Palmer introduces bill to ensure accurate abortion reporting data
If passed, the bill would mandate accurate reporting of abortion data to the CDC.
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See recent postsAlabama should expand Medicaid to reduce birth defects
"It does not have to be this way. What we are really failing are the families here in our state."
Medicare open enrollment ends Dec. 7
Open enrollment this year was from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.
Former Birmingham area psychology clinic employee sentenced for defrauding Alabama Medicaid
Heidi Robertson was sentenced for her role in a scheme to defraud Alabama Medicaid of at least $1.5 million.
Sewell expects Congress will pass another coronavirus stimulus package
Sewell said that economic stimulus is likely to include more checks for individuals as well as help for small businesses.
Doug Jones: If Trump, McConnell and Tuberville have their way, the ACA will go away
“I am very concerned about the loss of the Affordable Care Act as it faces a Supreme Court test in a few weeks," Jones said.
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See recent postsFor Coach Tub, no thinking required
Has Tommy Tuberville ever had an original thought? It doesn’t sound like it. Coach Tub basically spews Republican talking points and keeps his mouth firmly locked onto Donald Trump. He disrespects Alabama voters so much that he thinks that’s all he needs to do to win a place in the U.S. Senate. Tuberville recently addressed … Continued
Alabama Power reopens business office lobbies
The Alabama Power Company has reopened its business office lobbies, which have been closed since March due to fears of the coronavirus. “We are ready to be back, welcoming the customers because we’ve missed them,” said Sandra Tucker who works in the Jasper Alabama Power office and Appliance Center. “Just to see their face, to … Continued
State health officer: Theory of low CDC COVID-19 death toll is “deliberate misinterpretation”
Alabama Sen. Doug Jones held an online news conference with Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, and during the conference, Harris was asked about bloggers and social media personalities claiming that only 6 percent of COVID-19 deaths are actually due to the virus. The bloggers — some of the affiliated with the conspiracy theory … Continued
Jones calls for Senate action following House approval of Medicaid expansion incentives
U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Ala., today called for the U.S. Senate to take action on his legislation to incentivize Alabama and other non-expansion states to expand Medicaid. Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a broad package to expand access to quality, affordable health care. Senator Jones’ States Achieving Medicaid Expansion (SAME) Act was included in … Continued
June 30, 2020