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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell unveiled the Republican coronavirus relief plan on Monday as Congress scrambles to respond to a pandemic still wreaking havoc across the country. McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, said the legislation would include relief for jobless Americans, another direct payment to individuals of up $1,200, more Paycheck Protection Program small business loan funds and…

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain unveiled plans to tackle an “obesity time bomb” on Monday, banning TV and online adverts for junk food before 9.00 p.m., ending “buy one get one free” deals on such foods and putting calories on menus. FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves Downing Street in London, Britain, July 22,…

* Measures come after Johnson's battle with COVID-19 * Marks reversal from earlier stance on "nannying" politics * Measures to be introduced alongside broader health campaign LONDON, July 27 (Reuters) - Britain unveiled plans to tackle an "obesity time bomb" on Monday, banning TV and online adverts for junk food before 9.00 p.m., ending "buy…

Unable to land the big deal with Congress to curb drug costs, President Donald Trump on Friday moved on his own to allow imports of cheaper medicines, along with other limited steps that could have some election-year appeal.'Nothing like this has ever been done before because Big Pharma, with its vast power, would not let it…

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden on Tuesday unveiled a $775 billion plan intended to boost caregiving services for children, the disabled and the elderly. The plan would put $450 billion toward expanding choices for people to receive care at home or in “supportive community situations.” The plan would also eliminate the current waitlist…