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Writer, Masters Public Policy, George Mason University, Lives in Alexandria, VA. Columns at https://www.thenews.com.pk/writer/mushtaq-rajpar
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Donald Trump has nominated celebrity physician Dr. Oz to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, alarming healthcare experts. "He's a supporter of Medicare Advantage and increasing privatization of Medicare," says Dr. Robert Steinbrook. www.democracynow.org/2024/11/20/d...

How fascinating it is.

"But turf wars, local resistance and logical staffing realities would make it impossible to round up 11 million people, experts said." @axios.com

There are an estimated 600,000 undocumented immigrants in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia whose futures are now more uncertain with President-elect Trump's promises for mass deportations. Reports @axios.com #WashingtonDC

Manhattan prosecutors said they will oppose a request by Donald Trump’s lawyers to dismiss his 34-count felony conviction but suggested they were open to postponing proceedings in the case until after the president-elect’s second term in the White House.

Pakistan has one of the highest rates of preterm birth and neonatal deaths in the world. Over 700 newborn babies die each day in Pakistan, with over 15 per cent linked to prematurity complications. @UNICEFROSA

Crime in #washingtonDC is down, however still 176 people killed this year 2024 homicides are down 28% compared to 2023, when the city closed out the year at a 26-year high in killings. homicides for the first time since 2020, as a COVID-era crime wave reverses course. Reports @axios.com

First time experienced driverless taxi in #Phoenix it was a fearless & smooth experience technology is unbelievable