VA chooses ten projects out of 1,300 contest applicants. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced the 10 projects that won Mission Daybreak, a competition for plans…
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Representative Joaquin Castro Undergoes Cancer Surgery
He anticipates returning to Washington, D.C., in a few weeks. Representative Joaquin Castro of Texas has revealed that he had surgery Monday to remove gastrointestinal cancerous tumors. In…
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CDC Advisers Vote to Recommend Bavarian Nordic Mpox Vaccine
Unanimous support follows studies showing 66%-83% effectiveness. The panel of outside advisers for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) unanimously voted last week to recommend the…
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Representatives Hear Reality of Border Crisis
Officials from Yuma, Arizona, testified about the astronomical costs of caring for migrants. The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing in Yuma, Arizona, focused on the crisis at…
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Education Department Invests in Student Mental Health
Funding will increase access to school-based services for high-need districts. The Department of Education recently announced that $188 million will be awarded to 170 school districts to increase…
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OSHA Opens Public Comments on Voluntary Protection Program
The agency seeks to modernize its certification for best workplace practices. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently opened public comments, requesting input into…
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First Lady Travels to Africa
She will visit two countries over five days. First Lady Jill Biden has arrived in Namibia, starting her visit to the African continent. Before her initial meeting with the…
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Senator Fetterman Hospitalized for Depression
He checked himself into Walter Reed. Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania continues to struggle with the aftereffects of a stroke he suffered during the campaign last year. He…
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U.S. Military Members Sue 3M for Defective Military Earplugs
The suits challenge the company’s filing for bankruptcy to escape litigations. 3M made millions of military-grade earplugs through their subsidiary company Aearo Technologies, which were used routinely by…
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COVID Vaccine Added to Routine Immunization Schedule
CDC says children, adolescents, and adults should get annual immunizations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its 2023 list of recommended immunizations. The agency includes immunization…
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