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Millions rely on ObamaCare; Republicans are taking steps to kill it

January 10, 2017 By Michelle Zacarias

Republicans in the Senate took the first step toward handing control of the U.S. healthcare system back to private insurance companies.

Mine workers vow to return for long-term pension, health care solutions

December 15, 2016 By Mark Gruenberg

“Congress needs to understand that these are real people whose lives are at risk."

Senate approves funds to address Flint water crisis

December 9, 2016 By Patrick J. Foote

Nearly 3 years after the mass lead poisoning in Flint, the Senate finally allocated funds to fix their water infrastructure. Now it has to pass the House.

Unions still disagree on Dakota Access pipeline

November 3, 2016 By Mark Gruenberg

Building trades unions are squaring off against other unions over yet another oil pipeline project.

“Black Women in Medicine” aims to change face of health care

October 31, 2016 By Chauncey K. Robinson

Blacks make up 13 percent of the population at about 40 million, with more than half being women. But only 4 percent of U.S. physicians are African American.