Reminiscent of Orson Welles' "The Third Man": Every stolen antibiotic or antiretroviral resold through a back-channel pharmacy represents both a taxpayer dollar that bought nothing and a patient who got an expired, mishandled, or counterfeit dose instead of treatment.
A new refund plan could put $500 back in the pockets of nearly 1 million Americans. President Trump says the payments would compensate for alleged Obamacare overcharges, with the White House targeting October for distribution. Key questions about funding and congressional approval remain unresolved.
It is unclear where the money for the rebates would come from and whether it requires congressional approval for disbursement.
The promise comes after Trump pledged to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control in the midterms.
The White House plans to send the money to people in 30 states who have higher incomes and are insured under the Affordable Care Act.
Trump claimed these Americans were charged excessive fees under former President Joe Biden.
‘That money was over-collected and just sitting there’
The Trump administration plans to send $500 rebate checks to as many as 1 million people who it says were overcharged for their coverage under Obamacare, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The direct-deposit payment would be sent to people in 30 states before the Nov. 3 midterm election , as Trump touts savings from his tax-cut legislation and prescription drug plan. - The payments also underscore a tenet of Trump's idea for remaking the health care system, which involves subsidizing more Americans directly for their coverage instead of paying health insurers. - Trump plans to mention the rebates in his speech Wednesday night at the Republicans' midterm convention , which he's hosting in Dallas. Zoom in: The money for the rebates would…
The congressional hearing examining the alleged corruption in federally funded homelessness services has put Mayor Karen Bass in the spotlight as investigators probe the accountability of millions in federal funding. With findings of poor documentation and accounting practices, Bass's refusal to comply with congressional demands for testimony raises concerns about transparency and oversight in handling taxpayer money. ----------------------------------- Go to https://backpacktrader.com/turleyfreedom right now and reserve your spot for September 16th *The content presented by sponsors may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, Turley Talks may receive a small commission.* ----------------------------------- ►