End of COVID may bring major turbulence for US health care When the end of the COVID-19 pandemic comes, it could create major disruptions for U.S. health care The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022
US-backed group gets lifesaving meds to Ukrainians amid war Thousands of patients in Ukraine are receiving lifesaving medicines to treat HIV and opioid addiction through a U.S.-funded group still operating amid the Russian invasion The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2022
Omicron subvariant BA.2 spreading rapidly in LA and across the nation LOS ANGELES — The percentage of omicron subvariant BA.2 cases is rising in Los Angeles County, a trend seen elsewhere nationwide as officials sound the alarm about Congress’s failure to provide critical funding for vaccinations, tests and anti-COVID-19 drugs. Los Angeles Times · Mar 27, 2022
Omicron subvariant BA.2 spreading rapidly in L.A. and across the nation LOS ANGELES — The percentage of omicron subvariant BA.2 cases is rising in Los Angeles County, a trend seen elsewhere nationwide as officials sound the alarm about Congress’ failure to provide critical funding for vaccinations, tests and anti-COVID drugs. Los Angeles Times · Mar 25, 2022
Administration faces risks in decision on public health emergency More than two years into the country’s declared public health emergency, the Biden administration faces a dilemma about whether and when to end it. Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2022
Administration faces risks in decision on public health emergency - Roll Call The administration is under pressure to end the public health emergency but doing so could take away insurance for millions of Americans. Roll Call · Mar 23, 2022
The AP Interview: Health chief warns of COVID funds shortage With the nation yearning for a new normal after its long struggle with the coronavirus, U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra is warning that vaccines, tests and treatments will be “stuck on the ground” unless Congress provides additional funds the White House has demanded The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022
The AP Interview: Health chief warns of COVID funds lack With the nation yearning for a new normal after its long struggle with the coronavirus, U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra is warning that vaccines, tests and treatments will be “stuck on the ground” unless Congress provides additional funds the White House has demanded The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022
HHS secretary’s N.H. visit lets Democrats focus on abortion, mental health Secretary Xavier Becerra's agenda included a visit to Planned Parenthood and a mental health roundtable with Rep. Chris Pappas. Roll Call · Mar 4, 2022
Time for Dems to push "vaxx & relax" The midterms are going to be a referendum on pandemic recovery. Democrats should campaign on the work they've done Salon · Feb 23, 2022
Why Are Progressives So Eager To Copy California's Failed Policies? Californians might be voting with their feet, but there's nowhere they can run and hide if the federal government embraces the same policies. Reason · Feb 18, 2022