Today in News History
On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1864, American Civil War: Confederate forces defeat Union forces during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during the Atlanta Campaign. In 1928, Rudy Perpich, American dentist and politician, 34th Governor of Minnesota (died 1995) was born. In 1950, The United States decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War. In 1957, Hurricane Audrey makes landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border, killing over 400 people, mainly in and around Cameron, Louisiana. In 1968, Kelly Ayotte, American lawyer and politician, New Hampshire Attorney General was born. In 1982, Space Shuttle Columbia launched from the Kennedy Space Center on the final research and development flight mission, STS-4. In 1988, Villa Tunari massacre: Bolivian anti-narcotics police kill nine to 12 and injure over a hundred protesting coca-growing peasants. In 2005, John T. Walton, American businessman, co-founded the Children's Scholarship Fund (born 1946) passed away. In 2014, At least fourteen people are killed when a Gas Authority of India Limited pipeline explodes in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. In 2024, U.S. president Joe Biden debates former U.S president Donald Trump. The debate leads to Biden's withdrawal from the election on July 21. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans
Legislators across the U.S. are trying to lower prescription costs by reining in big companies that handle drug coverage for health insurers
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