Information sharing with the Department of Health and Human Services will increase. The Department of Labor has announced an interagency initiative with the Department of Health and Human…
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Parents Bill of Rights Introduced in House
The largest teachers’ union opposes the legislation. Representative Elise Stefanik of New York was among members of the House of Representatives to introduce the “Parents Bill of Rights.”…
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States to Review Medicaid Eligibility
Estimates suggest millions may lose Medicaid coverage. The government-sponsored Medicaid program covers roughly 84 million people, and new reports indicate that as many as 14 million may not…
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Congressional Leaders Call for Hyundai Child Labor Penalties
33 legislators send a letter to Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh. Federal legislators recently sent a letter to Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, asking his department to impose…
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COVID Vaccine Added to Routine Immunization Schedule
CDC says children, adolescents, and adults should get annual immunizations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its 2023 list of recommended immunizations. The agency includes immunization…
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HUD Invests $568 Million to Address Lead-Based Paint
Grants are now available for public and low-income housing. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced two notices of funding opportunities to address exposure to lead…
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House Passes Born Alive Bill
Legislation passed along party lines. A bill requiring medical providers to preserve the life of an infant born alive during an attempted abortion procedure passed in the House…
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First Lady Speaks at Women’s Event in Mexico
She says, “Empowered women power our economies.“ Accompanying President Joe Biden on his trip to Mexico, First Lady Jill Biden spoke in Mexico City, Mexico, on Monday at…
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Baby Formula Tariffs to be Reintroduced in 2023
Exemptions made to address shortage are set to expire. Tariffs on imported baby formula are likely to be reimposed in the new year. The United States experienced a…
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FTC Fines Fortnite Maker for Privacy Violations
Epic Games opts to pay $520 million fine to settle allegations. Epic Games, the company behind the popular video game “Fortnite”, agreed to pay the Federal Trade Commission…
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