"Two physician senators -- Sen. Rand Paul, MD, (R-Ky.) and Sen. Roger Marshall, MD, (R-Kan.) -- are among the leading contenders to take over Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD, (R-La.)'s role as chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) committee after his primary loss."

medpagetoday.com/washington-wa…

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"The word 'Black' has been almost completely removed from a package of bills that have long been viewed as Congress’ main legislative vehicle to address the Black maternal health crisis, frustrating some advocates who feel Black women are being erased from the policy."

19thnews.org/2026/05/black-mat…

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"To pick a new chair, Republican committee members will vote by secret ballot to nominate one of their own. Though seniority typically wins out, it’s not a given. Then their nominee goes before the Senate Republican conference for approval."

politico.com/news/2026/05/17/c…

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