The rule ensures essential health, defense, and technology operations while continuing ‘phasedown’ of climate-impacting chemicals. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule renewing limited access…
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FTC Challenges Drug Patents Hindering Generic Competition
The agency renewed efforts to remove over 200 disputed patents from FDA’s Orange Book to promote affordable medication access. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently renewed its challenge…
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President Trump Orders Commission to Make America Health Again
He issued the order after the Senate confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as HHS Secretary. The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as the new secretary of…
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Federal Court Rules in Favor of Generic Drug Competition in Patent Case
The court orders the removal of improper patent listings, clearing the path for lower-cost medications. The Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals recently upheld a lower court’s decision…
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Air Force Expands Medical Waivers to Boost Recruitment
New policies address asthma, food allergies, and hearing loss to widen eligibility for service. The U.S. Air Force is broadening medical waiver policies to include mild asthma, food…
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HUD Awards Wisconsin Organization for Excellence in Healthy Homes
State-level programs were created to address lead paint and asthma. This month the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) named Wisconsin’s Healthy Housing Initiatives Portfolio (WHHIP) as the…
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EPA Issues New Rules for Factories and Power Plants
The “Good Neighbor Plan” impacts 23 states. The Environmental Protection Agency introduced new rules that are intended to limit power plant and factory emissions—particularly for those industries located…
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Administration Considers Ban of Gas Stoves
Officials says the appliances are polluters. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is considering the elimination of gas-burning stoves due to the pollution and the contribution they make to…
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