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Patch Morning Briefing: More Health Care Criticism; CIA Leaking Fallout; Women's Protest Arrests
Plus: Daylight Saving Time, Trump and Dr. Seuss and more.
Good morning, Patchers, and happy Thursday. Here's what you need to know to start your day.
Health Groups Denounce GOP Bill As Its Backers Scramble
Opposition to President Trump's health care bill continues to mount, with doctors and hospitals speaking out against the proposed legislation. A group of hospitals wrote lawmakers to say they believe the bill would lead to more people without insurance and said they could not support it "as currently written." (The New York Times)
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Hospitals, nursing homes, physicians, patient advocates all releasing statements that AHCA is unworkable. AMA's letter is below. pic.twitter.com/lhnbVrc87g
— Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) March 8, 2017
CIA Scrambles To Contain Damage From WikiLeaks Documents
The CIA is in damage control mode after a document dump from Wikileaks exposed the agency's tactics for spying on people through their phones, computers and smart TVs. Meanwhile, the FBI is on a hunt to find out who the leakers are. (The New York Times)
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NYC 'Day Without A Woman': 13 Protesters Arrested At Trump Hotel
As women around the country took part in Wednesday's "A Day Without A Woman," at least 13 demonstrators, including activist Linda Sarsour, were arrested outside of Trump International Hotel in New York City's Columbus Circle. (Patch)
We are not sure what precinct we are being taken to at the moment. But we are together, reSisters. #DayWithoutAWoman pic.twitter.com/r10WBikdl8
— Women's March (@womensmarch) March 8, 2017
Quick Hits
- Daylight Saving Time 2017: When Does Time Change? (Patch)
- 5 Things President Trump Can Learn From Dr. Seuss (Patch)
- This Is Your Pet On Marijuana (Patch)
And This
Fake Tweets: New Trump Twitter Bash Is A Falsehood About Obama
His press secretary admitted that President Trump's tweet about Guantanamo Bay detainees who have "have returned to the battlefield" is false. The tweet, though, remains up and live for his more than 26 million followers. (Patch)
Jared Kushner's Conflicts Of Interest Questioned By Democratic Lawmakers
They want to know more about his financial holdings. (Patch)
7 Things We Don't Know About The Republican Health Care Plan
There are still a lot of questions about the GOP's plan for health care. (Patch)
When The Weekend Is Just Two Days Away
THAT TAIL THO pic.twitter.com/NDKoQvIcnL
— Cute Animals (@CuteAnimaIPic) March 9, 2017
A Few More
- Video Games Have No Long-Term Effect On Aggression Or Empathy Levels: Study (Patch)
- TMZ Founder Met With Trump Because He Wants to Interview Tom Brady (Patch)
- Sen. Tim Kaine's Son Arrested In Saint Paul At Trump Rally (Patch)
Famous Birthdays
1943 — Bobby Fischer, chess champion
1987 — Bow Wow, rapper
On This Day In History
1959 – The Barbie doll debuts, going on display at the American International Toy Fair in New York.
2011 – Space Shuttle Discovery makes its final landing.
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