MoveOn Statement on GOP Continuing to Ban IVF Treatment

Washington, D.C. – Following the news that Senate Republicans blocked U.S. Senator Duckworth’s bill to protect IVF treatment, MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Rahna Epting issued the following statement: “Once again MAGA extremists are showing us their true colors. They will stop at nothing to take away our rights, our freedoms and try to control our bodies. Even by their standards, today’s action was shocking and disgusting.  After a week of empty rhetoric trying to distance themselves from the Alabama ruling, they are showing us who they really are through…

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Federal workers injured on the job may soon have more treatment options

<p><em>To listen to the Federal Newscast on your phone or mobile device, subscribe in <a href=”https://www.podcastone.com/federal-newstalk?showAllEpisodes=true”>PodcastOne</a> or <a href=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/federal-newscast/id1053077930?mt=2″>Apple Podcasts</a>. The best listening experience on desktop can be found using Chrome, Firefox or Safari.</em></p> <ul> <li>Federal workers who get injured on the job may soon have better access to workers&#8217; compensation. The House <a href=”https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2022233″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>passes legislation</a> that would expand federal employees&#8217; choice of medical providers. The act would cover the cost of medical care for injured federal workers who seek treatment from physician assistants and nurse practitioners. The current law limits…

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Florida Follows the Science With New Guidelines on Transgender Treatment for Kids

Finally, someone actually cares about the children. The Florida Department of Health released new guidelines Wednesday about treating gender dysphoria in children. Unlike the recent guidance from the Biden administration, Florida’s guidance doesn’t promote aggressive medical interventions for minors who are struggling with gender dysphoria. Instead, the state’s guidance states: • Social gender transition should not be a treatment option for children or adolescents. • Anyone under 18 should not be prescribed puberty blockers or hormone therapy. • Gender reassignment surgery should not be a treatment option for children or…

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Trump ends preferential economic treatment for Hong Kong – BBC News

Trump ends preferential economic treatment for Hong Kong  BBC News The President’s Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization | US Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau  US Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau Trump ends Hong Kong’s special status with US, sanctions China  DW (English) Trump says he is ‘not interested’ in trade talks with China  Reuters China promises ‘firm response’ to Trump’s order ending Hong Kong’s special status  The Guardian View Full Coverage on Google News “us president” – Google News

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