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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed in 2010 with the goal of making healthcare more accessible. Many subsidies under the ACA are set to expire by the end of 2025. Those in favor of letting the subsidies expire claim tightening Medicaid eligibility will lessen federal spending while those against the cuts point out the expiration will reverse the progress in lowering the rate of the uninsured. Should lawmakers extend federal assistance or restore “fiscal discipline”?

 

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed in 2010 with the goal of making healthcare more accessible. Many subsidies under the ACA are set to expire by the end of 2025. Those in favor of letting the subsidies expire claim tightening Medicaid eligibility will lessen federal spending while those against the cuts point out the expiration will reverse the progress in lowering the rate of the uninsured. Should lawmakers extend federal assistance or restore “fiscal discipline”?

 

The Consumer Safety Technology Act (H.R. 1770/CSTA) is a bill that will create a pilot AI program to regulate financial actions and blockchain technology with less human oversight. Supporters argue that any deficit in the financial arena can be spotted more quickly with AI. Those against the bill reason it can cause potential data leaks and allow too much government oversight in the private sector. Does the possible passing of this bill allow for too much federal government regulation in the private sector?

[–] unitymatters@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In regards to term limits of Supreme Court justices, some say that only a constitutional amendment could enforce term limits, as current proposed legislation would be unconstitutional. They argue that the relegation of judges to a new form of senior status (described in past bill proposals) runs afoul to the constitutional provision allowing justices to serve "in good Behaviour", according to Article III Section 1. President Biden supports a system where a President would appoint a justice every 2 years and justices would serve 18 year terms on the Supreme Court.

https://ace-usa.org/blog/research/research-democratic-governance/pros-and-cons-of-enacting-supreme-court-term-limits/

[–] unitymatters@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

In regards to term limits, some say that only a constitutional amendment could enforce term limits on Supreme Court justices, as current proposed legislation would be unconstitutional. They argue that the relegation of judges to a new form of senior status runs afoul to the constitutional provision allowing justices to serve "in good Behaviour" in Article III Section 1.

https://ace-usa.org/blog/research/research-democratic-governance/pros-and-cons-of-enacting-supreme-court-term-limits/

[–] unitymatters@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

Before Biden exited the race, a Jul 2 poll by Reuters/Ipsos had Harris losing to Trump by 1 point. At that time, the only Democrat polled who beat Trump was Michelle Obama, who had an 11 point advantage over the former president.

https://ace-usa.org/blog/research/research-votingrights/could-joe-biden-be-replaced-as-the-democratic-party-presidential-nominee/

[–] unitymatters@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Before Biden exited from the race, a Jul 2 poll by Reuters/Ipsos had Harris losing to Trump by 1 point. At that time, the only Democrat polled who beat Trump was Michelle Obama, who had an 11 point advantage over the former president.

https://ace-usa.org/blog/research/research-votingrights/could-joe-biden-be-replaced-as-the-democratic-party-presidential-nominee/

[–] unitymatters@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If Biden decides to exit the race, he could release all the delegates bound to him, which would allow a new vote for new candidates at the convention in late August.

https://ace-usa.org/blog/research/research-votingrights/could-joe-biden-be-replaced-as-the-democratic-party-presidential-nominee/

[–] unitymatters@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

The Supreme Court ruling grants Trump immunity for his official actions as president, but not for private actions. This amendment by Morelle is in line with President Biden's view on the ruling, who argued that it places no limits on presidential power and effectively makes the president a king above the law.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C9K33wNvZs9/?img_index=1

[–] unitymatters@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

A Jul 2 poll conducted by Reuters/Ipsos had Kamala Harris losing to Donald Trump by 1 point (42% to 43%) if she were to replace President Biden. The only Democrat who would hypothetically beat Trump according to the poll is Michelle Obama, who would have an 11-point advantage over the former president. However, the former First Lady has expressed several times over the years that she will not be running for president.

https://ace-usa.org/blog/research/research-votingrights/could-joe-biden-be-replaced-as-the-democratic-party-presidential-nominee/

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