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The California Assn. of Public Hospitals and Health Systems is requesting a one-time general fund payment in the 2026-27 budget to help cover inpatient care for fee-for-service Medi-Cal patients at the state’s 17 public hospitals.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Yet there’s one simple thing that could prevent markets from hearing less from the Fed in general — even if Warsh doesn’t like it.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
In 2021 her father made her a chief of staff in his private bodyguard, giving her the rank of general.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
There are some 220,000 general aviation aircraft in the U.S. flown by small businesses and hobbyists.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
I’d say I have a good set of ears for this kind of work—spending time with the Pickled Onion sure has helped me in the arts of eavesdropping, spying, and general sneaking around.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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