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The latest on a bill that would commission a statue of the pioneering politician — and a few artists who could rise to the task of creating it.
The chair of a U.S. House Committee on China and the top Democrat on the panel urged Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) to halt operations in Xinjiang after thousands of vehicles with a small Chinese-made electronic component were held at U.S. ports.
Some Democratic lawmakers are urging the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to combat inflation. They argue that the Fed's current restrictive monetary
President Lai Ching-te told visiting US lawmakers today that Taiwan would work with the United States to counter "authoritarian expansionism", days after China staged major military drills around the self-ruled island
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Democratic U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation on Tuesday that would bar the president and other top officials from accepting...
The spending bill allocates $25 million to the NIH and the CDC. Federal gun violence research had stalled out after Congress passed the Dickey Amendment in 1996, which said that federal funding could not be used to promote or advocate for gun control.
US-China tension rising as Michael McCaul and Anna Eshoo say they were invited to travel with House speaker
AI-assisted video manipulation is worrying US politicians. A bipartisan group of members of the House of Representatives is asking the intelligence community to asses the threat. They worry deepfakes could be used for misinformation, blackmail, and more.
The Trump administration's reported plan for the changes in H1B visa rules faces opposition from Congressmen and some US lawmakers.
Reintroduced federal legislation pushes to expand Osha coverage in 24 states not currently covered by the act
US lawmakers approved the renewal of a controversial electronic surveillance tool widely used by American intelligence agencies abroad.
A group of Democratic US lawmakers is asking Google to limit or properly label search results that direct users to fake abortion clinics that steer women away from the procedure.
The American West is the place to go if you want to spot some UFOs.
Ukraine and Russia both accused each other of deadly strikes on civilians Saturday as US lawmakers prepared to vote on a $61 billion aid package.
EU lawmakers have called for the European Commission to impose visas on US citizens visiting the EU amid a dispute over US visa restrictions for five EU nations.
Congress has passed a stop gap funding bill that includes the reauthorization of the US Food and Drug Administration@s user fee programs. The reauthorization would avert layoffs at FDA and secures funding for numerous initiatives at the agency that arose from months of negotiations with industry.
Members of the House of Representatives on Thursday will launch the first bipartisan caucus on Burma to pressure U.S. administrations to act on the crisis in t
AOC criticises facial recognition. US lawmakers want to stop Huawei. Indian business owners bash Bezos.
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The 3M Company, the Chemours Company and DuPont appeared before lawmakers over PFAS
The US State Department has approved a potential sale of tank ammunition to Israel worth $100 million, bypassing Congress under an emergency exception. The
US lawmakers and both presidential candidates have raised questions about AT&T's deal to buy Time Warner for $85.4bn (£70bn).
JUNE 27, 2019 BY MARY CHAPMAN A new nationwide event series aims to empower people with Parkinson’s (PD) and their caregivers to manage the disease, learn about research participation, and plug into local resources. Called “Parkinson’s IQ + You,” the effort is presented by The Michael J. Fox Foundation(MJFF). The events seek to support PD families in learning more about all facets of the disease — what a comprehensive care team looks like, how to achieve optimal communication between patients and physicians, the latest in treatments, and the benefits of joining clinical trials. Kick-off events are slated this year for Atlanta on Sept. 14, and southern California, in Anaheim, on Dec. 14. More sessions will come next year, including one in Phoenix on Jan. 11. Registration is free. This year’s events will be hosted by Larry Gifford, a patient and host of the “When life gives you Parkinson’s” weekly podcast. “Between its symptoms and progression, Parkinson’s can present unique challenges for those of us who live with the disease, but also for our loved ones who support us,” John L. Lipp, a writer, nonprofit executive director, and Parkinson’s patient, said in a news release. “I often say, ‘I can’t control my Parkinson’s, but I can control how I respond to it.’ Parkinson’s IQ + You will offer people in the community, including me and my husband, an opportunity to learn from other patients and families and from experts in the field, so that we can turn education today into action tomorrow,” Lipp said. Crafted to support care partners and people with Alzheimer’s at every disease stage, the series will feature a variety of panel participants, including patients and their caregivers, to reflect the community’s diversity and the disorder’s variability. The organizers note that PD symptoms and progression vary significantly, making each Parkinson’s experience unique. Each full-day event will feature interactive programming, as well as an exposition of local resources. Called Parkinson’s Partner Expo, this portion will include representatives from movement disorder centers and patient advocacy organizations, speech and physical therapists, and clinical trial teams. There also will be panels and sessions on topics such as understanding Parkinson’s and living well with it. During a related forum called “If I Knew Then What I Know Now,” a patient and caregiver will share experiences and strategies. There also will be a session on “Building Your Care Team.” To help people with Parkison’s and their caregivers understand the advantages of seeing a specialist, what to expect during visits, and how to optimize each one, each event will feature a demonstration of what a typical appointment might be. “Patients are the force driving our research priorities and our urgent mission to end Parkinson’s,” said Todd Sherer, PhD, the foundation’s CEO. “The foundation is committed to ensuring all people with Parkinson’s, and their families, are empowered to make decisions about treatment and care. And we want to work side by side in partnership with patients to advance Parkinson’s research.” The series includes complimentary meals, and is funded by Acadia Pharmaceuticals, with additional support from MJFF biotech and pharmaceutical partners. “The Parkinson’s IQ + You program has been uniquely designed to bring much-needed support and information to the Parkinson’s community,” said Rob Kaper, MD, Acadia’s senior vice president and global head of medical affairs. “We look forward to this national series of events across the country, which will offer attendees the opportunity to interact with healthcare experts and other people with Parkinson’s and their families, and ask important questions about disease management,” he said. https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/2019/06/27/mjff-nationwide-event-series-parkinsons-iq-plus-you-kicks-off-this-fall/
Representatives Patrick McHenry, Mike Flood and French Hill called for an additional 60 days for a CFPB proposal to consider the impact on digital assets. Read More via CoinTelegraph.
Allegheny County council members Bethany Hallam and Liv Bennett, and House candidate Emily Kinkead, all went nearly nude to address a new Penn. Supreme Court mail-in ballot ruling.
Covenants are viewed as the most sacred and binding of deals – an oath that's never to be broken. America's earliest settlers made a covenant with God to serve and proclaim Him throughout the earth. These days, however, Americans appear to have forgotten this covenant and that can have dire consequences.
There are few who see the passing of meaningful new laws as a guaranteed outcome – but people are still talking
Several former lobbyists and executives are working crucial staff positions in the new Congress.
Lewis Hine's photographs of young children working in cotton mills and coal mines helped convince US lawmakers in the early 20th century to introduce new regulations.
US lawmakers released a $1.2 trillion package in the early hours of Thursday to complete the 2024 federal budget -- teeing off a race to sign it into law before a government shutdown looming at the weekend.
Republicans in Louisiana, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Texas have discussed eliminating or restricting such cases
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before Congress. US lawmakers are looking to ban the app in the US over privacy concerns.
