House To Vote On Bill Repealing Affordable Care Act
The U.S. House will vote Wednesday on a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The Senate has already passed it, but President Obama has vowed to veto it.
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Southern California Moves To Protect Homeless As El Niño Rain Hits Region
Rain, and lots of it, is falling in parts of California as the first of several El Niño storms makes its way across the state. In the Los Angeles area, county officials have spent extra to offer more shelter options for its large homeless population.
Several States Poised To Offer Savings Accounts For Disabled Americans
New laws in 35 states will allow more than 5 million Americans with disabilities to begin setting aside money for disability-related expenses without being penalized. Right now, many lose health and other public benefits if they save too much money, which is one of the main reasons for the high poverty rate among those with disabilities.
Campaign Ads In Iowa Reveal Dynamics Of Close GOP Race
With less than a month to go until the Iowa caucuses, TV watchers in the state are seeing a lot of campaign ads. The messages in those ads reveal the dynamics of the race there among Republicans.
In Campaign For Tougher Gun Laws, Advocates Focus On States
Frustrated with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, gun control advocates have been focusing on changing state laws in recent years. It's a model similar to what worked for marriage equality in America.
Company Behind Keystone XL Oil Pipeline Sues U.S. Government
TransCanada's lawsuit claims President Obama exceeded his authority when he rejected the pipeline in November. It is also filing a $15 billion suit under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Medicaid May Soon Pay For Some Inpatient Addiction Treatment
Some Medicaid plans will now get federal funding for 15 days of inpatient treatment. But Pennsylvania fears the new rule will close a loophole the state has been using to pay for longer stints.
Obama Aims To Expand Background Checks To Online Gun Sales
Gun control advocates say that will tighten a big loophole allowing guns to change hands illegally. Gun rights groups say the president's executive order will mostly penalize law-abiding gun owners.
If You Like Cheap Gasoline, January May Be Your Lucky Month
Prices already are averaging less than $2 a gallon nationwide, and a new report shows gasoline inventories are surging. Experts say that sets the stage for more price drops in coming days.
Composer Sets Politics To Music In Scoring Campaign Ads
Composer Todd Hahn says at the peak of a campaign season he scores as many as 18 ads a day. Over the course of his career, he figures he's done nearly 15,000.