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Supreme Court sides against veterans wanting stronger benefit of the doubt review in disability claims
Advocacy groups argue veterans have, for more than a century, been entitled to the benefit of the doubt for service-connect disability payments. Maureen Groppe March 5, 2025 WASHINGTON − The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the argument by two veterans who said the government must err on the side of granting them disability benefits if it’s unclear the evidence…
Zelensky says Trump living in Russian ‘disinformation space’
19 February 2025 Hafsa Khalil Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has responded to criticism of Kyiv by Donald Trump, by saying his US counterpart is “living in a disinformation space” created by Russia. On Tuesday, President Trump appeared to blame Ukraine for the war and suggested the Ukrainian leader’s popularity rating was as low as 4%.…
New WA rule states abortion care must be provided in emergencies
A policy ensuring access to lifesaving procedures performed during miscarriage was started by former Gov. Inslee and will be finalized by Gov. Ferguson. by Megan Burbank February 24, 2025 On his way out, former Gov. Jay Inslee directed the state Department of Health to issue a policy ensuring access to emergency abortion care in Washington hospitals.…
Can Washington’s agriculture industry survive on H-2A workers?
Many of the state’s 340,000 undocumented immigrants work in the agricultural sector. For farmers, mass deportation could exacerbate labor shortages. by Reneé Dìaz Wenatchee World / February 18, 2025 In Washington, agriculture is a cornerstone of the local economy, and labor shortages in agriculture have become a pressing concern. With the potential for mass deportations under policies proposed…
Arizona Two Spirit Powwow empowers community amid growing anti-trans legislation
Brandelyn Clark Feb. 24, 2025 PHOENIX – The Arizona Two Spirit Powwow returned to Phoenix on Saturday to spotlight Indigenous LGBTQ+ and two-spirit people for a day of cultural celebration and community. Hosted at South Mountain Community College, the event welcomed dancers, drum groups and attendees from across the region. More than just a traditional…
Disability amid disaster: People with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by natural disasters
After disasters, people with disabilities are more likely to be displaced, more likely to never return home and more likely to receive scam offers, Census Bureau data shows. Feb. 23, 2025, 6:00 AM CST / Updated Feb. 23, 2025, 2:10 PM CST By Ash Reynolds As Reda Rountree and her family packed their bags and prepared to flee their…
Genetic info would be shielded from life, disability, long-term care insurance under Nebraska bill
Feb 20, 2025 | 12:45 pm ET By Zach Wendling LINCOLN — Brandi Muhle was 9 years old when her 35-year-old mother, an Omaha police officer and a marathon runner, was first diagnosed with breast cancer. Muhle said her mother, Kamie K. Preston, never smoked or drank and was “the picture of perfect health.” Preston fought and…
Lurie Children’s transgender patients, parents speak about toll of canceled surgeries
Lurie stopped surgeries after President Trump issued an executive order to cut federal funding despite judges blocking the order. Some families worry other gender-affirming care also will cease. By Kristen Schorsch Feb 21, 2025, 1:00pm CST He’s been on this journey for four years. Once a week, the 17-year-old transgender boy injects testosterone into his…
Indiana is one of 17 states suing over a federal law that protects students with disabilities
Dylan Peers McCoy Feb 17, 2025 Indiana is one of several conservative states asking a Texas court to declare unconstitutional a 52-year-old federal law that offers crucial protection for people with disabilities, including students. Conservative attorneys general in 17 states filed a lawsuit in September that they say aims to reverse a Biden-era regulation from the U.S.…