DOD approves request from HHS to use Texas bases. The Pentagon approved the first of what is expected to be a series of requests to house migrant children…
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Xavier Becerra Confirmed as HHS Secretary
Pro-life groups express concerns. During his confirmation hearing, Xavier Becerra told Congress he was “humbled by the task” of responsibility for heading HHS, but he was “ready for…
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Legislators Seek Hearings on Crisis at Southern Border
Welfare of children needs oversight. Several members of Congress have called on the House Oversight and Reform Committee to conduct a hearing on the crisis at the southern…
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Child Migrant Facility Reopened at the Border
White House cites COVID-19 as the primary reason for reopening. This week, the administration announced that they reopened the migrant holding facility in Carrizo Springs, Texas. The facility…
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New Appointees Announced by White House
Appointments across HHS, Education, and Veteran Affairs departments. President Biden announced the latest round of appointments to his administration on Friday within the Departments of Health and Human…
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Overflow Facility for Migrant Children to Re-Open
Will house unaccompanied minors 13 years and older. The Department of Health and Human Services said it is re-opening an overflow facility for unaccompanied migrant children at Carrizo…
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Health Officials Warn of Vaccine Shortages
Supply and production is lagging behind the demand. American health experts warned that the nation might experience vaccine shortages in the coming days due to the ambitious efforts…
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New CDC Director Begins Tenure
Promises to recenter science as she leads the agency. On Tuesday, Dr. Rochelle Walensky became the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She will…
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HHS Calls to Expand Vaccine Distribution
Secretary says states who make doses available to all the most vulnerable people. The Department of Health and Humans Services announced on Tuesday that it was expanding its…
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Vaccines May Be Effective Against Mutations
White House Task Force announces new variant in U.S. as U.K. strain is studied. The White House Coronavirus Task Force revealed on Friday that a new variant of…
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