Issues
Compare Proposals to Replace The Affordable Care Act: The Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 vs. The American Health Care Act, as passed by the House May 4, 2017
Editor's Note: We're including a paragraph from The New York Times' coverage of the new bill: "Older people could be disproportionately hurt because they pay more for insurance in general. Both chambers' bills would allow insurers to charge older people five times as much as younger ones; the limit now is three times." The Kaiser FamilyFoundation (not connected to Kaiser Permanente) has compared the two recent plans offered up by the Republican leadership. more »
Older Population and Diversity Still Growing, Census Bureau Reports: Residents age 65 and over grew from 35.0 million in 2000, to 49.2 million in 2016
New detailed estimates show the nation's median age rose from 35.3 years on April 1, 2000, to 37.9 years on July 1, 2016. "The baby-boom generation is largely responsible for this trend," said Peter Borsella, a demographer in the Population Division. more »
Assessing Russian Activities and Intentions in Recent US Elections: With illicit access, manipulation of voter data or disruptions to their availability may impact a voter’s ability to vote on Election Day
"Assessing Russian Activities and Intentions in Recent US Elections," captured our assessment of the Russian activity, identifying that “Russian intelligence obtained and maintained access to elements of multiple U.S. state or local electoral boards.” Additionally, "DHS assesse[d] that the types of systems Russian actors targeted or compromised were not involved in vote tallying." more »
The GAO Reviews Memory Supplement Marketing and Oversight; Examples of Memory Supplement Marketing Practices and Potential Violations of Federal Requirements
Memory supplements — dietary supplements claiming to improve memory — are a growing market, with sales estimated at $643 million in 2015, almost double 2006 sales. FDA and FTC share oversight of memory supplement marketing — labeling and advertising claims — but generally do not approve claims before products are marketed. more »
