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Trump Can Pocket Easy Win by Safeguarding America’s Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

Trump’s administration eyes a strategic Section 232 review to secure America’s pharmaceutical supply chain and reduce reliance on China.

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Apr 30, 2025 12

OPINION: The Medicaid Shell Game Must End

Democrats warn of Medicaid cuts, but real reform means closing the IGT loophole states exploit—costing taxpayers billions and distorting care.

Mike Feuz

Apr 30, 2025 23

New York's Budget: Highway Robbery

New York’s secretive $254B budget deal locks out lawmakers and taxpayers, raising alarms over transparency, spending, and looming tax hikes.

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Apr 29, 2025 1

State Attracting Gunmakers, Sellers by Shielding Them From Left’s Weaponized Lawsuits

Tennessee passed a law shielding gunmakers from lawsuits, aiming to grow its firearms industry amid rising attacks in blue states.

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Apr 29, 2025 4

Leavitt Slams Amazon for ‘Hostile and Political’ Attack on Tariffs

Amazon’s tariff labels sparked White House backlash, with officials calling the move political as Trump focuses on rebuilding American manufacturing.

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Apr 29, 2025 9

Republicans Can Easily Find Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Medicaid

Republicans are leading reforms to cut spending, strengthen Medicaid, and restore fiscal sanity — without cutting essential benefits.

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Trump Can Pocket Easy Win by Safeguarding America’s Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

OPINION: The Medicaid Shell Game Must End

New York's Budget: Highway Robbery

State Attracting Gunmakers, Sellers by Shielding Them From Left’s Weaponized Lawsuits

Leavitt Slams Amazon for ‘Hostile and Political’ Attack on Tariffs

Republicans Can Easily Find Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Medicaid

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