Will give out 10 to 15 million barrels between now and midterms. Earlier this week, President Biden suggested he would announce new actions to address rising gas prices,…
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Over the Counter Hearing Aids on Sale at Retailers
Under the FDA approval, hearing aids can be bought without medical exams or prescriptions. Lower-cost hearing aids have been made available over the counter for the first time…
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White House Releases National Security Strategy
Russian invasion delays document outlining key policies. The White House released the administration’s long-delayed national security strategy. The administration had postponed publishing the 48-page document due to Russia’s…
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President Signs Executive Order to Lower Drug Costs
The order complements actions taken under the Inflation Reduction Act. On Friday, President Biden signed an executive order directing the Department of Health and Human Services to consider…
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Administration Fixes Obamacare “Family Glitch”
Gives 1 Million more Americans health care, mostly children. The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a final rule this week that fixes the Obamacare…
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President Again Calls for Assault Weapons Ban
He responds to the mass shooting in North Carolina. President Joe Biden renewed his call for a ban on assault weapons on Friday following a mass shooting in…
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White House Reports on Initial Booster Rollout
COVID response coordinator provides update on booster campaign. The White House’s COVID–19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said this past week that he was pleased with the progression…
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Inflation Higher Than Expected in September
President acknowledges the possibility of a “slight” recession. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report on Wednesday showing that inflation, as measured by producer wholesale prices, was…
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President Creates New National Monument in Colorado
Will honor veterans and indigenous people. President Joe Biden signed a proclamation Wednesday establishing a new national monument in North Central Colorado. The Camp-Hale-Continental Divide National Monument, his first…
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Rail Union Rejects Deal Brokered by White House
Negotiations are expected to last through mid-November. A union representing about 12,000 rail workers voted down a tentative contract that was brokered by the White House to avert…
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