Dan Pollock
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Lockridge Grindal Nauen. Fmr Deputy Commissioner (Health), Fmr Asst Commissioner (Human Services), mostly focused on MN
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lol… total disaster for GOP if he wins by anything less than 12 pts. A +10 swing to the D’s
The AP has called VA-07 for Matt Van Epps, the Republican nominee.
He is leading by 6% as the count winds down (93% reporting, but all of Nashville in, so his lead likely expands a bit more).
The GOP won the district by 22% in 2024; certainly enough of a swing to provoke cold sweats among GOPers.
He is leading by 6% as the count winds down (93% reporting, but all of Nashville in, so his lead likely expands a bit more).
The GOP won the district by 22% in 2024; certainly enough of a swing to provoke cold sweats among GOPers.
December 3, 2025 at 2:49 AM
lol… total disaster for GOP if he wins by anything less than 12 pts. A +10 swing to the D’s
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JAMA study: NIH grant terminations disrupted 3.5% of active clinical trials, affecting over 74,000 patients and resulting in a $1.81 billion funding loss. More than 115 active cancer trials were disrupted. www.ajmc.com/view/nih-gra...
NIH Grant Terminations Disrupt 1 in 30 Clinical Trials, Impacting Over 74,000 Participants | AJMC
Infectious disease was hit hardest by funding cuts to NIH grant for clinical trials that did not align with the Trump administration's priorities.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
JAMA study: NIH grant terminations disrupted 3.5% of active clinical trials, affecting over 74,000 patients and resulting in a $1.81 billion funding loss. More than 115 active cancer trials were disrupted. www.ajmc.com/view/nih-gra...
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Cuts to the federal Emergency Food Assistance Program have meant less selection at Minnesota food shelves.
Federal cuts pulled 1 million pounds of food from Minnesota. Officials say things could get worse.
Cuts to the federal Emergency Food Assistance Program have meant less selection at Minnesota food shelves.
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October 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Cuts to the federal Emergency Food Assistance Program have meant less selection at Minnesota food shelves.
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Two KFF findings Republicans might want to consider when deciding how much they care about the looming 100+% premium spike:
More than 1/4 of farmers and ranchers are marketplace enrollees.
Almost 1/2 of enrollees are small business owners or work for them.
More than 1/4 of farmers and ranchers are marketplace enrollees.
Almost 1/2 of enrollees are small business owners or work for them.
September 29, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Two KFF findings Republicans might want to consider when deciding how much they care about the looming 100+% premium spike:
More than 1/4 of farmers and ranchers are marketplace enrollees.
Almost 1/2 of enrollees are small business owners or work for them.
More than 1/4 of farmers and ranchers are marketplace enrollees.
Almost 1/2 of enrollees are small business owners or work for them.
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Gov. Walz issued an executive order directing the Minnesota departments of Health and Commerce to protect vaccine access and coverage, regardless of rollbacks and rapid changes from RFK Jr's HHS. minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/09/w...
Walz announces order to ensure vaccine access after FDA restricts COVID vaccine • Minnesota Reformer
Minnesota is joining a growing list of Democratic-leaning states standing up for vaccines and access to them in the face of an emerging anti-vaccine ideology in the federal government under prominent ...
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September 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Gov. Walz issued an executive order directing the Minnesota departments of Health and Commerce to protect vaccine access and coverage, regardless of rollbacks and rapid changes from RFK Jr's HHS. minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/09/w...
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I’m glad Gov Walz is taking steps to ensure Minnesotans will continue to have access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines save lives and Minnesotans deserve to be able to go to their health care provider when it’s convenient for them and get a shot.
September 9, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I’m glad Gov Walz is taking steps to ensure Minnesotans will continue to have access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines save lives and Minnesotans deserve to be able to go to their health care provider when it’s convenient for them and get a shot.
Found a new favorite must read account: @oversightdemocrats.house.gov
The Committee on Oversight and Accountability Democrats
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September 9, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Found a new favorite must read account: @oversightdemocrats.house.gov
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Started/Going in Louisiana
368 cases of whooping cough
63 hospitalized, of whom
75% vaccines not up to date, and
41 were infants
368 cases of whooping cough
63 hospitalized, of whom
75% vaccines not up to date, and
41 were infants
September 9, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Started/Going in Louisiana
368 cases of whooping cough
63 hospitalized, of whom
75% vaccines not up to date, and
41 were infants
368 cases of whooping cough
63 hospitalized, of whom
75% vaccines not up to date, and
41 were infants
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Lots of people died from COVID in the U.S. as vaccines became politicized.
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September 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Lots of people died from COVID in the U.S. as vaccines became politicized.
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This image is every parent’s worst nightmare.
this picture of a mom shoes off sprinting to the Mpls school: www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...
By Richard Tsong-Taatarii for @startribune.com, which should be a go-to source for anyone following
By Richard Tsong-Taatarii for @startribune.com, which should be a go-to source for anyone following
August 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
This image is every parent’s worst nightmare.
Maybe we could do something about gun violence in addition to all those thoughts and prayers.
#UPDATE At least two people are dead and more than a dozen injured after a shooter opened fire at a Catholic school in Minneapolis on Wednesday, officials told US media.
August 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Maybe we could do something about gun violence in addition to all those thoughts and prayers.
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Frey: And don't just say, this is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally praying. It was the first week of school. They were in a church.
August 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Frey: And don't just say, this is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally praying. It was the first week of school. They were in a church.
Help remind people that we will now need to rely on national physician groups to get accurate vaccination schedule information via @startribune.com www.startribune.com/u-led-vaccin...
U-led vaccine project seeks to counter federal inaction, misinformation
Irrespective of guidance by the CDC and Trump administration, the Vaccine Integrity Project analyzed data on vaccine safety, efficacy ahead of the flu season.
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August 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Help remind people that we will now need to rely on national physician groups to get accurate vaccination schedule information via @startribune.com www.startribune.com/u-led-vaccin...
Fantastic event from Eastside Salvation Army in St Paul today, giving out 1200+ donated backpacks to families in need ahead of the school year
August 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Fantastic event from Eastside Salvation Army in St Paul today, giving out 1200+ donated backpacks to families in need ahead of the school year
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The CBO’s final dynamic score:
“.. Because the bill’s red ink is not offset by more spending cuts or new revenue, CBO found, the legislation will drive up interest rates.”
@politico.com
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“.. Because the bill’s red ink is not offset by more spending cuts or new revenue, CBO found, the legislation will drive up interest rates.”
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August 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The CBO’s final dynamic score:
“.. Because the bill’s red ink is not offset by more spending cuts or new revenue, CBO found, the legislation will drive up interest rates.”
@politico.com
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“.. Because the bill’s red ink is not offset by more spending cuts or new revenue, CBO found, the legislation will drive up interest rates.”
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Press event today with @governorwalz.mn.gov at @FairviewHealth St John’s Hospital to highlight the damage to #Medicaid by the new Federal #Bbb law, including 140k Minnesotans losing coverage according to @MinnesotaDHS @MMBCommunicates
July 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Press event today with @governorwalz.mn.gov at @FairviewHealth St John’s Hospital to highlight the damage to #Medicaid by the new Federal #Bbb law, including 140k Minnesotans losing coverage according to @MinnesotaDHS @MMBCommunicates
Voters wanted healthcare affordability and are about to see even bigger bills thanks to the new federal budget
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Trump Voters Wanted Relief From Medical Bills. For Millions, the Bills Are About To Get Bigger. - KFF Health News
Moves by the Trump administration to pare back Medicaid, rescind medical debt rules, and loosen vaccine requirements threaten to increase medical bills for millions of Americans.
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July 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Voters wanted healthcare affordability and are about to see even bigger bills thanks to the new federal budget
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Unlike many of the Medicaid cuts in the Republican tax and spending bill, which are delayed until after the midterm election, ACA premium spikes due to expiration of enhanced premium tax credits will hit January 1, 2026.
New: Early reports from ACA insurers show the biggest premium increases in years, driven by:
*An expected sicker pool of enrollees if enhanced premium tax credits are allowed to expire at the end of this year
* Tariffs
* Higher health care costs
www.healthsystemtracker.org/brief/indivi...
*An expected sicker pool of enrollees if enhanced premium tax credits are allowed to expire at the end of this year
* Tariffs
* Higher health care costs
www.healthsystemtracker.org/brief/indivi...
Individual market insurers requesting largest premium increases in more than 5 years - Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
Early indications are that individual market insurers will be increasing premiums in 2026 by more than they have since 2018, the last time policy uncertainty contributed to sharp premium increases. Ac...
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July 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Unlike many of the Medicaid cuts in the Republican tax and spending bill, which are delayed until after the midterm election, ACA premium spikes due to expiration of enhanced premium tax credits will hit January 1, 2026.
Medicaid cuts are expected to disproportionately affect rural hospitals in Minnesota. Rachelle Schultz, president and CEO of Winona Health, told MPR how they are preparing: ow.ly/jOMK50Wqz4Q
ICYMI: Medicaid cuts expected to disproportionately affect rural hospitals in Minnesota – Protect MN Patients
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July 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Medicaid cuts are expected to disproportionately affect rural hospitals in Minnesota. Rachelle Schultz, president and CEO of Winona Health, told MPR how they are preparing: ow.ly/jOMK50Wqz4Q
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Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Paul Noth. #NewYorkerCartoons
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Happy 4th of July everyone!
July 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Happy 4th of July everyone!
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On Friday morning, West Coast port officials told CNN about a startling sight: Not a single cargo vessel had left China with goods for the two major West Coast ports in the past 12 hours. That hasn’t happened since the pandemic. cnn.it/3YA0Rf6
Zero ships from China are bound for California’s top ports. Officials haven’t seen that since the pandemic | CNN Business
On Friday morning, West Coast port officials told CNN about a startling sight: Not a single cargo vessel had left China with goods for the two major West Coast ports in the past 12 hours. That hasn’t ...
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May 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM
On Friday morning, West Coast port officials told CNN about a startling sight: Not a single cargo vessel had left China with goods for the two major West Coast ports in the past 12 hours. That hasn’t happened since the pandemic. cnn.it/3YA0Rf6