Privately owned fuel tankers have been added to “military useful” fleet. The Department of Transportation has accepted the first nine ships into its Tanker Security Program, allowing them…
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FDA and DEA Address Stimulant Medicine Shortage
Agency heads request an increase from manufacturers and for healthcare providers to slow demand. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are taking steps…
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Interior Announces First Gulf of Mexico Off-Shore Lease Auction
Auction for off-shore wind development includes areas off Louisiana and Texas coasts. The Department of the Interior scheduled the auction date for the first offshore wind leases in…
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State Department Creates Global Health Security Bureau
The world has to be ready for the next health crisis, Secretary Blinken said. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced…
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National AI Research Resource Proposed by Congress
National Science Foundation would run the independent data hub. Representative Anna Eshoo of California introduced the Creating Resources for Every American To Experiment with Artificial Intelligence Act of…
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VA Considers Addition of 3 Cancers to Toxic Exposure List
The department is reviewing the conditions for possible coverage under the PACT Act. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is reviewing whether three additional types of cancer should…
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FDA Approves 2nd Opioid Reversal Drug for Over-The-Counter Use
The nasal spray will be available prescription-free by next year. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the opioid overdose reversal drug RiVive for over-the-counter sale, making…
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DOT Secretary Appoints New Members to Human Trafficking Committee
Their work raises awareness of human trafficking in the transportation sector. The U.S. Department of Transportation is partnering with leaders in the transportation industry as well as state…
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Senate Extends “Buy American“ Laws to Navy Ships
The legislation will require 100% of the components for naval ships to be manufactured in the U.S. by 2033. The U.S. Senate unanimously approved legislation mandating all U.S.…
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America’s Credit Rating Downgraded
Treasury Secretary Yellen objects to reduction even as the nation may borrow $2 trillion by yearend. Fitch Ratings, Inc. downgraded its rating of the stability of the federal…
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