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The New York Times 6:00 pm on June 28, 2022
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‘No Magic Bullet’ for Preserving Abortion Access, Biden’s Health Secretary Says

With the White House under pressure to push back on the Supreme Court ruling on abortion, Xavier Becerra unveiled several steps aimed at protecting access to the procedure.

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The New York Times 7:00 am on June 26, 2022
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Abortion Pills Take the Spotlight as States Impose Abortion Bans

Demand for medication abortion is surging, setting the stage for new legal battles.

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The New York Times 7:06 pm on May 18, 2022
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Ashley Biden and Xavier Becerra Test Positive for the Coronavirus

Neither is considered a close contact to the first couple, according to the administration.

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The New York Times 7:00 am on March 19, 2022
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After Stumbles, Biden’s Health Secretary Seeks a Reboot

A lawyer by training, Xavier Becerra helped pass the Affordable Care Act as a congressman, but he is not steeped in infectious disease. His tenure will be defined by how he handles the fallout from Covid-19.

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The New York Times 11:47 pm on February 10, 2022
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Vacancies in Top Health and Science Jobs May Threaten Biden’s Agenda

President Biden came into office vowing to respect science, but openings in crucial jobs could hamper progress on medical and technological research.

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The New York Times 10:55 pm on May 24, 2021
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Democrats Quieter About Migrant Children Detention

House Democrats led angry efforts to denounce the Trump administration’s treatment of migrant children. With the issue bedeviling President Biden, they are voicing worries privately.

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The New York Times 9:30 pm on May 10, 2021
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Biden Administration Restores Rights for Transgender Patients

Officials invited people subject to health care discrimination to file complaints. But formal rule-making will be needed before a Trump-era policy can be fully reversed.

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The New York Times 8:44 pm on March 24, 2021
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Rob Bonta Is Named Attorney General in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Mr. Bonta, an East Bay assemblyman, to fill the remaining term of Xavier Becerra, who became the U.S. Health and Human Services secretary last week.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on March 22, 2021
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Menthol Cigarettes Kill Many Black People. A Ban May Finally Be Near.

Advocates are hoping that President Biden will soon come out in favor of banning mint-flavored cigarettes and other tobacco products.

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The New York Times 5:11 pm on March 17, 2021
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Culture Wars Leave Biden Posts in Department of Health and Human Services Vacant

Fights over President Biden’s nominees to lead the Department of Health and Human Services have centered on transgender policies, abortion and contraception coverage.

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The New York Times 4:14 pm on March 17, 2021
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U.S. Health Agency Jobs Go Unfilled

Fights over President Biden’s nominees to lead the Department of Health and Human Services have centered on transgender policies, abortion and contraception coverage.

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The New York Times 6:55 pm on March 15, 2021
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California Sues Nursing Home Chain, Saying It Manipulated Ratings System

The lawsuit, filed by the state attorney general and other prosecutors, accuses Brookdale Senior Living of gaming Medicare’s ubiquitous star-rating system.

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The New York Times 5:08 pm on March 15, 2021
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California Sues Brookdale Senior Living, the Nursing Home Operator

The lawsuit, filed by the state attorney general and other prosecutors, accuses Brookdale Senior Living of gaming Medicare’s ubiquitous star-rating system.

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The New York Times 3:04 am on February 24, 2021
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California Wins Court Victory for Its Net Neutrality Law

A federal judge’s ruling can allow the state to go ahead with its law while a lawsuit works its way through the courts.

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The New York Times 11:27 pm on February 23, 2021
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With Biden Behind on Confirmations, Senators Are Overloaded With Hearings

Senators pressed through hours of backlogged confirmation hearings on Tuesday as pressure intensified to get the president’s cabinet picks through the process.

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The New York Times 12:01 am on January 26, 2021
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Former T.S.A. Agent Convicted of Tricking Woman Into Showing Her Breasts

Johnathon Lomeli was sentenced to 60 days in jail after he pleaded no contest to false imprisonment of a woman during a security screening at Los Angeles International Airport in June 2019.

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The New York Times 10:00 am on December 10, 2020
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Becerra Supports ‘Medicare for All,’ and Could Help States Get There

Waivers can expand health care offerings without need for congressional approval, but the challenge will be how to pay for them.

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The New York Times 1:47 pm on December 9, 2020
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Xavier Becerra’s Move to the Biden Administration

Wednesday: A closer look at the attorney general’s ascension. Also: “Best Of” lists in 2020.

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The New York Times 2:10 pm on December 8, 2020
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Coronavirus in California: More Stay-at-Home Orders Imposed

Tuesday: Yes, it seems, but experts say now is not the time to “play the blame game.” Also: More on Xavier Becerra’s ascendancy.

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The New York Times 10:00 am on December 8, 2020
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Xavier Becerra, Surprise Pick to Run H.H.S., Is ‘the Latino Joe Biden’

Mr. Becerra was the first in his family to go to college. As attorney general of California, he took on the Trump administration on nearly every front. But can he take on the pandemic?

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The New York Times 10:49 pm on December 7, 2020
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California, Vaccines, Georgia: Your Monday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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The New York Times 6:46 pm on December 7, 2020
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Xavier Becerra Brings Environmental Justice to Forefront

Joseph R. Biden, Jr.’s choice to run the Department of Health and Human Services is the first state attorney general to create an environmental justice bureau.

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The New York Times 11:05 pm on December 6, 2020
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Biden Picks Xavier Becerra to Lead Health and Human Services

The selection of Mr. Becerra, the California attorney general, is a surprise. If confirmed, he will face a daunting challenge in leading the department at a critical moment in the pandemic.

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The New York Times 7:10 pm on November 29, 2020
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One Seat, Competing Pressures as Newsom Considers Senate Pick

Alex Padilla, California’s secretary of state, has emerged as the front-runner to succeed Kamala Harris. But Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to be in no rush to make his choice.

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The New York Times 9:15 pm on August 14, 2020
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California’s Ban on High-Capacity Magazines Violates the Second Amendment, Court Rules

Supporters of tougher gun laws called the ruling a dangerous infringement on the ability of states to protect their residents from mass shootings.

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The New York Times 9:15 pm on August 14, 2020
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Federal Court Rules California’s Ban on High-Capacity Magazines Violates 2nd Amendment

Supporters of tougher gun laws called the ruling a dangerous infringement on the ability of states to protect their residents from mass shootings.

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The New York Times 5:51 pm on August 13, 2020
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Who Would Replace Kamala Harris in the Senate for California? Let the Jockeying Begin

As the Democratic vice-presidential nominee hits the campaign trail, a race to replace her kicks off.

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The New York Times 6:57 pm on August 11, 2020
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Murder Charges Over Stillbirth in California Set Off Heated Legal Battle

Can women be prosecuted for murder after a stillbirth? The case of Chelsea Becker in Kings County hinges on the courts’ interpretation of a small subsection in the state’s penal code.

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The New York Times 2:23 pm on July 10, 2020
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Sutter Health’s Request to Delay $575 Million Settlement Is Denied

The large California hospital system wanted to postpone an agreement reached in a state antitrust case, as coronavirus cases rise.

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The New York Times 5:54 am on June 26, 2020
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Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Strike Down Affordable Care Act

If successful, the move would permanently end the health insurance program popularly known as Obamacare and wipe out coverage for as many as 23 million Americans.

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The New York Times 8:41 pm on May 27, 2020
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States Sue to Block Trump From Weakening Fuel Economy Rules

At stake in the lawsuit is the single biggest effort by the United States to fight the climate crisis.

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The New York Times 5:41 pm on May 5, 2020
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California Sues Uber and Lyft, Claiming Workers Are Misclassified

The ride-hailing companies are accused of defying a new state law that says gig workers should be treated as employees.

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