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Doug Heller, director of insurance with the Consumer Federation of America, a research and advocacy nonprofit. He was referring to the decisions by insurance companies to pull out of some states due to increased risk from natural disasters, pointing to increased risks due to climate change. (Stateline — June 5, 2024)
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Dean Phillips, a member of Congress from Minnesota, referring to the conviction of former President Donald Trump. Phillips is a Democrat, but he has joined a number of Republicans who are calling for New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul to pardon Trump. (The Center Square — June 3, 2024)
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U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, in her announcement that she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is undergoing treatment. The 74-year-old Texas Democrat first took office in 1995 and is seeking her 16th term. (Associated Press — June 3, 2024)
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Amanda Zurawski, regarding the lawsuit that she and more than 20 other women filed against Texas for its restrictive abortion ban. Zurawski was told that she had a condition which meant that her baby would not survive, but she was forced to wait until she was diagnosed with a life-threatening case of sepsis before an abortion was provided. The lawsuit didn’t aim to repeal the abortion ban, but gain more clarity on when exceptions are allowed. The Texas Supreme Court rejected the challenge unanimously. (Associated Press — May 31, 2024)
