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Millions of Americans with Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance will face higher costs next year if Congress doesn’t extend enhanced premium tax credits that have made the plans more affordable for low- and middle-income enrollees.

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How animal testing became a MAHA political wedge issue
While cancer scientists say NIH, FDA moves are premature, animal rights advocates say changes aren’t drastic enough