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Former President Donald Trump gestures at a campaign event at Dane Manufacturing, October 1, 2024, in Waunakee, Wisconsin.
Who Are the 'Undecided'?: Undecided voters, Rick Perlstein writes, may be more
tempted by how Trump’s fantastical promises make them feel than any candidate's actual policy record. An Epic Dystopia: For our October print issue, Robert Kuttner wrote about Epic Systems: the company that has a monopoly over America’s electronic medical records, and how business is booming at the expense of both patients and physicians.
A Toxic Explosion in Private Equity Payouts: Private equity firms are bleeding BioLabs dry. After its recent toxic chemical explosion in Georgia, Maureen Tkacik and Luke Goldstein report, BioLabs may be responsible for compensating victims, but it is unclear where that money would come from.
How Congress Gets Its Groove Back: “Congress is in crisis,” David Dayenwrites. With capacity increases and new drafting strategies, the legislative branch can make a comeback.
Family Providers Face Barriers to Adding Abortion Services: As abortion access becomes more scarce, providers are facing skyrocketing malpractice insurance rates, preventing them from providing adequate care. Emma Janssen has the story.
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