A new study finds not even a “modest intervention.” In a peer-reviewed study by the Cochrane Database Systemic Reviews, international researchers found that masks and other physical interventions…
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House Passes Bill to Immediately End COVID Emergency
President’s September statement that “the pandemic is over“ is cited. The House voted to pass a resolution this week that would immediately end the COVID-19 national emergency declaration.…
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President Authorizes Emergency Support for New York Blizzard
FEMA mobilized to address deadly power outages. The White House authorized emergency support in the wake of a severe winter storm that hit New York state on Monday.…
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Senate Votes to End COVID-19 Emergency
The federal health department had already issued an extension. In a bipartisan vote, the Senate voted this week to end the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. The Department of Health…
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Hurricane Fiona Hits Puerto Rico
President Biden makes an emergency declaration. The entire island of Puerto Rico lost power Sunday as Hurricane Fiona made a direct hit on the U.S. territory with dangerous…
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President Issues Emergency Declaration for Mississippi
After record rainfall, a broken treatment plant tainted Jackson’s tap water. President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for the state of Mississippi this week, ordering federal assistance…
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HHS Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency
Secretary Becerra says to take the virus seriously. On Thursday, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said he was declaring a public health emergency over the outbreak…
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President Issues Kentucky Flooding Emergency Declaration
At least 30 have been reported deceased, so far. UPDATE: 08/01/2022 Governor Andy Beshear stated Monday there are a “minimum” of hundreds unaccounted for as flooding has deluged…
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Senators Urge Action on Abortion
Respond to the Supreme Court’s ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Tina Smith of Minnesota published an op-ed on Saturday, encouraging colleagues…
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FMCSA Issues Formula Emergency Declaration
Removes maximum driving time for truckers transporting formula components. This week, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), an agency within the Department of Transportation, made an emergency…
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