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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Fetterman is raising the alarm over the Trump administration’s recent executive order freezing federal financial assistance, warning that the policy is already wreaking havoc on essential …
Fetterman Slams Federal Funding Freeze, Citing Dire Impact on Vulnerable Communities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a robust beginning to the 2025 Marketplace Open Enrollment Period, with over 988,000 new consumers signing up for …
CMS Reports Strong Start to 2025 Marketplace Open Enrollment Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has officially launched the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), releasing it 10 days ahead of its anticipated December 1 launch …
Early Release of 2025–26 FAFSA Form Promises Easier Access to College Financial Aid Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Inflation Reduction Act, a pivotal component of the Biden-Harris Administration’s healthcare strategy, has delivered substantial financial relief to Medicare Part D enrollees. New data released by …
Inflation Reduction Act Yields Significant Savings for Medicare Part D Enrollees Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a recent analysis by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Office of the Actuary, projections were made concerning National Health Expenditures (NHE) and health …
Projected Health Expenditures to Rise Consistently Over the Next Decade, Outpacing GDP Growth Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Chairman of the Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research Subcommittee, has sent a follow-up letter to the U.S. Department of …
Senators Seek Clarity on New SNAP Eligibility Rules Amid Concerns Read More
SEATTLE, WA — A recent study by Zillow has highlighted enduring disparities in housing affordability across the United States, with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) renter households facing …
New Report Reveals Persistent Racial Disparities in Housing Affordability Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The United States has launched a civil lawsuit against Nueva Vida Multicultural/Multilingual Behavioral Health, Inc., and its principal, Dr. Ghodrat Pirooz Sholevar, accusing them of defrauding Medicaid …
Philadelphia Behavioral Health Provider Faces Federal Lawsuit for Alleged Medicaid Fraud Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bold move that has stirred the pot in Washington, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), alongside a coalition of Democratic colleagues, has introduced the Boosting Benefits …
Casey’s COLA Overhaul: A Silver Bullet for Seniors or a Fiscal Fiasco Waiting to Happen? Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move aimed to protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and reinforcing workers’ rights, U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Sherrod Brown introduced the Food and …
Senators Push to Safeguard SNAP Benefits and Boost Workers’ Rights: Breaking Down the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act Read More