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1 week ago

Susan Collins Quizzes Casey Means on Past Shrooms Use

I believe what I would say as a private citizen is in many cases different than what I would say as a public health official. Joining a team where the purpose of this role is to communicate absolutely the best evidence-based science to the American people to keep them safe, thriving, and healthy.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Top Democrat defends State of the Union protests as House speaker says he nearly ejected Omar and Tlaib live

House Speaker Mike Johnson nearly ejected Democratic representatives Omar and Tlaib during the State of the Union for protesting Trump's remarks, while Trump's surgeon general nominee Casey Means avoided committing to routine childhood vaccinations during Senate confirmation hearings.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

RFK Jr. made promises to get his job as health secretary. He's broken many of them

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. assured senators he supports childhood vaccines and would maintain existing CDC vaccine recommendations despite his history as an anti-vaccine activist.
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fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Lawmakers, watchdogs acknowledge failings of veterans disability program

The VA disability program faces widespread exaggeration and fraud while systemic flaws create barriers for legitimately disabled veterans seeking benefits.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Trump Praises RFK Jr. After Tumultuous Performance Before Senate: I Heard He Did Very Well Today'

President Trump said he heard Robert F. Kennedy Jr. did well in Senate testimony and praised Kennedy's different views on vaccines and health.
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fromTheregister
8 months ago

Senator hounds Trump's cyber pick over CISA cuts

Sean Cairncross supports offensive cyber actions against adversaries, defending proposed cuts to the US cyber defense agency during Senate hearings.
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fromThe Atlantic
9 months ago

Does Anyone at the White House Know What's Going on?

Donald Trump's shift from certainty to uncertainty reflects a broader trend within the modern GOP regarding knowledge of key issues.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Rubio clashes with Democrats over decision to admit white South Africans

The Trump administration's acceptance of 59 Afrikaner refugees from South Africa ignites debate over preferential treatment based on race amidst refugee program cuts.
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fromUS News & World Report
10 months ago

Schumer Seeks to Halt Flights for New York Helicopter Company After Deadly Hudson River Crash

Schumer calls for a halt to New York Helicopter Tours flights amid investigations into a fatal crash, stressing the need for improved safety regulations.
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