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*Mora, Edwin (November 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2018/11/09/usaid-urges-christians-other-minorities-to-return-to-iraq-america-is-on-the-ground/ USAID Urges Christians, Other Minorities to Return to Iraq: ‘America Is on the Ground’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 20, 2018.</ref> and the HHS had become a strong defender of [[religious freedom]] by January 2018.<ref name="ArmourWSJ4/13/18"/><ref name="HHSadvocate"/><ref>Multiple references:
 
*Mora, Edwin (November 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2018/11/09/usaid-urges-christians-other-minorities-to-return-to-iraq-america-is-on-the-ground/ USAID Urges Christians, Other Minorities to Return to Iraq: ‘America Is on the Ground’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 20, 2018.</ref> and the HHS had become a strong defender of [[religious freedom]] by January 2018.<ref name="ArmourWSJ4/13/18"/><ref name="HHSadvocate"/><ref>Multiple references:
 
*Strand, Paul (January 17, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/january/hhs-will-fight-hard-to-protect-religious-and-moral-objections-in-health-care Trump's New Healthcare Move: 'We Will Not Allow People of Faith to Be Targeted, Bullied or Silenced']. ''CBN News''. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
 
*Strand, Paul (January 17, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/january/hhs-will-fight-hard-to-protect-religious-and-moral-objections-in-health-care Trump's New Healthcare Move: 'We Will Not Allow People of Faith to Be Targeted, Bullied or Silenced']. ''CBN News''. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
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*Diamond, Dan (January 22, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/22/trump-religious-activists-hhs-351735 The religious activists on the rise inside Trump's health department]. ''Politico''. Retrieved January 22, 2018.</ref> Meanwhile, in the [[Department of Housing and Urban Development]], Secretary [[Ben Carson]] worked to advance a conservative agenda.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Diamond, Dan (January 22, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/22/trump-religious-activists-hhs-351735 The religious activists on the rise inside Trump's health department]. ''Politico''. Retrieved January 22, 2018.</ref>
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*Wasinger, Robert (April 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/01/wasinger-ben-carsons-quiet-effective-reforms/ Wasinger: Ben Carson’s Quiet but Effective Reforms]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
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*Starr, Penny (November 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/19/trumps-hud-people-share-stories-escaping-poverty-public-housing/ Trump’s HUD: People Share Stories of Escaping Poverty, Public Housing]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 19, 2018.</ref> The Trump Administration also took steps to encourage Americans to opt out of Obamacare and receive less expensive plans.<ref>Pappas, Alex (August 10, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/10/obamacare-double-whammy-two-big-trump-changes-could-spur-insurance-exchange-exodus.html ObamaCare Double Whammy: Two big Trump changes could spur insurance exchange exodus]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 10, 2018.<br>See also:
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*Parker, Elaine (August 13, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/trump-administrations-healthcare-reforms-are-a-victory-for-working-americans Trump administration's healthcare reforms are a victory for working Americans]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
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*Haskins, Justin (August 22, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/402858-the-trump-administration-is-saving-millions-of-americans-from-obamacare The Trump administration is saving millions of Americans from ObamaCare]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
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*Ellis, Ryan (October 26, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trump-is-making-obamacare-optional Trump is making Obamacare optional]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
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*Hillyer, Quin (January 23, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trump-deserves-more-credit-for-health-policy-improvements Trump deserves more credit for health policy improvements]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
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*Moran, Sean (February 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/09/study-trumps-obamacare-reforms-will-save-americans-450-billion/ Study: Trump’s Obamacare Reforms Will Save Americans $450 Billion]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
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*Howell, Tom (February 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/feb/8/wh-economic-council-trump-isnt-sabotaging-obamacar/ WH economic council: Trump isn't 'sabotaging' Obamacare]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
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*Weixel, Nathaniel (February 8, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/429142-white-house-report-administration-not-sabotaging-obamacare White House report: Administration not sabotaging ObamaCare]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
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*Leonard, Kimberly (February 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trumpcare-plans-are-working ‘Trumpcare’ plans are working]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
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Unable to repeal ObamaCare, the Trump Administration was able to stabilize it:
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*Howell, Tom (October 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/11/obamacare-enjoys-resurgence-under-donald-trump/ Obamacare enjoys surprising resurgence under Trump: 'This is by no means a celebration']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
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ObamaCare enrollments significantly declined in 2018, something some observers attributed to the Trump Administration's policies:
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*Persons, Sally (December 12, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/obamacare-enrollment-drops-amid-trump-attacks-but-future-of-program-unclear ObamaCare enrollment drops amid Trump attacks – but future of program unclear]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
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*Mikelionis, Lukas (November 29, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/obamacares-sign-ups-drop-amid-trump-administration-efforts-booming-economy Obamacare's sign-ups drop amid Trump administration efforts, booming economy: report]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
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*Demko, Paul (November 28, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/story/2018/11/28/obamacare-insurance-numbers-drop-995227 Trump may finally be undermining Obamacare]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
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*Hellmann, Jessie (December 12, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/421011-obamacare-sign-ups-surge-in-final-weeks-but-still-lag-behind-last-years ObamaCare sign-ups surge in final weeks but lag last year's numbers]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
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*Howell, Tom (December 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/dec/12/healthcaregov-signups-500k-behind-last-years-pace/ HealthCare.gov signups 500K behind last year's pace]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
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*Moran, Sean (December 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/19/obamacare-enrollment-down-300000-compared-to-2018/ Obamacare Enrollment Down 300,000 Compared to 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
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*Howell, Tom (December 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/dec/19/healthcaregov-signups-finish-85-million-down-300k/ HealthCare.gov signups finish at 8.5 million -- down 300K]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
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*Re, Gregg (December 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/obamacare-despite-court-ruling-and-claims-of-gop-sabotage-posts-solid-enrollment-numbers ObamaCare, despite court ruling and claims of GOP sabotage, posts solid enrollment numbers]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
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Regarding prices for short-term healthcare plans:
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*Moran, Sean (January 25, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/25/study-short-term-health-plans-80-percent-cheaper-than-obamacare/ Study: Short-Term Health Plans 80 Percent Cheaper than Obamacare]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 25, 2019.</ref> The Trump Administration also tried to fight rising drug prices,<ref>Multiple references:
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*Pear, Robert (July 23, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/23/us/politics/trump-drug-prices.html How the Trump Administration Is Browbeating Big Pharma on Drug Prices]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
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*[https://www.wsj.com/articles/sticking-it-to-pharmawith-competition-1542674076 Sticking it to Pharma—With Competition]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. November 19, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.</ref><ref name="DrugPricingFight">Weixel, Nathaniel (October 17, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/411755-trump-officials-ratchet-up-drug-pricing-fight Trump officials ratchet up drug pricing fight]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.</ref> and in 2018, drug prices declined by the largest percentage in forty-six years.<ref name="Largest46Years">Moran, Sean (February 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/05/fact-check-yes-prescription-drugs-dropped-by-largest-in-46-years-under-trump/ Fact Check: Yes, Prescription Drugs Dropped by Largest % in 46 Years Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 6, 2019.</ref> In 2018, the number of drug overdose deaths fell for the first time since 1990.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Wu Tan, Shen (July 17, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/17/centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-numbers/ CDC numbers suggest opioid crisis may be cresting]. The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Pentchoukov, Ivan (July 18, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/drug-overdose-deaths-decline-for-the-first-time-since-1990_3007434.html Drug Overdose Deaths in US Decline for First Time Since 1990]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Stobbe, Mike (July 17, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/f73358f266b84992902b660a94002c76 Number of US overdose deaths appears to be falling]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Morrison, Cassidy (July 17, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/drug-overdose-deaths-see-first-decline-in-decades Drug overdose deaths see first decline in decades]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Goodnough, Abby; Katz, Josh; Sanger-Katz, Margot (July 17, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/07/17/upshot/drug-overdose-deaths-fall.html Drug Overdose Deaths Drop in U.S. for First Time Since 1990]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Ingraham, Christopher (July 17, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/07/17/drug-overdoses-fell-significantly-first-time-decades-provisional-cdc-data-show/ Drug overdoses fell significantly in 2018 for first time in decades, provisional CDC data show]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*[https://www.breitbart.com/health/2019/07/18/drug-overdose-deaths-fall-in-u-s-for-first-time-in-nearly-three-decades/ Drug Overdose Deaths Fall in U.S. for First Time in Nearly Three Decades]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 18, 2019. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Morrison, Cassidy (August 20, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/war-on-drugs-win-opioid-and-heroin-abuse-declined-last-year War on drugs win: Opioid and heroin abuse declined last year]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
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*Enright, Matt (July 22, 2019). [https://qctimes.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/opioid-deaths-in-iowa-are-down-percent-tighter-regulations-have/article_4afed557-ae00-5c73-9234-cf558966818e.html Opioid deaths in Iowa are down 33 percent. Tighter regulations have helped.] ''Quad-City Times''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Kamp, Jon (June 26, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/overdose-deaths-likely-to-fall-for-first-time-since-1990-11561541406 Overdose Deaths Likely to Fall for First Time Since 1990]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.</ref>
      
===Legislation signed, 2018===
 
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*Strode, Tom (February 12, 2018). [http://www.bpnews.net/50353/fema-funds-for-disasterstricken-churches-now-law FEMA funds for disaster-stricken churches now law]. ''Baptist Press''. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
 
*Strode, Tom (February 12, 2018). [http://www.bpnews.net/50353/fema-funds-for-disasterstricken-churches-now-law FEMA funds for disaster-stricken churches now law]. ''Baptist Press''. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
 
*Green, Emma (February 9, 2018). [https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/02/fema-funding-churches/552941/ The Government Gets Into the Church-Rebuilding Business]. ''The Atlantic''. Retrieved February 26, 2018.</ref>
 
*Green, Emma (February 9, 2018). [https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/02/fema-funding-churches/552941/ The Government Gets Into the Church-Rebuilding Business]. ''The Atlantic''. Retrieved February 26, 2018.</ref>
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*May 30, 2018—President Trump signed the [[Right to Try Act]] of 2017 into law, which gave terminally ill patients the right to try experimental treatments without full approval from the [[Food and Drug Administration]].<ref>Multiple references:
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*Singman, Brooke (May 30, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/30/trump-signs-right-to-try-says-it-will-save-tremendous-number-lives.html Trump signs 'Right to Try,' says it will save 'tremendous number of lives']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
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*Miller, S.A.; Howell, Tom (May 30, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/30/trump-signs-right-to-try-law-terminally-ill/ Trump gives terminally ill access to experimental drugs with ‘Right to Try’ law]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
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*Tennant, Michael (May 31, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/health-care/item/29173-trump-signs-law-letting-terminally-ill-patients-try-experimental-drugs Trump Signs Law Letting Terminally Ill Patients Try Experimental Drugs]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
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*Hellmann, Jessie (May 30, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/389908-trump-signs-right-to-try-bill-for-terminally-ill-patients Trump signs 'right to try' drug bill]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
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*Heretik, Jack (May 30, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/politics/trump-signs-right-try-act-law/ Trump Signs ‘Right to Try Act’ Into Law]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
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*Fritze, John (May 30, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/05/30/trump-signs-right-try-experimental-drugs-terminal-patients/655954002/ President Trump signs 'right to try' law to get experiment drugs for terminal patients]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
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*Earl, Jennifer (May 30, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/30/what-is-right-to-try-look-at-drug-law-trump-supports.html What is 'Right to Try'? A look at the drug law Trump supports]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
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*O'Reilly, Andrew (June 26, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/millennial-fighting-cancer-thanks-trump-for-right-to-try-during-faith-conference-appearance Millennial fighting cancer thanks Trump for ‘Right to Try’ during faith conference appearance]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 26, 2019.</ref>
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*October 10, 2018—President Trump signed two bills into law, both of them banning "gag clauses" that disallow pharmacists from telling patients that they can pay less for prescriptions by not using their insurance.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Howell, Tom (October 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/10/donald-trump-signs-bipartisan-bills-boost-drug-pri/ Trump signs bipartisan bills to boost drug-pricing transparency]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
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*Hellmann, Jessie (October 10, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/410813-trump-signs-bills-banning-drug-pricing-gag-clauses Trump signs bills banning drug pricing 'gag clauses']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
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*Kellum, Holly (October 10, 2018). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-signs-bills-to-eliminate-pharmacy-gag-orders_2685756.html Trump Signs Bills to Eliminate Pharmacy Gag Orders]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
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*[https://www.apnews.com/8a8c512b3db449e4b878adb031495bcd Trump signs bills to help patients stop overpaying for drugs]. ''Associated Press''. October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
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*Pear, Robert (October 10, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/10/us/politics/trump-health-insurance-drug-costs.html Trump Signs New Laws Aimed at Drug Costs and Battles Democrats on Medicare]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.</ref>
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*October 24, 2018—President Trump signed into law a major bill combatting the opioid crisis through several different measures.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Hein, Alexandria (October 24, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/health/trump-signs-bipartisan-opioid-bill-aimed-at-curbing-national-crisis Trump signs bipartisan opioid bill aimed at curbing national crisis]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
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*Howell, Tom (October 24, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/24/trump-signs-sweeping-opioids-bill/ Trump signs sweeping opioids bill, says effort will make 'big dent' in deadly crisis]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
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*Kellum, Holly (October 24, 2018). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-signs-6b-package-of-bipartisan-opioid-bills_2698267.html Trump Signs $6 Billion Package of Bipartisan Opioid Bills]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
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*Damron, Aryssa (October 24, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/politics/trump-signs-sweeping-bipartisan-opioid-bill-law-combat-drug-crisis/ Trump Signs Sweeping Bipartisan Opioid Bill Into Law to ‘Combat Drug Crisis’]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
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*Hellmann, Jessie (October 24, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/412991-trump-signs-sweeping-bill-aimed-at-tackling-opioid-crisis Trump signs sweeping bill aimed at tackling opioid crisis]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
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*Abutaleb, Yasmeen (October 24, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-opioids/trump-enacts-anti-opioid-abuse-package-in-rare-bipartisan-step-idUSKCN1MY195 Trump enacts anti-opioid abuse package in rare bipartisan step]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
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*[https://www.apnews.com/fa40aa02cb4c49368c410b8c35a65fd9 Trump signs bill to confront opioid crisis]. ''Associated Press''. October 25, 2018. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
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*Fritze, John; Jackson, David (October 24, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/10/24/donald-trump-opioids-bill-includes-changes-trafficking-treatment/1752329002/ What's included in the opioids bill signed by President Trump]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved October 25, 2018.</ref>
   
*December 11, 2018—President Trump signed the Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act into law, which ensured that U.S. aid to the Middle East would reach Christians and other religious minorities, and it authorized the government to directly fund faith-based groups and other NGOs working in the region.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*December 11, 2018—President Trump signed the Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act into law, which ensured that U.S. aid to the Middle East would reach Christians and other religious minorities, and it authorized the government to directly fund faith-based groups and other NGOs working in the region.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Klukowski, Ken (December 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/12/donald-trump-signs-genocide-relief-act-christians-iraq-syria/ Donald Trump Signs Genocide Relief Act for Christians in Iraq and Syria]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
 
*Klukowski, Ken (December 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/12/donald-trump-signs-genocide-relief-act-christians-iraq-syria/ Donald Trump Signs Genocide Relief Act for Christians in Iraq and Syria]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
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===Executive actions, 2018===
 
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The Trump Administration took several actions related to healthcare and welfare:
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*January 11, 2018—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a guidance that made it easier for states to enact programs requiring Medicaid recipients to work in order to continue receiving those benefits.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Moran, Sean (January 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/11/trump-allows-states-implement-work-requirements-medicaid/ Trump Allows States to Implement Work Requirements for Medicaid]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
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*Singman, Brooke (January 11, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/11/major-shift-as-trump-opens-way-for-medicaid-work-requirement.html Trump administration opens door to allowing Medicaid work requirements]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
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*Abutaleb, Yasmeen (January 11, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-medicaid/trump-administration-to-let-states-adopt-medicaid-work-requirements-idUSKBN1F01AH Trump administration to let states adopt Medicaid work requirements]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
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*Howell Jr., Tom (January 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/11/trump-admin-offers-roadmap-medicaid-work-requireme/ Trump allows states to require able-bodied Medicaid recipients to seek employment]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 12, 2018.</ref>
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*The USDA took several steps to protect against fraud in its food stamp programs, including hiring a "chief integrity officer" to oversee those efforts.<ref>Rodriquez, Katherine (March 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/31/usda-hires-integrity-officer-to-fight-fraud-in-food-stamp-program/ USDA Hires ‘Integrity Officer’ to Fight Fraud in Food Stamp Program]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 31, 2018.</ref>
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*April 9, 2018—The HHS released two new ObamaCare regulations that expanded exemptions to the individual mandate and gave the states more flexibility.<ref>Multiple references:
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*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-regulation/trump-administration-issues-rule-further-watering-down-obamacare-idUSKBN1HG384 Trump administration issues rule further watering down Obamacare]. ''Reuters''. April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
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*Howell, Tom (April 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/9/obamacare-penalty-carve-outs-expanded-trump-admini/ Trump administration expands Obamacare penalty carve-outs]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
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*Sullivan, Peter (April 9, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/382364-trump-officials-create-new-exemptions-to-obamacare-mandate Trump officials create new exemptions to ObamaCare mandate]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
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*Armour, Stephanie (April 9, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-allows-states-to-narrow-aca-coverage-1523316498 Trump Administration Allows States to Narrow ACA Coverage]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
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*King, Robert (April 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-releases-new-ways-for-states-to-skirt-obamacare-rules Trump administration releases new ways for states to skirt Obamacare rules]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
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*King, Robert (April 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/americans-get-more-ways-to-avoid-obamacare-penalty Americans get more ways to avoid Obamacare penalty]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
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Pro-life individuals also received an exemption from the individual mandate if the only plans available included abortion coverage:
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*Popik, Jennifer (April 13, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-pro-lifers-can-avoid-obamacare-penalty-for-2018 Trump: Pro-lifers can avoid Obamacare penalty for 2018]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
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*Vinik, Danny (April 13, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/agenda/story/2018/04/13/trump-policy-infrastructure-obamacare-trade-000652 5 things Trump did this week while you weren't looking]. ''Politico''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.</ref>
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*April 10, 2018—President Trump signed an executive order calling for a government-wide review of welfare programs for the purpose of ensuring that they help Americans find work and escape poverty. The order also called on the federal government to create or strengthen work requirements for its welfare programs.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Samuels, Brett (April 10, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/382557-trump-signs-order-calling-for-work-requirements-in-welfare-programs Trump signs order calling for work requirements in welfare programs]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
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*Boyer, Dave (April 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/10/donald-trump-orders-top-bottom-review-welfare-prog/ Trump orders top-to-bottom review of welfare programs]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
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*Radnofsky, Louise (April 10, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-to-sign-executive-order-for-revamp-of-federal-aid-programs-1523380645 Trump Signs Executive Order for Revamp of Federal Aid Programs]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
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*Lehman, Charles Fain (April 11, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/trump-signs-eo-emphasize-work-requirements-welfare/ Trump Signs EO to Emphasize Work Requirements for Welfare]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
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*Arter, Melanie (April 11, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/melanie-arter/trump-signs-welfare-reform-executive-order Trump Signs Welfare Reform Executive Order]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
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*[https://www.breitbart.com/news/trump-signs-executive-order-pushing-work-for-welfare/ Trump signs executive order pushing work for welfare]. ''Breitbart News''. April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
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*Weixel, Nathaniel (April 14, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/383106-trump-order-targets-wide-swathe-of-public-assistance-programs Trump order targets wide swathe of public assistance programs]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.</ref>
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*June 19, 2018—The Labor Department finalized a new rule – resulting from an executive order President Trump signed in October 2017 – expanding association health plans so that small business owners join together to buy health insurance plans outside of ObamaCare's strict regulations.<ref name="Association2018">Multiple references:
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*Howell, Tom (June 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/19/trump-opens-association-plans-across-state-lines/ Trump opens door to sale of 'association' health plans across state lines]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
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*Moran, Sean (June 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/19/trump-expands-association-health-plans-department-labor-rule/ Trump Expands Association Plans with ‘Biggest Free-Market Health Care Reform in a Generation’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
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*Tennant, Michael (June 20, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/health-care/item/29316-trump-allows-more-small-businesses-to-join-forces-to-get-health-insurance Trump Allows More Small Businesses to Join Forces to Get Health Insurance]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
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*Moynihan, Lydia (June 19, 2018). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/labor-department-to-ok-obamacare-alternatives ObamaCare alternative coming from Labor Department]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
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*Armour, Stephanie (June 19, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-trump-administration-rule-to-expand-access-to-health-plans-without-aca-protections-1529414100 New Trump Administration Rule to Expand Access to Health Plans Without ACA Protections]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
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*Sullivan, Peter (June 19, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/392959-trump-officials-move-to-expand-non-obamacare-health-plans Trump officials move to expand non-ObamaCare health plans]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
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*Abutaleb, Yasmeen (June 19, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-insurance/trump-administration-puts-skimpy-health-insurance-plans-in-place-idUSKBN1JF2AQ Trump administration puts skimpy health insurance plans in place]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
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*Pear, Robert (June 19, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/19/us/politics/trump-affordable-care-act-health-insurance.html New Trump Rule Rolls Back Protections of the Affordable Care Act]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
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*[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-06-21/pdf/2018-12992.pdf Definition of ‘‘Employer’’ Under Section 3(5) of ERISA—Association Health Plans]. ''Federal Register''. June 21, 2018. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
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*De Lea, Brittany (June 19, 2018). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trumps-obamacare-alternative-to-save-small-businesses-big-money Trump’s ObamaCare alternative to save small businesses big money]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
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*Klein, Roger D. (June 20, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/393214-new-labor-rule-will-be-a-big-health-care-boon-for-small-businesses New Labor rule will be a big health care boon for small businesses]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
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*Ortiz, Alfredo; Price, Tom (June 22, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/393549-small-businesses-just-scored-a-win-on-health-care-costs Small businesses just scored a win on health-care costs]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
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*Ortiz, Alfredo (November 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/05/ortiz-reforms-making-small-business-employees-healthier-and-wealthier/ Ortiz: Reforms Making Small Business Employees Healthier and Wealthier]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''RealClear Policy''). Retrieved November 6, 2018.</ref>
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*July 10, 2018—The Trump Administration announced it would cut funding for Obamacare outreach from $36.8 million to $10 million – the funding was at $62.5 million before the Trump Administration began cutting it in 2017.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Howell, Tom (July 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/10/obamacare-navigator-program-cut-further-trump-admi/ Trump administration announces further cuts to Obamacare 'navigator' program]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
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*Sullivan, Peter (July 10, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/396379-trump-officials-cut-funding-for-obamacare-outreach-groups Trump officials again slash funding for ObamaCare outreach groups]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
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*Armour, Stephanie (July 10, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-slashes-funds-for-aca-outreach-1531272043 Trump Administration Slashes Funds for ACA Outreach]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
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*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-obamacare/trump-administration-cuts-grants-to-help-people-get-obamacare-idUSKBN1K102W Trump administration cuts grants to help people get Obamacare]. ''Reuters''. July 10, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
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*Alltucker, Ken (July 10, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/07/10/obamacare-cuts-mean-groups-have-less-sign-up-customers/773728002/ Trump administration slashes funding for Obamacare outreach program]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
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*King, Robert (October 26, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-confirms-it-wont-restore-ad-funding-for-obamacare-for-2019 Trump administration confirms it won't restore ad funding for Obamacare for 2019]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 27, 2018.</ref>
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*July 17, 2018—The [[Food and Drug Administration]] released a draft guidance to make it easier for consumers to buy more medicines without a prescription, beginning the process of enacting new rules on the matter.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Howell, Tom (July 17, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/17/fda-eyes-broader-range-over-counter-drugs/ FDA pushes for more prescription drugs to be sold over-the-counter]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
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*Cone, Allen (July 17, 2018). [https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2018/07/17/FDA-looks-to-make-more-prescription-drugs-available-over-the-counter/4771531844891/ FDA looks to make more prescription drugs available over the counter]. ''UPI''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
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*Edney, Anna (July 17, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-17/u-s-to-make-more-drugs-easily-available-cutting-role-docs-play U.S. to Make More Drugs Easily Available, Cutting Role Docs Play]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
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*Johnson, Linda A. (July 17, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/76867169b2db48b789105df7b6efd235/FDA-plans-to-ease-OTC-approvals-for-some-prescription-drugs FDA plans to ease OTC approvals for some prescription drugs]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.</ref>
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*August 1, 2018—The Labor Department released a final rule to expand Americans' access to short-term non-Obamacare healthcare plans, reversing an April 2016 Obama-era regulation.<ref name="ShortTerm2018">Multiple references:
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*Moran, Sean (August 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/01/trump-releases-rule-for-more-affordable-health-insurance-compared-to-obamacare/ Trump Releases Rule for More Affordable Health Insurance Compared to Obamacare]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
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*De lea, Brittany (August 1, 2018). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/healthcare/trump-oks-sale-of-revamped-short-term-health-care-plans Trump OKs sale of revamped short-term health care plans]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
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*Armour, Stephanie; Burton, Thomas M. (August 1, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/cheaper-health-plans-with-less-coverage-move-forward-1533121200 Cheaper Health Plans With Less Coverage Move Forward]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
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*Sullivan, Peter (August 1, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/399799-trump-expands-non-obamacare-plans-in-effort-to-open-up-cheaper-options Trump expands non-ObamaCare plans in effort to open up cheaper options]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
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*Jones, Susan (August 1, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/susan-jones/hhs-rolls-out-new-affordable-temporary-health-coverage-option-some-not-all HHS Rolls Out New, Affordable, Temporary Health Coverage Option -- For Some, Not All]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
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*Adamczyk, Ed (August 1, 2018). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2018/08/01/HHS-unveils-new-short-term-health-plans-as-ACA-alternative/1871533139728/ HHS unveils new short-term health plans as ACA alternative]. ''UPI''. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
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*Leonard, Kimberly (August 1, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-extends-short-term-plans-offered-as-a-way-out-of-obamacare Trump extends short-term plans offered as a way out of Obamacare]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
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*Alltucker, Ken; O'Donnell, Jayne (August 1, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/08/01/president-trumps-answer-obamacare-short-term-health-insurance/879337002/ President Donald Trump's answer to Obamacare: Short-term health insurance]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
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*Cannon, Michael F. (August 1, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/obamacare-is-now-optional Obamacare is now optional]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
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*Lee, Sarah (August 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/trumps-skinny-insurance-plans-will-help-millions-of-families Trump's 'skinny' insurance plans will help millions of families]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
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*Barnes, David (August 13, 2018). [https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/healthcare/401582-expanding-maximum-duration-of-short-term-plans-expands-freedom Expanding maximum duration of short-term plans expands freedom, choice for consumers]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 13, 2018.</ref>
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*August 7, 2018—The HHS announced it would allow insurers participating in the Medicare Advantage program to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Weixel, Nathaniel (August 7, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/400808-trump-administration-gives-insurers-power-to-lower-medicare-drug-prices Trump administration gives insurers power to lower Medicare drug prices]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
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*Edney, Anna (August 7, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-08-07/trump-forces-pharma-to-face-more-medicare-drug-price-negotiation Trump Forces Pharma to Face More Medicare Drug-Price Negotiation]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
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*LaVito, Angelica (August 7, 2018). [https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/07/trump-administration-opens-up-more-drugs-to-price-negotations.html Trump administration opens up more drugs covered by Medicare to price negotiations]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved August 7, 2018.</ref>
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*August 29, 2018—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services moved to give Medicare drug plans more choices they could offer to customers in order to lower drug prices.<ref>King, Robert (August 29, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-moves-to-give-medicare-drug-plans-more-control-over-their-offerings Trump administration moves to give Medicare drug plans more control over their offerings]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 30, 2018.</ref>
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*October 4, 2018—The CMS announced it would implement several changes to improve its oversight of organizations that accredit hospitals.<ref>Armour, Stephanie (October 4, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-to-step-up-oversight-of-hospital-watchdogs-1538683200 Trump Administration to Step Up Oversight of Hospital Watchdogs]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 6, 2018.</ref>
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*October 15, 2018—The HHS announced it would enact a regulation requiring pharmaceutical companies to list their drug prices in their TV commercials, a step intended to help lower drug prices.<ref name="DrugPricingFight"/><ref>Multiple references:
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*Barrabi, Thomas (October 16, 2018). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/healthcare/drugmakers-should-reveal-prices-on-tv-trump-administration-says Drugmakers should reveal prices on TV, Trump administration says]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
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*Howell, Tom (October 15, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/15/big-pharma-will-disclose-more-about-drug-costs/ Big pharma says it will disclose more about drug costs]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
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*Koons, Cynthia; Edney, Anna (October 15, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-10-15/drug-lobby-sets-stage-for-free-speech-battle-over-prices-in-ads U.S. to Require Prices on Drug Ads as Pharma Girds for a Fight]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
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*Hellmann, Jessie; Weixel, Nathaniel (October 15, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/411505-trump-administration-to-require-drug-companies-include-prices-in-ads Trump administration plans to require drug companies to include prices in ads]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
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*Pear, Robert (October 15, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/15/us/politics/drug-industry-consumer-price-lists.html Trump Rule Would Compel Drug Makers to Disclose Prices in TV Commercials]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
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*[https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-drug-price-bust-1539905098 Trump’s Drug Price Bust]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. October 18, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2018.</ref>
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*October 22, 2018—The HHS announced it would allow the states to offer cheaper ObamaCare plans with fewer of the law's requirements yet still be able to receive federal subsidies.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Hackmann, Michelle (October 22, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/states-are-cleared-to-allow-less-comprehensive-health-plans-1540247171 States Are Cleared to Allow Less-Comprehensive Health Plans]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
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*Howell, Tom (October 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/22/trump-admin-loosens-obamacare-waiver-rules/ Trump admin. loosens up Obamacare waiver rules]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
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*Weixel, Nathaniel (October 22, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/412543-trump-administration-loosens-restrictions-on-obamacare-waivers Trump administration loosens restrictions on ObamaCare waivers]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
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*King, Robert; Leonard, Kimberly (October 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-moves-to-allow-more-cheaper-obamacare-plans-with-fewer-benefits Trump administration moves to allow more cheaper Obamacare plans with fewer benefits]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
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*Pear, Robert (October 22, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/22/us/politics/trump-obamacare-preexisting-conditions.html Trump Officials Make It Easier for States to Skirt Health Law’s Protections]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
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*Levey, Noam N. (October 22, 2018). [https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-trump-health-plans-20181022-story.html Trump administration takes another step to allow health plans that don't cover preexisting conditions]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.</ref>
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*October 22, 2018—The Trump Administration proposed a rule to allow employers contribute to cheaper health reimbursement arrangements, reversing an Obama-era regulation.<ref name="HRAsHealthcare">Multiple references:
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*Weixel, Nathaniel (October 22, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/412640-trump-administration-to-overhaul-employer-insurance Trump administration plans to revamp employer-based health care]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
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*King, Robert (October 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-moves-to-let-employers-contribute-to-cheaper-obamacare-alternatives Trump administration moves to let employers contribute to cheaper Obamacare alternatives]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
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*Luhby, Tami (October 22, 2018). [https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/22/politics/trump-health-insurance-employer/index.html Trump makes it easier for employers to pay workers for health coverage]. ''CNN''. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
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*[https://www.newsmax.com/politics/apfn-us-trump-small-business-health-option/2018/10/22/id/887480/ Trump Administration Unveils Health Options for Small Firms]. ''Newsmax''. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
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*Acosta, Alexander; Mnuchin, Steven; Azar, Alex (October 22, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-health-options-for-small-business-employees-1540249941 New Health Options for Small-Business Employees]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 23, 2018.</ref> The administration released the finalized version of this rule on June 13, 2019.<ref name="Reimbursement2019"/>
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*October 23, 2018—The Trump Administration began a program to help mothers and babies affected by opioids.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Leonard, Kimberly (October 23, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-launches-program-for-moms-babies-with-opioid-withdrawal Trump administration launches program for moms, babies with opioid withdrawal]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
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*Timsit, Annabelle (October 25, 2018). [https://qz.com/1437526/trump-is-finally-helping-the-babies-of-the-opioid-epidemic/ The US government is finally stepping in to help the babies of the opioid epidemic]. ''Quartz''. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
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*Bernstein, Lenny (October 23, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/hhs-will-aid-infants-and-mothers-affected-by-the-opioid-epidemic/2018/10/23/11a80158-d6db-11e8-aeb7-ddcad4a0a54e_story.html Feds will aid infants and mothers affected by the opioid epidemic]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved March 12, 2019.</ref>
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*November 13, 2018—The Trump Administration gave more flexibility to the states to provide inpatient mental health treatment for individuals.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Weixel, Nathaniel (November 13, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/416451-trump-administration-loosens-restrictions-on-mental-health-treatment Trump administration loosens restrictions on mental health treatment]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
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*Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (November 13, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/befb2ad037624b94a13456ba02bf7fad More leeway for states to expand inpatient mental health]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
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*Owens, Caitlin (November 14, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/medicaid-mental-health-coverage-expansion-5f5fd318-55d8-4f6e-9ecc-8b0787c60d6e.html Medicaid expanding mental health coverage]. ''Axios''. Retrieved November 15, 2018.</ref>
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*November 29, 2018—The Trump Administration announced four ways it would give waivers to the states so they could receive federal subsidies for health care plans that do not meet ObamaCare's requirements.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Armour, Stephanie (November 29, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-details-health-law-waivers-for-states-1543512557 Trump Administration Details Health-Law Waivers for States]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
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*Howell, Tom (November 29, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/nov/29/donald-trump-outlines-ways-states-can-duck-obamaca/ Trump outlines ways states can duck Obamacare's strictures]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
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*Weixel, Nathaniel (November 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/418964-trump-administration-allows-states-to-loosen-obamacare-coverage Trump administration allows states to loosen ObamaCare coverage requirements]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
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*Leonard, Kimberly (November 29, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-gives-states-options-for-retooling-obamacare Trump administration gives states options for retooling Obamacare]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
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*Pear, Robert; Goodnough, Abby (November 29, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/29/us/politics/obamacare-waivers-federal-subsidies.html Federal Subsidies Could Expand to Health Programs That Violate Obamacare]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
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*Goldstein, Amy (November 29, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/new-insurance-guidelines-would-undermine-rules-of-the-affordable-care-act/2018/11/29/ff467f46-f357-11e8-aeea-b85fd44449f5_story.html New insurance guidelines would undermine rules of the Affordable Care Act]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved December 1, 2018.</ref>
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*December 20, 2018—The USDA announced it would implement stricter work requirements for its SNAP food stamp program.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Rodriguez, Katherine (December 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/20/trump-administration-tightens-use-snap-work-requirement-waivers/ Trump Administration Tightens Use of SNAP Work Requirement Waivers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
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*Shaw, Adam (December 20, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-administration-announces-plan-to-tighten-work-requirements-for-food-stamp-recipients Trump administration moves to tighten food stamp rules]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
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*Boyer, Dave (December 20, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/dec/20/donald-trump-tighten-work-rules-food-stamps-after-/ Trump to tighten work rules on food stamps after Congress punts on issue]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
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*Wise, Justin (December 20, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/422216-trump-admin-eyes-tighter-food-stamp-restrictions Trump administration eyes tighter food stamp restrictions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
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*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trumps-food-stamp-proposal-add-work-requirements-in-some-states/ Trump's food stamp proposal would add work requirements in some states]. ''CBS News''. December 20, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
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*Svab, Petr (December 22, 2018). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-to-curtail-waivers-on-food-stamp-work-requirements_2744860.html Trump to Curtail Waivers on Food Stamp Work Requirements]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
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*Linderman, Juliet (December 20, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/c5589ee23db2440eba8ea75002f009e3 USDA moves to tighten work requirements for food stamps]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
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*Pamuk, Humeyra (December 20, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-food/spurned-by-congress-trump-administration-seeks-food-stamp-curbs-via-rule-change-idUSKCN1OJ12D Spurned by Congress, Trump administration seeks food stamp curbs via rule change]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
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*Smith, Allen (June 20, 2019). [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/trump-administration-moves-impose-stricter-work-requirements-food-staps-n950271 Trump administration moves to impose stricter work requirements for food stamps]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
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*Rogers, Katie; Edmondson, Catie (December 20, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/20/us/politics/food-stamps-trump-administration-snap.html Trump Administration Moves to Restrict Food Stamp Access the Farm Bill Protected]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
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*Paquette, Danielle; Stein, Jeff (December 20, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/trump-administration-aims-to-toughen-work-requirements-for-food-stamps-recipients/2018/12/20/cf687136-03e6-11e9-b6a9-0aa5c2fcc9e4_story.html Trump administration aims to toughen work requirements for food stamp recipients]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
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*Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (December 20, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-administration-tackles-snap-benefits-what-are-the-proposed-rule-changes-for-food-stamps Trump administration tackles SNAP benefits: What are the proposed rule changes for food stamps?] ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
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*Dedaj, Paulina (December 20, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-signs-867-billion-farm-bill-tightening-rules-for-food-stamp-recipients Trump signs $867 billion farm bill, tightening rules for food stamp recipients]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
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*Perdue, Sonnie (December 20, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2018/12/20/usda-secretary-sonny-perdue-snap-benefit-reform-workers-welfare-column/2343066002/ New SNAP rules encourage productivity instead of poverty: Sonny Perdue]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved December 20, 2018.</ref>
      
The Trump Administration took several actions related to religious liberty:
 
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*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-diplomacy-visas/u-s-will-not-grant-diplomatic-visas-to-same-sex-partners-officials-idUSKCN1MC2VB U.S. will not grant diplomatic visas to same-sex partners: officials]. ''Reuters''. October 2, 2018. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
 
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-diplomacy-visas/u-s-will-not-grant-diplomatic-visas-to-same-sex-partners-officials-idUSKCN1MC2VB U.S. will not grant diplomatic visas to same-sex partners: officials]. ''Reuters''. October 2, 2018. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
 
*Hjelmgaard, Kim (October 2, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/10/02/trump-halts-visas-same-sex-partners-diplomats-un-employees/1495218002/ Trump administration halts visas for same-sex partners of diplomats, UN employees]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.</ref>
 
*Hjelmgaard, Kim (October 2, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/10/02/trump-halts-visas-same-sex-partners-diplomats-un-employees/1495218002/ Trump administration halts visas for same-sex partners of diplomats, UN employees]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.</ref>
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*May 19, 2018—Among its steps to reverse Obama Administration "fair housing" policies, the [[Department of Housing and Urban Development]] withdrew a computer tool it used to identify instances of segregation due to it being unhelpful.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Kusisto, Laura (May 18, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hud-drops-obama-era-tool-aimed-at-enforcing-fair-housing-law-1526691328 HUD Drops Obama-Era Tool Aimed at Enforcing Fair Housing Law]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
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*Thomsen, Jacqueline (May 19, 2018). [https://thehill.com/regulation/pending-regs/388462-hud-pulls-tool-used-to-identify-segregation-in-communities HUD pulls tool used to identify segregation in communities]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
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*Lawler, Joseph (May 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/economy/ben-carson-strikes-critical-blow-to-obama-fair-housing-rule Ben Carson strikes critical blow to Obama fair-housing rule]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
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*Jan, Tracy (May 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2018/05/19/hud-secretary-ben-carson-doubles-down-on-dismantling-obama-era-fair-housing-policies/ HUD Secretary Ben Carson doubles down on dismantling Obama-era fair-housing policies]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
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*Thrush, Glenn (March 28, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/28/us/ben-carson-hud-fair-housing-discrimination.html Under Ben Carson, HUD Scales Back Fair Housing Enforcement]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
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*Moran, Sean; House, Amanda (May 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/03/exclusive-carson-lefts-propaganda-on-housing-reforms-is-garbage-people-wont-be-thrown-out/ Exclusive — Carson: Left’s ‘Propaganda’ on Housing Reforms Is ‘Garbage,’ People Won’t Be ‘Thrown Out’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 22, 2018.</ref>
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*July 3, 2018—The DOJ rescinded seven Obama Administration guidance documents that promoted [[affirmative action]] in colleges and universities.<ref>Multiple references:
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*O'Reilly, Andrew (July 3, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/03/trump-administration-is-breaking-from-obama-era-affirmative-action-policies.html Trump administration is breaking from Obama-era affirmative action policies]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
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*Miller, S.A. (July 3, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/3/trump-administration-pushes-colleges-drop-race-adm/ Trump administration pushes colleges to drop race from admissions process]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
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*Berry, Susan (July 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/03/july-4-trump-moves-to-end-racial-discrimination-by-colleges/ July 4: Trump Moves to End Racial Discrimination by Colleges]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
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*Caplan, Joshua (July 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/03/trump-killing-obama-era-guidelines-on-race-in-college-applications/ Trump Killing Obama-Era Guidelines on Race in College Applications]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
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*Hackman, Michelle (July 3, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-to-rescind-obama-era-guidelines-on-race-in-college-admissions-1530619273 Trump Administration to Rescind Obama Guidelines on Race in College Admissions]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
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*Anapol, Avery; Greenwood, Max (July 4, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/395496-sessions-announces-reversal-of-obama-era-guidelines-promoting Sessions announces reversal of Obama-era guidelines promoting diversity in college admissions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
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*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-education-race/trump-administration-rolls-back-racial-diversity-guidelines-for-colleges-idUSKBN1JT1HO Trump administration rolls back racial diversity guidelines for colleges]. ''Reuters''. July 3, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
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*Johnson, Kevin (July 3, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/07/03/justice-rescinds-obama-policy-race-consideration-college-entry/756507002/ Trump admin rolls back Obama policy on race consideration for college admissions]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
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*Green, Erica L.; Apuzzo, Matt; Benner, Katie (July 3, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/03/us/politics/trump-affirmative-action-race-schools.html Trump Officials Reverse Obama’s Policy on Affirmative Action in Schools]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
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*Uria, Daniel (July 3, 2018). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2018/07/03/Justice-Department-reverses-Obama-guidelines-on-race-in-school-admissions/5951530655683/ Justice Department reverses Obama guidelines on race in school admissions]. ''UPI''. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
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*Starr, Penny (July 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/06/black-activists-applaud-end-to-race-based-college-admissions-ahead-of-scotus-nomination/ Black Activists Applaud End to Race-Based College Admissions Ahead of SCOTUS Nomination]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
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*Hackman, Michelle (July 14, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-the-rollback-of-affirmative-action-guidelines-could-reshape-k-12-school-districts-1531569601 Rollback of Affirmative Action Guidelines Could Reshape K-12 School Districts]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 17, 2018.</ref>
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*August 13, 2018—HUD began the process of revising the Obama Administration's 2015 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing regulation in order to increase local control and efficiency, among other goals.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Kusisto, Laura (August 13, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hud-moves-to-shake-up-fair-housing-enforcement-1534161601 HUD Moves to Shake Up Fair-Housing Enforcement]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
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*Starr, Penny (August 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/14/trump-administration-shredding-obama-era-housing-regulations-in-bid-to-give-americans-better-choices/ Trump Administration Shredding Obama Era Housing Regulations in Bid to Give Americans Better Choices]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
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*Burke, Michael (August 13, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/news/401566-ben-carson-takes-steps-to-revamp-fair-housing-rule-promoted-by-obama Ben Carson takes steps to revamp Obama fair housing rule]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
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*Lawler, Joseph (August 13, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/economy/ben-carson-moves-to-overhaul-obama-fair-housing-rule-wants-more-construction Ben Carson moves to overhaul Obama fair housing rule, wants more construction]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
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*Booker, Brakkton (August 13, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/2018/08/13/638285344/ben-carson-moves-forward-with-push-to-change-fair-housing-rule Ben Carson Moves Forward With Push To Change Fair Housing Rule]. ''NPR''. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
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*Glassman, Amy M. (August 14, 2018). [https://www.natlawreview.com/article/hud-to-revise-affirmatively-furthering-fair-housing-rule HUD to Revise Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule]. ''The National Law Review''. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
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*Haynes, Danielle (August 13, 2018). [https://www.upi.com/HUD-seeks-to-change-Obama-era-fair-housing-rule/3881534204742/ HUD seeks to change Obama-era fair housing rule]. ''UPI''. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
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*Lawler, Joseph (August 15, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/economy/ben-carson-bets-that-uncle-sam-can-lean-on-cities-and-towns-to-allow-more-housing Ben Carson bets that Uncle Sam can lean on cities and towns to allow more housing]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
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*Hamilton, Emily (August 8, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/456718-carsons-affordable-housing-idea-drawing-undue-flak Carson's affordable housing idea drawing undue flak]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.</ref>
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*August 30, 2018—The DOJ filed a "Statement of Interest" supporting ethnically-Asian students in their lawsuit against [[Harvard University]] that alleged that the school discriminated against them in the admissions process because of their ethnicity.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Mason, Ian (August 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/31/jeff-sessions-backs-asian-students-in-landmark-harvard-racial-discrimination-lawsuit/ Jeff Sessions Backs Asian Students in Landmark Harvard Racial Discrimination Lawsuit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
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*Gibson, Jake (August 30, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/30/doj-sides-with-asian-american-students-alleging-discrimination-at-harvard.html DOJ sides with Asian-American students alleging discrimination at Harvard]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
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*Mordock, Jeff (August 30, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/30/justice-department-says-harvard-illegally-discrimi/ Justice Department says Harvard illegally discriminated against Asian-Americans]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
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*Wheeler, Lydia (August 30, 2018). [https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/404341-doj-says-harvard-hurts-asian-americans-with-race-based-admissions DOJ backs lawsuit alleging bias against Asian-Americans in Harvard admissions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
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*Korn, Melissa; Hong, Nicole (August 30, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/justice-department-says-harvard-hurts-asian-americans-admissions-prospects-with-personal-rating-1535637680 Justice Department Says Harvard Hurts Asian Americans’ Admissions Prospects With ‘Personal Rating’]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
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*Ma, Ying (August 31, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/never-trumpers-eat-crow-as-trumps-doj-opposes-harvards-racist-admission-policies 'Never Trumpers' eat crow as Trump's Justice Department opposes Harvard's racist admission policies]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.</ref> It was revealed in September 2018 that the DOJ had also begun investigation racial discrimination at [[Yale University]].<ref>Multiple references:
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*Hong, Nicole; Korn, Melissa (September 26, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-opens-probe-into-whether-yale-university-discriminates-against-asian-americans-1537980075 Yale University Under Federal Investigation for Use of Race in Admissions Practices]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
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*Samuels, Brett (September 26, 2018). [https://thehill.com/regulation/408540-doj-education-dept-launch-investigation-into-yale-over-alleged-admissions DOJ, Education Dept launch investigation into Yale over alleged admissions discrimination]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
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*Fernandes, Deirdre (September 26, 2018). [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/09/26/yale-joins-harvard-target-doj-discrimination-investigation/pw5w1oi7nZhBjoF8RIA81J/story.html Yale joins Harvard as target of DOJ discrimination investigation]. ''The Boston Globe''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
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*Hurtado, Patricia; Lorin, Janet (September 26, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-09-26/yale-says-it-too-is-under-doj-scrutiny-for-asian-american-bias Yale Says It Too Is Under DOJ Scrutiny for Asian-American Bias]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
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*Biery, Maria (September 26, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/doj-opens-investigation-into-yale-for-discrimination-against-asian-americans Justice Department opens investigation into Yale for discrimination against Asian-Americans]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
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*Parke, Caleb (May 18, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/yale-being-probed-by-doe-accused-of-toxic-environment-against-men Yale being probed by DOE, accused of 'toxic environment against men']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 31, 2019.</ref>
      
===Appointments, 2018===
 
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*Williams, Thomas D. (January 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/18/white-house-homepage-features-first-couple-in-sistine-chapel-for-religious-freedom-day/ White House Homepage Features First Couple in Sistine Chapel for Religious Freedom Day]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 24, 2018.</ref>
 
*Williams, Thomas D. (January 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/18/white-house-homepage-features-first-couple-in-sistine-chapel-for-religious-freedom-day/ White House Homepage Features First Couple in Sistine Chapel for Religious Freedom Day]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 24, 2018.</ref>
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*Rodriguez, Katherine (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/12/food-stamp-usage-declines-eight-straight-months/ Food Stamp Usage Declines for Eight Straight Months]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
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*Haverluck, Michael F. (September 13, 2018). [https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2018/09/13/trump-vs-poverty-food-stamps-usage-drops-8-mos-in-a-row Trump vs. poverty: Food stamps usage drops 8 mos. in a row]. ''OneNewsNow''. Retrieved October 8, 2018.</ref> In February 2018, the number of households using food stamps dropped below 20 million for the first time since 2010,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (June 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/11/food-stamp-households-drop-below-20-million-first-time-since-2010/ Food Stamp Households Drop Below 20 Million for First Time Since 2010]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.</ref> and in March 2018, overall enrollment fell to the lowest level in eight years,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (June 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/12/food-stamp-enrollment-dips-lowest-level-8-years/ Food Stamp Enrollment Dips to Lowest Level in 8 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 12, 2018.</ref> something attributed to economic growth and the Trump Administration's efforts to crack down on fraud.<ref>O'Reilly, Andrew (June 18, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/18/food-stamp-enrollment-falls-to-8-year-low-as-trump-clamps-down-on-fraud-economy-improves.html Food stamp enrollment falls to 8-year low as Trump clamps down on fraud, economy improves]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.</ref> In March 2018, participation in the WIC welfare program fell to its lowest level in 24 years.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (June 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/19/wic-welfare-participation-lowest-level-24-years/ WIC Welfare Participation at Lowest Level in 24 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.</ref> In April 2018, food stamp enrollment fell below 40 million for the first time since February 2010.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (July 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/11/food-stamp-usage-drops-below-40-million-first-time-8-years/ Food Stamp Usage Drops Below 40 Million for First Time in 8 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.<br>See also:
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*Kirkwood, R. Kort (July 19, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/economy/item/29579-food-stamp-use-way-down Food Stamp Use Way Down]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
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*Pickert, Reade; Bjerga, Alan (July 19, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-19/food-stamp-use-still-above-recession-era-despite-u-s-job-gains Food-Stamp Use Is Still at Recession-Era Levels Despite Job Gains]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.</ref> By May 2018, 2.8 million Americans had stopped using food stamps since the beginning of Trump's presidency.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (August 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/05/2-8-million-people-drop-food-stamps-trump/ 2.8 Million People Drop Off Food Stamps Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 5, 2018.</ref> By July 2018, the number of people on food stamps fell to the lowest level since November 2009,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (October 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/10/08/food-stamp-enrollment-dips-lowest-level-november-2009/ Food Stamp Enrollment Dips to Lowest Level Since November 2009]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 8, 2018.</ref> and participation continued to fall.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (November 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/11/food-stamp-participation-reaches-lowest-level-nearly-decade/ Food Stamp Participation Reaches Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 11, 2018.</ref> Between February 2017 and September 2018, the number of people on food stamps fell by 3.5 million,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (December 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/10/3-5-million-people-drop-off-food-stamps-under-trump/ 3.5 Million People Drop Off Food Stamps Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 10, 2018.<br>By December 2018:
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*Moran, Sean (February 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/05/fact-check-yes-5-million-americans-dropped-off-food-stamps-under-trump/ Fact Check: Yes, 5 Million Americans Dropped Off Food Stamps Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 6, 2019.</ref> and it reached 3.8 million by November 2018.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (March 3, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/03/03/3-8-million-drop-off-food-stamps-under-trump/ 3.8 Million Drop Off Food Stamps Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 3, 2019.</ref> Between September 2017 and September 2018, food stamp enrollment fell in 47 of the 50 states.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (December 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/16/food-stamp-enrollment-drops-in-47-states/ Food Stamp Enrollment Drops in 47 States]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 17, 2018.</ref> By October 2018, the number of households on food stamps fell by 1.4 million since the beginning of Trump's presidency.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Rodriguez, Katherine (February 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/12/1-4-million-households-drop-off-food-stamps-under-trump/ 1.4 Million Households Drop Off Food Stamps Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
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*Svab, Petr; Stieber, Zachary (February 13, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/over-1-4-million-households-drop-out-of-food-stamp-program-under-trump_2799356.html Over 1.4 Million Households Drop Out of Food Stamp Program Under Trump]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
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*Adelmann, Bob (February 15, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/economy/markets/item/31495-consumer-confidence-up-food-stamp-use-down-in-trump-economy Consumer Confidence Up, Food Stamp Use Down in Trump Economy]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 15, 2019.</ref> In December 2018, the number of people on food stamps fell to 37 million for the first time since October 2009.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (March 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/03/18/food-stamp-usage-falls-37-million-first-time-october-2009/ Food Stamp Usage Falls to 37 Million for First Time Since October 2009]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2019.</ref> In Fiscal Year 2018, the number of people on food stamps declined each month.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (February 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/18/food-stamp-participation-declines-for-12-straight-months/ Food Stamp Participation Declines for 12 Straight Months]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 18, 2019.</ref> These reductions in food stamp use saved taxpayers over $8.5 billion by late 2018.<ref>Svab, Petr (March 4, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/food-stamp-enrollment-plummets-under-trump-saving-taxpayers-billions_2824273.html Food Stamp Enrollment Declines Under Trump, Saving Taxpayers Billions]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved March 4, 2019.</ref>
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*Spiering, Charlie (May 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/11/donald-trump-vows-to-tackle-drug-lobby-to-reduce-prescription-drug-costs/ Donald Trump Vows to Tackle Drug Lobby to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
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*Pappas, Alex (May 11, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/11/trump-vows-to-lower-us-drug-prices-by-ending-global-freeloading-taking-on-industry.html Trump vows to lower US drug prices by ending ‘global freeloading,’ taking on industry]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
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*Howell, Tom (May 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/11/trump-vows-end-rip-offs-pharmacy-counter/ Trump vows to end ‘rip-offs’ at the pharmacy counter]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
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*Sullivan, Peter (May 11, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/387310-trump-unveils-plan-to-lower-drug-prices Trump unveils plan to lower drug prices]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
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*Abutaleb, Yasmeen (May 11, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-drugpricing/trump-blasts-drugmakers-middlemen-for-high-u-s-drug-prices-idUSKBN1IC2C0 Trump assails high drug prices, avoids direct hit on industry]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
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*Howell, Tom (May 14, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/14/alex-azar-hhs-secretary-trump-drug-price-plans-bol/ HHS Secretary Alex Azar: Trump drug-price plan is boldest ‘in history’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
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*King, Robert (August 20, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-says-its-drug-blueprint-has-already-lowered-prices Trump administration says its drug blueprint has already lowered prices]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.</ref> On October 25, 2018, President Trump announced a plan to lower U.S. drug prices to that of other countries.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Howell, Tom (October 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/25/donald-trump-us-will-pay-same-other-nations-select/ Trump: U.S. will pay same as other nations for select drugs]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
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*Armour, Stephanie; Walker, Joseph (October 25, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-unveils-test-plan-to-lower-medicare-drug-costs-1540495120 Trump Offers Test Plan to Lower Medicare Drug Costs]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
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*Kellum, Holly (October 25, 2018). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-vows-to-bring-us-drug-prices-in-line-with-other-countries-end-global-freeloading_2699669.html Trump Vows to Bring US Drug Prices in Line With Other Countries, End ‘Global Freeloading’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
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*Sullivan, Peter (October 25, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/413168-trump-unveils-most-aggressive-action-yet-to-target-drug-prices Trump unveils most aggressive action to target drug prices]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
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*King, Robert (October 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-outlines-plan-to-lower-medicare-drug-prices-to-match-prices-overseas Trump outlines plan to lower Medicare drug prices to match prices overseas]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
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*Howell, Tom (October 26, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/26/alex-azar-hhs-secretary-donald-trumps-moves-are-ul/ HHS Secretary Alex Azar: Trump's moves are 'ultimate nightmare' for Big Pharma]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
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*Ellis, Ryan (October 30, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trump-surrenders-to-the-socialists-on-drug-price-controls Trump surrenders to the socialists on drug price controls]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.</ref>
      
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*Gennarini, Stefano (September 27, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/is-the-trump-administration-serious-about-refusing-to-promote-the-lgbt-agen Is the Trump administration serious about refusing to promote the LGBT agenda?] ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved September 28, 2018.
 
*Gennarini, Stefano (September 27, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/is-the-trump-administration-serious-about-refusing-to-promote-the-lgbt-agen Is the Trump administration serious about refusing to promote the LGBT agenda?] ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved September 28, 2018.
 
*Contrada, Amy (October 8, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/is-the-trump-state-department-smearing-normal-americans-as-bigots Is the Trump State Department smearing normal Americans as bigots?] ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''MassResistance''). Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref>
 
*Contrada, Amy (October 8, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/is-the-trump-state-department-smearing-normal-americans-as-bigots Is the Trump State Department smearing normal Americans as bigots?] ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''MassResistance''). Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref>
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*May 7, 2018—Seema Verma, administrator for the [[Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services]], announced she would reject an application from the State of [[Kansas]] to institute a three-year lifetime limit on [[Medicaid]] benefits for certain enrollees.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Howell, Tom (May 7, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/7/trump-admin-rejects-kansas-lifetime-limit-medicaid/ Trump admin. rejects Kansas’ bid for lifetime limit on Medicaid]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
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*Sullivan, Peter (May 7, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/386497-trump-officials-reject-medicaid-lifetime-limits-in-kansas Trump officials reject Medicaid lifetime limits in Kansas]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
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*Leonard, Kimberly (May 7, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-rejects-kansas-plan-to-impose-3-year-limit-on-medicaid Trump administration rejects Kansas plan to impose 3-year limit on Medicaid]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
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*Marso, Andu (May 7, 2018). [http://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article210626629.html Trump official rejects lifetime limit on Kansas Medicaid as dangerous to ‘safety net’]. ''The Kansas City Star''. Retrieved May 7, 2018.</ref>
      
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