Defense secretary says Del Toro understands today’s pressing challenges. In a unanimous voice vote, the Senate confirmed Carlos Del Toro as Secretary of the Navy. He is a…
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NIH Director Wants More Vaccine Mandates
He says to use “every public health tool we can.” Dr. Francis Collins, the Director of the National Institutes of Health, urged the U.S. to adopt more vaccine…
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Senate Overcomes Filibuster on Infrastructure Bill
Simple majority needed to move bill to the House. On Sunday, the Senate voted to conclude its debate of the much-anticipated $1 trillion infrastructure bill. The bill passed…
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9/11 Families Push President to Declassify Documents
Ask President Biden to not attend 20-year anniversary ceremony without action. Families of 9/11 victims were joined by survivors and first responders in formally issuing a statement requesting…
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Half of U.S. Population Fully Vaccinated
White House says the uptick in recent vaccination count is promising. The announcement was made on Friday by White House Data Director Cyrus Shahpar that 50 percent of…
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Senate Debate Begins on $3.5 Trillion Budget
Provisions include universal preschool and amnesty for millions. On Monday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said the Senate would begin debate on a $3.5 trillion…
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Veterans Affairs Expands Health Care Eligibility
Veterans with war-related respiratory issues will now be served. The Department of Veterans Affairs has expanded its healthcare and compensation benefits to include those who suffer from respiratory…
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Pause on Federal Student Loan Payments Extended
The freeze will continue until the end of January. President Biden’s administration will relieve Americans of making their federal student loans payments at least through the end of…
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China Building 250 Nuclear Missile Silos
Information was revealed at Senate select Intelligence Committee hearing. Satellite images taken in early June show what analysts believe is a field of intercontinental ballistic missile silos near…
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U.S. Adds 943,000 Jobs in July
Unemployment drops to 5.4%. The Labor Department released its jobs report for the month of July this past week. The findings showed that the country had a strong…
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