An effort to change Chile’s constitution failed over the weekend. Nearly 62 percent of Chileans voted to reject what would have been one of the most progressive charters in the world. The proposal was projected to fail, but nobody predicted it would fail at such a large margin. The proposed constitution focused heavily on the…

According to a recent federal court ruling, California churches are cleared from having to provide elective abortion coverage in their employee healthcare plans. After a long legal battle, three churches won their lawsuit opposing a 2014 California Department of Managed Health Care policy mandate that requires religious institutions to cover the procedure. Straight Arrow News…

First, it took on books. Then, it disrupted the retail industry. Now Amazon is setting its sights on the healthcare industry. The world’s largest online retailer is putting its hat in the ring to buy Signify Health, a healthcare platform that uses analytics and technology to coordinate in-home healthcare services. Amazon.com, Inc., known for e-commerce,…

The United States is sending billions of dollars more in fiscal and military aid to Ukraine. This latest round of support includes the largest single military aid package since the war against Russia began almost six months ago. This most recent round of aid totals $5.5 billion. $4.5 billion of that includes fiscal aid, while…

Senate Democrats are celebrating the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, a legislative win for the Biden administration made possible by a Sunday vote of 51 to 50 along party lines. Vice President Kamala Harris acted as the tie-breaking vote. But does the sweeping economic bill actually reduce inflation, like its name suggests? Some economic…

The country’s most powerful companies will make many efforts to dominate their industries, but for the sake of competition, some tactics are off limits. When major firms push too hard, they often end up in court. We have some of the biggest stories in antitrust in this week’s Five For Friday. #5: Simon & Schuster…

Veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits during their time of service will soon have access to healthcare benefits after the Senate passed the PACT Act. The measure passed Tuesday with an overwhelming 86-11 vote. The bill will now go to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “I’ve never seen so many…

Democrats and veterans groups are furious with Republicans who blocked a bill to help veterans suffering from cancer. The PACT Act funds treatments for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits in Afghanistan, including those who did not enroll to receive VA care and those who can’t prove their cancer came from burn pits. “What the…

It only took two weeks for Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) to change his mind on how he will vote for the Inflation Reduction Act. Manchin said in a press release he is now voting for an energy and healthcare package after further discussions with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). Details of the full spending…

The Department of Health and Human Services is proposing a new rule that it said will strengthen non-discrimmination in health care. The rule prohibits an entity from denying or limiting health services sought for the purpose of gender-affirming care and “pregnancy termination”.  “Standing with communities in need is critical, particularly given increased attacks on women,…