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Since the legislation took effect, the VA has fired only four senior leaders. The other 1,700 terminated people were low-level staffers with titles such as housekeeper.
While advocates argue that gun violence is woefully under-researched, some officials also say that there are clear steps that should be taken anyway. More research can help. But this is no excuse for inaction,” said Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, who was CDC director from 2009 to 2017. Meanwhile, a look at President Donald Trump’s evolving views on gun control measures.
Modesto Council Poised To Support Proposal To Open A Shelter And Day Center For Homeless
Council members had already signaled informal support for the project, but questions about location and safety had remained.
An Unconventional Approach To Controlling High Blood Pressure In African American Men
Bringing in a pharmacist to visit barber shops, as well as getting a helpful nudge from the barber himself, has proven to help lower blood pressure.
California Students Prepare To Walk Out As Part Of National Protest Against Gun Violence
The nationwide school walkout is scheduled exactly one month after the school shooting in Florida. Participating students will leave class at 10 a.m. and not return for at least 17 minutes – one minute for each victim.
The case revolved around a San Gabriel Valley man whose wife sought to remove his life support and feeding tube. The man’s sister sued to gain control of the end-of-life decision from his wife.
Creating Single-Payer System Would Put Calif. Taxpayers On Hook For At Least $200B A Year
The Sacramento Bee breaks down the obstacles that may keep single-payer legislation from becoming reality.
‘We’re All In Shock’: Glitches At Two Different Fertility Clinics On Same Day Roil Industry
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine said it plans to review both storage tank incidents with the clinics and their equipment suppliers this week. There’s no known connection between the incidents, but the episodes shine a light on vulnerabilities in the system.
Partisan Bickering Threatens Health Law Talks As Political Ramifications Prowl In The Shadows
Lawmakers are trying to stabilize the health law marketplaces but partisan demands may bring the whole thing down during a politically charged election year. Meanwhile, a liberal group is making the argument that Congress funding the cost-sharing subsidies would actually “do more harm than good.”
White House Focuses On Arming Teachers With Plan That Falls Far Short Of President’s Rhetoric
The proposals did not include President Donald Trump’s repeated call to raise the age for buying certain firearms from 18 to 21, an idea that has been opposed by the NRA. The blueprint, however, does contain Trump’s support for two gun-related bills being considered by Congress.