Politico September 11, 2024
By Chelsea Cirruzzo and Ben Leonard

With Sophie Gardner and Daniel Payne

Driving The Day

HEALTH CARE, REVISITED — Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris relitigated the handling of the pandemic, plans for the Affordable Care Act and abortion in a historic presidential debate Tuesday night.

It was the first time Harris and Trump have met on the debate stage since Harris became the Democratic presidential candidate.

Here are three takeaways from last night’s debate:

What they didn’t say on abortion: Trump refused to say whether he would veto a national abortion ban, saying it would be impossible for Congress to pass, while Harris wouldn’t say which restrictions she would support on the procedure.

Tuesday night’s debate offered a sharp contrast between the...

Today's Sponsors

LEK
ZeOmega

Today's Sponsor

LEK

 
Topics: ACA (Affordable Care Act), Congress / White House, Govt Agencies, Healthcare System, Insurance, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Public Health / COVID
Seniors deserve timely access to care, not bureaucratic hurdles | Viewpoint
Trump names nominees to lead CDC, FDA, and his pick for surgeon general
Trump Nominates Physicians for CDC Director, Surgeon General
Rand roadblock: Biotech bill’s uncertain future
Advocate Health takes to Capitol Hill on hospital at home: 5 notes

Share This Article