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Congressional Bills Aim to Tackle Drug and Healthcare Provider Shortages in 2026
Two congressional bills aim to fix drug and healthcare provider shortages in 2026, but both are stalled by the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Here's what they do, why they're stuck, and who's paying the price.
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