GAO: Trump Can't Void Millions That Congress OK'd Spending On HHS Programs (+++)

GAO: Trump Can't Void Millions That Congress OK'd Spending On HHS Programs Following President Donald Trump's Friday announcement that he'd use a “pocket rescission” to cancel more than $800 million in spending approved by Congress for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives, the Government Accountability Office let lawmakers know that he's not allowed to withhold funds beyond the end of the fiscal year ending Wednesday, AP reported. Most of the cuts are aimed at Health and Human Services programs that serve refugees and unaccompanied minors accused of being in the country illegally. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/immigration-and-race-093026/ Former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor Takes Helm At Powerful Pharma Lobby Group The trade group Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America has tapped Cantor, a Republican, as its next president, Politico reported. Also: Lawmakers urge the Trump administration to rethink a new federal rule that could keep Americans from getting Canadian meds. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/pharma-and-tech-093026/ Despite Safety Claims, Six Flags Shuts Down Thrill Ride Some Allege Caused Brain Injuries The X2 roller coaster at California's Magic Mountain was retired a week after three people sued Six Flags and S&S Worldwide, The New York Times reported. The companies previously settled lawsuits with the families of two people who died after riding the X2. Plus, an Ohio woman has sued Selby General Hospital and her doctors for gross negligence, battery, and reckless conduct after the wrong leg was amputated during surgery. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/state-watch-093026/