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Trump promises to 'get something done' on abortion
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The former president vowed to take action "where everyone is going to be very satisfied" when pressed on possibly signing a 15-week abortion ban into law if reelected. |
Trump indicated in an interview Thursday that he would consider backing a 15-week abortion ban if reelected, though stopped short of promising such action if he wins the White House again. "We're going to look at it. We're looking at a lot of different options," Trump said in an interview with New Hampshire-based WMUR. "I think we'll get it done on some level. It can be on different levels, but we're going to get it done," he added when pressed on the issue. "I know the issue very well. I think I know the issue better than most and we will get that taken care of." Trump's latest comments come after he drew the disapproval of the anti-abortion group SBA Pro-Life America last week when he said the issue of abortion should be "decided at the State level," with the organization calling his comment "unacceptable." The issue of abortion is expected to be tricky for most GOP candidates during the upcoming election season, who will want to satisfy their conservative base without turning off independents. Other Republican figures have remained similarly ambiguous when it comes to their stance on abortion bans at the federal level. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley spoke at SBA's headquarters earlier this week and while she spoke in favor of the federal government having a role in abortion policies, she avoided committing to any specifics. Recent polling found that overall support for abortion rights has risen since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, with 62 percent of independents and 33 percent of Republicans signaling their support to access. The recent midterm elections demonstrated that abortion access is a difficult issue for conservatives to win on. Voters in states like Montana and Kentucky rejected anti-abortion measures on the ballot while voters in California and Michigan voted to enshrine abortion access into their states' constitutions. |
Welcome to The Hill's Health Care newsletter, we're Nathaniel Weixel and Joseph Choi — every week we follow the latest moves on how Washington impacts your health. |
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How policy will be impacting the health care sector this week and beyond: |
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More than one in five U.S. adults who do not have a car and have limited access to public transit said in a recent poll they have forgone needed health care in the past year. The poll from the Urban Institute found that 21 percent of those without access to a car or reliable public transit in their area said they went without necessary health care because of difficulty finding transportation. However, this number dropped to … |
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| Abortion access has been a patchwork of policies across the U.S. since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year. New restrictions are taking effect in some states, while others are increasingly taking actions to strengthen access. Here’s some of what’s happened this week. North Dakota bans almost all abortions North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) on Monday signed into law one of the nation’s strictest … |
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The percentage of teenage girls considering and attempting suicide rose in 2021, a sign of declining mental health during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that 30 percent of female students in grades 9-12 seriously considered attempting suicide in 2021, up from 24.1 percent in 2019. The amount … |
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Upcoming news themes and events we're watching: |
- A key Senate health committee will hold a mark-up session next Tuesday on several measures including including a bipartisan bill that would drastically change the PBM industry.
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Branch out with a different read from The Hill: |
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CDC relaxes COVID restrictions for international travelers |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is relaxing COVID-19 restrictions on international travelers as the national public health emergency is set to expire next month.
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We hold a deep respect for the value of every mind. |
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Local and state headlines on health care: |
- Doctors watching for more cases after mysterious cluster of brain infections strikes kids in southern Nevada (CNN)
- Montana considers requiring insurance to cover fertility preservation for cancer patients (KFF Health News)
- Pennsylvania set to ban supervised drug use sites, in setback for harm reduction (Stat)
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Expanding Access to Alzheimer's Care & Treatment, May 11, 2-4 p.m. ET About 1 in 9 Americans over 65 suffers from Alzheimer's disease. Unfortunately, treatment options are still limited. Why is CMS declining coverage, and where are we in terms of new treatments on the horizon? The Hill brings together Sens. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.); Reps. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) and Nanette Barragan (D-Calif.); along with researchers, doctors, caregivers and patients to explore the latest treatments and roadblocks and discuss what more needs to be done. |
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Health news we've flagged from other outlets: |
- His sickle cell disease brought agony. Gene therapy is bringing hope. (The Washington Post)
- Shortage of penicillin limits access to the go-to drug for syphilis (NBC News)
- Family building has long been a challenge in the military community. Limited IVF access has only made it more difficult. (The 19th News)
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, who authored the court's majority opinion in the case that overturned Roe v. Wade last year, said he has a "pretty … Read more |
| A new study analyzing Zillow data has found that the monthly median sale price of a house last year was more than $500,000 in Utah, California and … Read more |
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