What's happened
An independent commission investigating a deadly shooting in Maine has been granted subpoena power to compel witnesses to testify or produce documents.
Why it matters
The granting of subpoena power is significant as it allows the commission to ensure access to testimony and materials to reach a conclusion on whether anything could have been done to prevent the shooting and to suggest steps to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
What the papers say
AP News reports that critics raised concerns over the proposed sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana to insurance giant Elevance Health, including the lack of complete data on fines Elevance has faced in other states and the high rates of claim denials. The Independent focuses on the independent commission's need for subpoena power to investigate the deadliest shooting in Maine history, highlighting the shooter's declining mental health and the Army's agreement to participate in a public session.
How we got here
The independent commission was granted subpoena power to investigate the deadliest shooting in Maine history, which occurred on October 25 in Lewiston. The shooter, an Army reservist, killed 18 people at a bowling alley and a bar.
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