La administración Trump ha detenido a 2,322 menores de 13 años en medio de las acciones en la frontera, dijo el miércoles 20 de junio un funcionario del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos (HHS) a Kaiser Health News. Representan casi el 20% de los niños inmigrantes que actualmente están bajo custodia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos, mientras avanza la política de “tolerancia cero”. Su bienestar está siendo supervisado por una pequeña división del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos, la Oficina de Reasentamiento de Refugiados (ORR), que tiene poca o ninguna experiencia en el cuidado de niños pequeños. El número de niños bajo custodia se ha disparado en las últimas seis semanas, desde que la administración Trump comenzó a detener a los padres y a sus hijos en la frontera de los Estados Unidos, separándolos y enviándolos a diferentes instalaciones. Un total de 11.786 … [Read more...] about Uno de cada 5 niños detenidos en la frontera tiene menos de 13 años
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1 In 5 Immigrant Children Detained During ‘Zero Tolerance’ Border Policy Are Under 13
The Trump administration has detained 2,322 children 12 years old or younger amid its border crackdown, a Department of Health and Human Services official told Kaiser Health News on Wednesday. They represent almost 20 percent of the immigrant children currently held by the U.S. government in the wake of its latest immigrant prosecution policy. Their welfare is being overseen by a small division of the Department of Health and Human Services — the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) — which has little experience or expertise in handling very young children. The number of children has exploded in the past six weeks since the Trump administration moved to stop parents and their children at the U.S. border and separate and detain them in different facilities. A total of 11,786 children under age 18 are currently detained, the official said. Since 2003, ORR has been charged with sheltering and finding suitable homes for “unaccompanied alien children” — … [Read more...] about 1 In 5 Immigrant Children Detained During ‘Zero Tolerance’ Border Policy Are Under 13
Conservatives’ New Health Plan Has Little Chance Of Passing — But It Shows There’s Still An Appetite For Repeal
Wednesday, Jun 20 2018 8:53 AM full issue Most Republican lawmakers don't want to touch the issue with a ten-foot pool this close to the midterm elections, but conservative groups are still pushing for a change. The proposal, which focuses on giving control to the states, was drafted by groups led by the Heritage Foundation, the Galen Institute and former Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.). The Hill: Conservative Groups Outline New ObamaCare Repeal Plan CQ: Conservative Groups Offer Health Law Alternative The Wall Street Journal: Conservatives Make New Push To Repeal Affordable Care Act The New York Times: How One Conservative Think Tank Is Stocking Trump’s Government This is part of the KHN Morning Briefing, a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. Sign up for an email subscription. … [Read more...] about Conservatives’ New Health Plan Has Little Chance Of Passing — But It Shows There’s Still An Appetite For Repeal
House Republicans’ Budget Plan Would Put Medicare In The Cross Hairs
Wednesday, Jun 20 2018 8:53 AM full issue While its not clear the measure would actually get to the floor before the midterm elections, the House Budget Committee's blueprint shows where Republicans' priorities lie in the coming years. The budget plan would remake Medicare by giving seniors the option of enrolling in private plans that compete with the traditional program. The Washington Post: House GOP Plan Would Cut Medicare, Social Security To Balance Budget Bloomberg: House GOP Unveils Budget To Fast-Track Tax Cuts, End Obamacare Elsewhere on Capitol Hill — CQ: Labor-HHS-Education Bill Markup Pushed To Next Tuesday In House This is part of the KHN Morning Briefing, a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. Sign up for an email subscription. … [Read more...] about House Republicans’ Budget Plan Would Put Medicare In The Cross Hairs
CVS To Launch Prescription Home Delivery Service In Customer-Friendly Push
Wednesday, Jun 20 2018 8:53 AM full issue Drugstores and other retailers have been pushing more services such as this in recent years to hold Amazon.com at bay. The Associated Press: CVS Health Will Now Deliver Prescriptions To Your Home The Wall Street Journal: CVS Adds Home Delivery With Help From Post Office In other news — The Hill: AMA Will Oppose CVS-Aetna Merger This is part of the KHN Morning Briefing, a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. Sign up for an email subscription. … [Read more...] about CVS To Launch Prescription Home Delivery Service In Customer-Friendly Push