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House Dems’ super PAC sparks Latino backlash in Oregon Apr 18, 2022

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A newly drawn House district offered the prospect of electing Oregon’s first Latina to Congress. Then a top super PAC unexpectedly swooped in. Sabrina Rodriguez reports.

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The changing demographics of the 'Chocolate City' Apr 15, 2022

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Gentrification has dramatically transformed Washington, D.C. — as a result, the city now has a smaller Black population. That decline mirrors a nationwide trend, nine of the 10 cities with the largest Black populations have also seen decreases in Black residents. Delece Smith-Barrow reports on the latest installment of The Recast’s Next Great Migration series: Washington, D.C.

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Why does insulin cost so much? Apr 14, 2022

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Insulin is what economists would call a super inelastic product — no matter what the cost is, people will pay for it because it's a life-saving medication. Two bills currently in Congress hope to drive down costs. Katherine Foley reports.

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Why your burger is so expensive Apr 13, 2022

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American consumers are seeing food prices rise at the fastest rate since 1981. Supply chain snarls, labor shortages and climate challenges — plus the conflict in Ukraine — share the blame. Steven Overly reports.

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Oligarchs can still stash money in real estate — for now Apr 12, 2022

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As political pressuregrows to crack down on Russian oligarchs, U.S.policymakers are taking a deeper look at an industry that has long avoided anti-money-laundering rules: real estate. POLITICO's Katy O'Donnell discusses the push in Congress to close foreign money loopholes.

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The FDA's food failure Apr 11, 2022

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A POLITICO investigation based on more than 50 interviews finds the FDA is failing to meet American consumers' expectations on food safety and nutrition. POLITICO's Helena Bottemiller Evich reports on the agency's structural flaws and the risks posed to Americans.

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The untold story of Afghanistan's female elite soldiers Apr 08, 2022

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Trained by the U.S. Army, a group of trailblazing Afghan women became a formidable military force during the war in Afghanistan. They now live scattered around the U.S., stuck in immigration limbo. Amanda Ripley reports.

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Tribes left behind by America's weed laws Apr 07, 2022

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Federal protections for state and territorial cannabis markets don't apply to Native American tribes. Natalie Fertig reports.

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5 key takeaways from U.N. climate report Apr 06, 2022

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On Monday, the U.N. offered a familiarly stark report card on the world’s progress on cutting emissions from the IPCC, which has been monitoring climate change since 1988. Despite the panel's regular reports about the consequences of burning fossil fuels, between 1990 and 2019 global emissions rose 54 percent and they are still rising. POLITICO's Karl Mathiesen reports.

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Amazon's telehealth gold rush Apr 05, 2022

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Amazon has been pushing into health care for years, starting with wearable health devices and pharmacy services. But the nationwide expansion of its “Amazon Care” service is its biggest move in the rapidly growing telehealth industry, which could grow to a $20 billion sector over the next five years. Emily Birnbaum reports.

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