New analysis shows potentially significant health care premium increases if federal policies change

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A new analysis shows the dramatic consequences facing Californians if federal policies are changed from the current structure and there is no longer direct federal funding of cost-sharing reduction (CSR) reimbursements and the individual shared responsibility payment is not enforced when a consumer chooses not to purchase coverage. The analysis found that…

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Texas students speak out against anti-LGBTQ state bills with ‘Students Against Hate’ rallies

NEW YORK – This week, GLAAD teamed up with Texas college students for “Student Against Hate” rallies across the state where they protested the close to 25 anti-LGBTQ bills, including HB 2899 — a bill that would void non-discrimination protections for transgender Texans, currently up for debate in the Texas Capitol in Austin. In cities…

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Aaron Hernandez’s Hail Mary Pass with ‘John 3:16’

Former Patriot tight-end Aaron Hernandez’s suicide leaves us with more questions than answers. Many wonder what were Hernandez’s last dying words expressed in the three handwritten notes to loved ones left next to a Bible in his cell. CBS Boston reports he conveyed “I love you and please don’t cry.” That message anyone can wrap their mind…

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