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🌱 Why Medina’s congresswoman wants to stop AI in Medicare decisions

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  • Why Medina’s congresswoman wants to stop AI in Medicare decisions

Also on today's calendar: 9 to 5 Artisan Pop-Up at the Holiday Shop and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Breezy with periods of rain, with a high of 57 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 48, low: 43.
  • Thursday: Rain, with a high of 51 and low of 41 degrees.


📰 News we're reading

• Murray pushes to halt federal pilot adding AI to Medicare approvals (columbian.com) — Medina’s own U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene is backing Sen. Patty Murray’s push to stop a federal pilot that would use AI to help decide some Medicare approvals, including in Washington. Supporters say it cuts waste, but DelBene and other Democrats warn it could delay or deny needed care for seniors and people with disabilities.
   


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🗞 Nearby News

Bellevue

  • Interactive Game Show Venue to Open at Bellevue's Lincoln Square (downtownbellevue.com)
  • Man shot by Bellevue police officer lured cops with bogus 911 call, prosecutors say (seattletimes.com)
  • Weeks after huge layoff, Amazon makes new, smaller cut to WA workforce (seattletimes.com)

Mercer Island

  • Bluebirds earn medals at national cross country championships (mi-reporter.com)

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