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Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Fate of Affordable Care Act goes into question President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The day after Trump’s victory, more than 100,000 people nationwide rushed to sign up for coverage under the health law. Since its passage six years ago, 1.4 million Californians have gotten their coverage through Covered California, and some say they’re worried it could be taken away or significantly changed.
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Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Why is Trump so behind on filling staff jobs, establishing concrete policies? Yesterday Donald Trump signed a “decision memo” to revamp the air traffic control system. But there was little legislative detail in the plan. There’s not much to other splashy announcements from the White House, including tax cuts and the arms deal with Saudi Arabia. And hundreds of positions are unfilled in federal agencies.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Trump says goodbye Paris Accord: What does it mean for U.S. and the planet? President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, the landmark international agreement to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Trump was to renegotiate a new deal, but will that happen?
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
How do Trump supporters feel about the Paris Accord? Globally and around the U.S., there are strong opinions whether or not the Paris Climate Accord is a good idea. The American exit is either a horrifying abdication of American leadership or a forceful and long overdue statement about U.S. sovereignty.