DOJ Settles Opioid User Discrimination Case with PA Court System

Addicts approved for anti-addiction treatment were not given their prescriptions. The Department of Justice (DOJ) secured an agreement with the Judicial System of Pennsylvania requiring state courts to…

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HHS and GSA Update Defibrillator Stations to Include Opioid Overdose Treatments

The departments updated guidelines to expand on-site safety stations for federal buildings. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) updated…

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USDA Partners with AFA to Cultivate Future Agricultural Leaders

The goal is to prepare young people for careers in agriculture in the federal sector. Secretary Tom Vilsack of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) signed a Memorandum…

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Interior Department Establishes 18 New Landmarks

The national sites span thirteen states. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland designated 16 new historic landmarks and two national landmarks this month, adding historic locations to the over 3,200…

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Energy Department Invests in Fusion Hub Development

Nuclear fusion offers energy without waste. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced $42 million this month to establish integrated research hubs that will advance and develop nuclear fusion…

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White House Holds First AI Council Meeting

The discussions covered AI development, models, and preventing breaches, fraud, and discrimination. The White House AI Council held its first meeting this week, sorting through classified information to…

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House Science Committee Authorizes National Quantum Initiative

Chairman says investment in quantum systems will “maintain momentum” in the revolutionary field. The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology approved a bipartisan bill that would reauthorize…

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FDA Approves Treatment for Rare Tumors

Though noncancerous, the tumors can decrease quality of life. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Ogsiveo (nirogacestat) tablets as the first-ever treatment for desmoid tumors—a…

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Senator Sanders Plans to Work with New NIH Director

The senator believes fair pricing can be built into federal contracts with pharmaceutical companies. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont plans to work with the new director of the…

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HHS Forms Long COVID Advisory Committee

Members will include caregivers and patients with Long COVID. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) established the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Long COVID last week, opening…

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