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Biden to push for Austin Tice return as Assad flees Syria: 'We think we can get him back'


Published on 2024-12-08 14:40:37 - Charlotte Observer
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  • Assad's regime could present an opportunity to bring home the journalist more than 12 years after he traveled to Syria to cover its descent into war.

The article from The Charlotte Observer discusses the ongoing debate over the expansion of Medicaid in North Carolina, which has been a contentious issue for years. Despite a bipartisan agreement in March to expand Medicaid, the expansion is contingent on the passage of a state budget, which has not yet been finalized. The delay stems from disagreements between the Republican-led General Assembly and Democratic Governor Roy Cooper, particularly over issues like tax cuts and education funding. The expansion would provide health insurance to approximately 600,000 low-income adults, but political negotiations have stalled progress. Governor Cooper has urged for a swift resolution, emphasizing the health and economic benefits of Medicaid expansion, while Republican leaders have expressed concerns about the financial implications and the need for a comprehensive budget deal.

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