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OPINION: Beneficial health care laws the next Congress may (actually) pass

OPINION: Beneficial health care laws the next Congress may (actually) pass

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Why does The Fulcrum feature regular columns on health care in America? US healthcare spending grew 9.7% in 2020, reaching $4.1 trillion, or 19.7% of gross domestic product. In the long term, this is clearly unsustainable. If The Fulcrum is to fulfill our mission as a place for informed discussions about fixing our democracy, we …

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Why Policy Experts and Health Care Providers Agree It's Time for Congress to Act

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Why Policy Experts and Health Care Providers Agree It’s Time for Congress to Act

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We all deserve to be able to take care of ourselves and our families without fear of discrimination and reprisal. Advocates, lawmakers and pregnant workers rally on Capitol Hill to support the Pregnant Worker Equity Act on Dec. 1, 2022. The PWFA would close a legal loophole in the landmark pregnancy discrimination law by ensuring …

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