U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, entered the U.S. Senate race on the final day to file, pitting her against state Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock. The Austin American-Statesman reported the difference between the two is more of style than substance, with both raising the issues of income inequality, rising prices, corruption and polarization.
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About 1 million Texans over the age of 45 who receive health insurance coverage through the federal Affordable Care Act will likely face monthly premiums of more than $1,000, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That accounts for one-fourth of the state’s 4 million ACA enrollees.The Republican-led Congress has thus far refused to extend pandemic-era subsidies that reduced ACA premiums, a factor in the recent government shutdown. Part of the deal to reopen the government includes a promise to hold a vote on the issue in December, but it appears unlikely to pass.Texas insurers have raised ACA premiums by an average of 35%, but the hikes have been even higher for older enrollees.“ So price impacts tend to hit older folks the hardest,” said Laura Dague, who is the James M. Griffin professor of health policy at Texas A&M University. That is because insurance companies consider them higher risk, she added.
A passage written by King David in the 103rd chapter of Psalms is a great Thanksgiving scripture that spells out what we should be most thankful for. Holidays are tough times for a lot of folk. So, if you are one that has trouble getting through the holiday season, read these verses from Psalms and know that they are true and God’s love will help you cope with life’s problems.
Infuriated by the General’s defense of the Cherokees, Col. Sam Jordan grabbed an ax handle and took a swing at Sam Houston on Dec. 9, 1840. Adolphus Sterne alertly blocked the blow saving the intended victim from serious bodily harm.