3 chapters across the catalog
Bernie Sanders, Senate Committee on Obesity and Junk Food
Senator Bernie Sanders and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee address the rising costs of diabetes treatment and insulin. Dr. Keisha Lipska testifies that the food industry profits from making people sick while the drug industry profits from treating them. Sanders suggests banning junk food advertisements targeted at children as a preventative measure.
Senate Committee Hearing and the Definition of a Viral Surge
Dr. Fauci and Dr. Robert Redfield testified remotely to the Senate Health Committee while in quarantine following White House exposure. The hearing highlighted a partisan split in mask-wearing among senators, with Rand Paul notably appearing without one. The media's use of the word "surge" is questioned, specifically regarding its application to small increases in case numbers.
Senate Finance Committee Health Insurance Reform Pivot
Adam Curry highlights a linguistic shift in President Obama's rhetoric from "healthcare reform" to "health insurance reform." He argues that the Senate Finance Committee is using procedural maneuvers to merge various bills into a final version that avoids constitutional spending requirements. The hosts express skepticism toward the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) claims regarding the bill's affordability and deficit impact.
