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Republicans continue to push to get rid of Obamacare

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President Donald Trump and Republicans continue to push to get rid of Obamacare.  Concerns about preexisting conditions have been the biggest argument against the repeal, but keep in mind if the Republicans bill passes there will also be deep cuts to Medicaid which effect the elderly and disable.  The congressional budget office estimates that the Republican healthcare plan will cut Medicaid by 880 billion over 10  years.

 

DeKalb Sheriff public indecency in Piedmont Park

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DeKalb Sheriff Jeffrey Mann is out of jail on bond this morning after he was arrested this weekend for allegedly exposing himself in Piedmont Park.  Sheriff Mann has issed a statement stating that he is working with Atlanta police to clear the charges.

 

Former President Barack Obama is calling on Congress

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Former President Barack Obama is calling on Congress to stand up and fight any efforts to repeal Obamacare to protect the people in which getting rid of it will effect.

 

Florida Memorial University honors Trayvon Martin

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Florida University is honoring Trayvon Martin with a posthumous bachelor of science degree in aeronautical science with a concentration in flight education.  Florida Memorial University is saluting Trayvon and his parents Sabrina Fulton who graduated from the University with a English degree and Tracy Martin will accept the award for their son. The two have turned to advocacy work for victims of violence and their families, establishing the Trayvon Martin Foundation a social justice organization with headquarters on the campus.

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