Opinion · 117th Congress
As Biden repeats Obama’s mistakes, get ready for 2010 redux
On what will likely be top issues in the midterm election, they are underwater on every key component of people’s No. 1 issue — the economy.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Turkey gobbles up Thanksgiving dollar; Vilsack’s meal focuses on the basics
He said major turkey producers are confident there will be no shortages, and on average the birds will cost $1 more than last year.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats push to help hungry troops, as Pentagon offers limited aid
It would give about 500 families an average of $200 a month, at a cost to the government of $1 million a year, according to Congressional Budget Office figures.
Congress · 117th Congress
Some troops are driven to suicide by hunger, experts say
According to the Congressional Budget Office, the House version would help 2,500 more military families than the Senate’s bill, at a cost of $14 million, versus the $1 million Senate plan.
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers decry ‘alarming’ hunger in US military families
The Senate bill would cost around $1 million a year, giving about 500 families an average of $200 a month, while the House bill would help 3,000 families with $400 a month on average, costing just over
Policy · 117th Congress
Pentagon, intelligence agencies detail climate threat to security
The update, which is due by February 1, 2022, will include descriptions of how the Pentagon intends to deal with extreme weather events and sea level rise — and how much it could cost.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Biden ignores voters’ No. 1 issue, just like Obama did
While health care was obviously a very important issue, Obama chose not to make the No. 1 issue, creating jobs, the Democrats’ No. 1 issue.
Policy · 117th Congress
FDA authorizes broad, flexible COVID-19 booster policy
Boosting Johnson & Johnson recipients with an mRNA vaccine such as those by Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna may be seven to 12 times as powerful, according to a phase 1-2 trial of 458 volunteers backed
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats, Republicans agree to short-term debt limit increase
benefits scheduled for Oct. 20 could be delayed by five days.Food stamp benefits due Oct. 25 would be delayed by a week.Federal employee salaries due to be paid Oct. 29 could be postponed by 11 days.Nov. 1
Policy · 117th Congress
White House says 2 million people got COVID-19 boosters this week
About 2 million people received Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots this week and another 1 million people are scheduled for one in the next couple of weeks, the White House announced Friday.
Policy · 117th Congress
COVID-19 vaccine data show low risk from third shot as cases decline
The Biden administration’s COVID-19 booster shot campaign is off to a promising start, with about 1 million Americans signed up to receive a third Pfizer dose at pharmacies in the coming weeks, and adverse
Opinion · 117th Congress
Budget reconciliation bill should not ignore community clinics
Nearly 1 in 10 Americans rely on community health centers, also known as community clinics, for their primary care needs.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden administration defends booster shot decision amid confusion
In a very rare move just before 1 a.m. on Friday, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky deviated from her vaccine advisers’ recommendations on who should and should
Policy · 117th Congress
Ethiopia violence stokes alarm in Washington about civil war
Some 1 million people in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray area are experiencing famine-like conditions, and an estimated 5.2 million of the region’s 6 million people need some form of humanitarian aid,
Policy · 117th Congress
FDA advisers reject third shots for all, back them for vulnerable
The FDA calculated that is equivalent to a 1 to 5 percent difference in vaccine effectiveness.
Policy · 117th Congress
In response to Western drought, a flood of legislation
It also would provide $1 billion for near-term drought relief programs and another $150 million specifically to help Native American tribes mitigate drought impacts.
Policy · 117th Congress
CDC advisers weigh more phased COVID-19 booster plan than White House
The CDC recorded a rate of five cases per 1 million administered doses. Benefits averted outweigh the risks, CDC data found.
Congress · 117th Congress
Taliban sanctions complicate dire Afghanistan humanitarian picture
“Can we please start the conversation about Sept. 1 — and beyond?”
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden plots vaccine booster shots
Pfizer submitted phase 1 data on a third booster shot earlier this week.
Opinion · 117th Congress
SNAP recipients deserve access to healthy foods
In fact, SNAP recipients report that the No. 1 barrier to eating healthy is a lack of time.