Funding will increase access to school-based services for high-need districts. The Department of Education recently announced that $188 million will be awarded to 170 school districts to increase…
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OSHA Opens Public Comments on Voluntary Protection Program
The agency seeks to modernize its certification for best workplace practices. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently opened public comments, requesting input into…
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First Lady Travels to Africa
She will visit two countries over five days. First Lady Jill Biden has arrived in Namibia, starting her visit to the African continent. Before her initial meeting with the…
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Senator Fetterman Hospitalized for Depression
He checked himself into Walter Reed. Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania continues to struggle with the aftereffects of a stroke he suffered during the campaign last year. He…
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U.S. Military Members Sue 3M for Defective Military Earplugs
The suits challenge the company’s filing for bankruptcy to escape litigations. 3M made millions of military-grade earplugs through their subsidiary company Aearo Technologies, which were used routinely by…
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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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EPA Investigating Pollution Levels After Train Derailment
Toxins have killed livestock and fish. A Norfolk Southern Railroad train derailed outside of Palestine, Ohio, en route to Pennsylvania on February 3. According to authorities, the train…
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Senator Fetterman Hospitalized for Lightheadedness
His staff reports no signs of a seizure or second stroke. Freshman Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania remains hospitalized at George Washington University Hospital. During a retreat at the…
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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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Auto Crashes Cost America $340 Billion in One Year
A thorough study by NHTSA reviews all traffic crashes in 2019. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a new report, “The Economic and Societal Impact of…
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