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U.S. Senate Republicans reject Democrats’ bill on IVF protections

1 year 4 months ago

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats’ attempts to bolster reproductive rights failed again Thursday when Republicans blocked a bill guaranteeing access to in vitro fertilization from moving forward. The 48-47 procedural vote came just one day after Republicans tried unsuccessfully to pass their own IVF access bill and one week after GOP senators prevented legislation from […]

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Jennifer Shutt

Too many poor people get the wrong kind of Obamacare

1 year 4 months ago
Good news: Obamacare enrollments are up, much of it thanks to the work of independent agents. Bad news: those agents aren't always doing a great job. Andrew Sprung runs down the numbers for Obamacare applications submitted by agents: 16% lacked a Social Security number. 26% had data matching problems (income, immigration status, etc.). 17% of ...continue reading "Too many poor people get the wrong kind of Obamacare"
Kevin Drum

Chef Adjo Honsou brings West African cuisine to St. Louis with Fufu n’ Sauce

1 year 4 months ago
Food and fashion are common ways people begin acquainting with new cultures. In St. Louis, Adjo Honsou, chef and owner of the food truck Fufu n Sauce, makes both to introduce West African cuisine and her Togolese culture to locals. In just two years, Honsou has garnered a faithful following with traditional homemade meals and handmade clothing. On June 17th, her culinary reach will broaden with the Season 3 premiere of PBS’ reality cooking show “The Great American Recipe.” That same day, she’ll launch her line of spices and curries in collaboration with the St. Louis-based McCarthy Spice & Blends.