HHS and Heartland Forward are expected to work together to share information and align their strategies to improve the care women receive before, during, and after pregnancy. The…
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USDA APHIS Invests in the Prevention of Chronic Wasting Disease
Federal support will fund research, prevention, and response efforts involving wild and farmed cervids. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced funding…
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HHS Reorganizes Civil Rights Office to Protect Privacy and Religious Conscience
The Office for Civil Rights has been divided into three main divisions to allow HHS to better focus on combatting different aspects of discrimination in the U.S. The…
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EPA Provides Update on Toxic Chemical Leak in California
The remainder of the 50,000 residents who were evacuated may return home. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that its goals are to ensure a cleanup is conducted…
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USDA Implements Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
President Trump signed the law in January that requires federal nutrition programs to offer whole and 2% milk. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the final…
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Director of National Intelligence Resigns Due to Husband’s Diagnosis
Gabbard said she will help with the transition to a new DNI and leave office June 30. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced that she would be…
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State Department Provides Update on Ebola Response
The department spokesperson said that the first priority is the protection of Americans and the homeland, but that the U.S. is providing preventative resources to the affected countries.…
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Representative Wilson Recovering from Eye Surgery
The congresswoman from Florida had not alerted congressional leadership of her absence. Representative Frederica Wilson of Florida missed approximately 50 votes in the House of Representatives before issuing…
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EPA and HHS Hold Roundtable on PFAS Remediation
Administrator Zeldin has been overseeing efforts to remove the long-lasting chemicals from the water supply. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin is hosting a roundtable on Monday…
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HHS Takes Action to Curb Psychiatric Overprescribing
Secretary Kennedy shared information and resources and advocated for a reduction in prescription medications for mental health. The Department for Health and Human Services (HHS) announced plans to…
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