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Duluth bans 'conversion therapy' for minors
Advocacy groups have been trying get state and local governments to prohibit the therapy from being used on minors. The controversial treatment is designed to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of a person. Duluth’s action follows a similar ordinance just passed in Minneapolis.
Congress considers bipartisan compromise legislation on surprise medical bills
Lawmakers in both parties are trying to balance the competing needs of powerful stakeholders and consumers stuck with high bills. Despite progress, many insiders expect work to continue into 2020.
Government extends open enrollment for ACA health plans, but only for 36 hours
The deadline for enrolling in health plans on Healthcare.gov was supposed to be Sunday. But the federal agency in charge reopened the sign-up period, after an outcry over technical glitches.