(The Center Square) - With Democrats taking control of Congress in 2027, leaders and advocates are calling for meaningful reforms to healthcare and policies that prioritize affordability.
Across the country, Democrats won sweeping victories in what is considered a rebuke of high gas and other prices amid the U.S. military conflict in Iran and President Donald Trump’s sinking approval rating.
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