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State AGs ask Congress to replace law on substance use disorder records

The National Association of Attorneys General wants the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to get rid of decades-old regulations preventing doctors from knowing patient addiction treatment histories. In a letter to congressional leaders, 39 state AGs called on Congress to “replace the cumbersome, out-of-date, privacy rules contained in 42 CFR Part 2 with the… Read More: State AGs ask Congress to replace law on substance use… »

Blow for Trump as Congress is split in US midterms

Donald Trump has hailed the Republicans’ performance in the US midterm elections as a “tremendous success” – despite losing overall control of Congress. The Democrats are projected to take back control of the House of Representatives, meaning the president now faces a much tougher time putting his agenda into action. But Mr Trump – who… Read More: Blow for Trump as Congress is split in US midterms »