Ground' Law

8:16am March 09, 2017

by Greg Allen

Legislators in Florida are taking up a proposal to expand the state's controversial "stand your ground" law. It would require prosecutors to prove a defendant wasn't acting in self-defense.

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More States Propose Voter ID Laws

8:16am March 09, 2017

by Pam Fessler

State legislatures are busy considering bills to tighten restrictions on voters, including new voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements.

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Rep. Adam Schiff On Trump's Wiretapping Claims And Russia

8:16am March 09, 2017

Steve Inskeep talks with Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, which has scheduled its first public hearing on the role Russia played in the 2016 election.

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Voices From 'A Day Without A Woman'

8:16am March 09, 2017

by Sarah McCammon

Many women around the country participated in a strike called "A Day Without A Woman" Wednesday. It was organized as a follow-up to the Women's March in January. But many other women had objections.

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