Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. Congress is in recess until November. The January 6th Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday afternoon. Many expect.
Two months ago, Joe Biden signed an executive order encouraging states to use Medicaid to help cover costs for people who cross state borders for abortions. So far, no state has applied to do so.
Many fear that the US overturning Roe v. Wade could curb tenuous rights gains in the Philippines. Abortion policies in the country are some of the most restrictive in the world.
The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation funds agencies and programs in the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Education.