Senate Republicans Block Bill on Women’s Right to IVF

Senate Republicans blocked legislation that would make it a right nationwide for women to access in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer forced a vote on the matter Thursday in an effort to drive an election-year…[#item_full_content]

Yellen: Large China Banks Mindful of US Russia Sanctions

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday that she believes the largest Chinese banks are mindful of U.S. sanctions against Russia and do not want to violate them, but added the U.S. will not rule out taking action if it deems it necessary. “I think that the…[#item_full_content]

Two children dead after undergoing routine medical procedures at Canadian hospital

A Canadian hospital is pausing scheduled tonsil and adenoid surgery for patients under 18 after two children who underwent the procedure died just after being discharged, officials said last week.  McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario treated both patients, Hamilton Health Sciences said in a June 7 statement. One child passed away the day after […]

Dem-backed IVF bill slammed by GOP as broad legislation fails in Senate vote

The Senate voted against a Democrat-backed bill that would have expanded access to and provide a “nationwide right” to in vitro fertilization (IVF) services.  The Senate voted 48 to 47 Thursday afternoon. The package’s failure came as no surprise, as Republicans were anticipated to block the legislation and said the bill was too broad as […]