Medicaid was signed into law 60 years ago. Trump's big bill is chiseling it back
On this day in 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed legislation into law that launched Medicaid, creating a U.S. health care safety net for millions of low-income Americans in what would become one of the crowning achievements of his domestic legacy.
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Minnesota maniac, who aspired to become ‘a mass murderer,’ laughed while recounting near-fatal stabbing of homeless woman: complaintThe suspect snuck out of his home with a knife fully intending to kill a random person — something he said he'd wanted to do since he was 10 years...
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Long Island swimmers set to make waves against cancer for ‘Swim Across America’ eventThey’re making a splash for a great cause.
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Cubs add righty Soroka, send 2 prospects to NatsThe Cubs acquired pitcher Mike Soroka from the Nationals for two prospects and reliever Andrew Kittredge from the Orioles for another prospect.
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Phillies fill outfield need, get Bader from TwinsThe Phillies filled a need in their outfield by acquiring 2021 Gold Glove-winner Harrison Bader from the Twins.
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Rangers get Kelly from D-backs to add to rotationThe Rangers are acquiring right-handed starting pitcher Merrill Kelly from the Diamondbacks in exchange for three pitchers, sources told ESPN.
