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A Feel Bad Story in Disguise: Two Florida Hospitals Won’t Bill Orlando Pulse Shooting Victims

From the Seattle vigil for victims of the Orlando shooting. Kelly O Orlando Sentinel: Orlando Health and Florida Hospital will not bill survivors of the Pulse nightclub massacre for out-of-pocket medical expenses, officials announced Wednesday. Instead, the hospitals will write off an estimated $5.5 million or more in care. “The pulse shooting was a horrendous […]

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Ask a Republican Congressman (Who’s in the Pocket of the NRA)

Dear Republican Congressman (who’s in the pocket of the NRA): How can you stand idly by as children, gay people, and now police officers are massacred by those with easy, legal access to firearms? Have you no shame?โ€”Dave B., Boise, Idaho Dear Dave: I hear your concerns, and just like you, I extend my thoughts […]

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Watch Live: President Obama’s Remarks at the Memorial for Slain Police Officers in Dallas

Speaking soon, in Dallas. PETE SOUZA / WHITE HOUSE According to The New York Times, President Obama… …huddled with his speechwriters for much of Monday, hoping to find words that would not only console the officersโ€™ grief-stricken families but also reassure a nation fearful that racial divisions are worsening after the Dallas slaughter and the […]

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Now Republicans Want to Punish Democrats for That Gun Control Sit-in

With the Republican e-mail investigation over, the Republican sit-in investigation begins. Rob Crandall / Shutterstock.com This definitely sounds like a great use of government time and resources: WASHINGTON โ€” Representative Kevin McCarthy, the House majority leader, said on Tuesday that Democrats who protested the lack of votes on gun legislation by essentially seizing the House […]

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Eight Days After Orlando Shooting, Senate Rejects Gun Restrictions

A new poll shows 92 percent of people support expanded background checks, but the Senate just rejected two background check bills. AEDKA STUDIO/Shutterstock Pressured by last week’s Democrat-led filibuster for gun control, the U.S. Senate held votes today on rival plansโ€”two bills supported by Republicans, two by Democratsโ€”for expanding background checks and restricting access to […]

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