Congressman Comer said that the Kentucky senator is set to come back to Capitol Hill September 14. Representative James Comer of Kentucky, chair of the House Oversight Committee,…
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CMS Begins Decertification of Kentucky Organ Procurement Organization
The department said that Network of Hope “put prospective organ donors and patients… at risk.” The Department of Health and Human Services announced that the Centers for Medicare…
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Senator McConnell Reports Moving Home from Rehab Facility
His office gave no indication of the timing for his return to Capitol Hill. Senator Mitch McConnell released a statement through his congressional office on Thursday reporting that…
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He says he experienced a fall and then contracted pneumonia. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky released a statement explaining the health circumstances surrounding his hospitalization since mid-June. Kentucky…
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Justice Department Sues States Refusing to Submit SNAP Data to USDA
Federal officials seek an injunction to require state agencies to provide five years’ worth of documentation. The Department of Justice has filed lawsuits against Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Minnesota…
Read MoreSenator McConnell Hospitalized
The 84-year-old senator’s health issue was not reported. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was admitted to the hospital on Sunday. The 84-year-old senator, who has experienced a variety…
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NTSB Holds Hearing on UPS Louisville Plane Crash
The cargo plane killed a total of 15 people after its engine fell off the wing during takeoff. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a two-day hearing…
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President Trump Lifts Whisky Tariffs After UK Royal Visit
Kentucky whiskey producers expressed the pressure they were experiencing from increased costs due to tariffs. President Donald Trump moved to lift tariffs on certain imports between Scotland and…
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Labor Department Expands Employment Initiative for Workers with Disabilities
The program provides technical assistance to expand job opportunities for individuals with mental health conditions. The U.S. Department of Labor announced the expansion of the National Expansion of…
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NTSB Releases Initial Report on UPS Plane Crash in KY
The FAA grounded all MD-11 and MD-11F aircraft for inspections and necessary corrective actions. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report on the United Parcel…
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