Veterans Out-of-Pocket Equity Act Targets Disparities in Preventive Health Coverage for Veterans

Veterans Out-of-Pocket Equity Act Targets Disparities in Preventive Health Coverage for Veterans

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) are introducing the Out-of-Pocket Equity for Veterans Act. This is a law designed to eliminate co-pays for preventive health services provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs. This bipartisan bill would eliminate copays for preventive drugs and services, align VA prescription copay standards with those used … Read more

Judge invalidates President Trump’s changes to Endangered Species Act

Judge invalidates President Trump's changes to Endangered Species Act

Rocks Laird OAKLAND, Calif. (CN) – A federal judge sided with several environmental groups Monday, saying federal agencies violated the provisions of the Endangered Species Act when they passed changes to the Bedrock Act during President Donald Trump’s first term. In a 41-page order, U.S. District Judge John Tiger invalidated four of the challenged provisions, … Read more