A similar bill passed a House committee this summer. A bipartisan group of senators led by Senators Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Chuck Grassley of Iowa announced they will…
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FDA Panel Recommends Authorizing Moderna Boosters
Boosters are a priority with the president’s administration. On Thursday, a Food and Drug Administration panel unanimously voted in favor of Moderna’s COVID-19 booster. The committee said boosters…
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Higher Inflation Creating Pressure on Consumers
President seeks help from the private sector. The Department of Labor reported this week that consumer prices increased solidly in September. Americans are now paying more for food,…
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Texas Abortion Law to Remain for Now
Appellate court will let legal challenges play out. In a new ruling against the Justice Department, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a 2-1…
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Former President Clinton Hospitalized with Infection
President Biden sends him well wishes. On Thursday, former President Bill Clinton was admitted to the University of California Irvine Medical Center’s ICU with a urinary tract infection…
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President Signs Bill Temporarily Raising Debt Limit
Federal default averted until December. President Joe Biden signed legislation on Thursday temporarily increasing the government’s borrowing limit to $28.9 trillion, delaying the deadline for debt default until…
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Unemployment Claims Drop by 36,000
New unemployment applications at the lowest level since the start of the pandemic. The Department of Labor released its report on Americans applying for unemployment insurance on Thursday.…
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HUD Awards $15 Million for Hazard Research
Lead-based paints and other housing health hazards are the target of the studies. On Wednesday, the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the awarding of $15.7 million…
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Interior Secretary Announces Wind Leasing Goals
She hopes for up to seven offshore sales for wind projects by 2025. On Wednesday, the Department of the Interior announced goals for wind leasing. Secretary Deb Haaland…
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USDA Commits $25 Million to Farmers and Ranchers
A trio of programs will provide grants to underserved communities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week a trio of awards totaling $25 million intended to ensure…
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