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U.S. Outlines New Health Insurance Options For Graduating College Students
Education (ED) Secretary Arne Duncan and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius launched a new initiative...
Michigan Passes “I’m Sorry” Bill
Doctors in Michigan can now show sympathy to patient’s families when tragedy happens. It’s a standard scene of...
Hawaii Outlines Program To Help End Homelessness
Every day at 5 a.m., 15 residents of NEXT STEP Shelter in Kakaako begin their job of cleaning up theU.S. Launches Plan To Reduce Health Disparities Among Minorities
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched two new strategic plans aimed at reducing health disparities. TheWashington Gift Of Life Awards Presented By Governor Gregoire
Governor Chris Gregoire presented the Washington Gift of Life Award to six families whose loved ones donated their organs, givingU.S. To Enhance Safety Standards For Meat And Poultry Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today is proposing a new requirement for the meat and poultry industry that, once enacted,Governors Oppose Shift In Medicaid Spending
Governor Peter Shumlin joined Governors from 16 other states calling on congressional leaders to reject a plan to turn MedicaidOhio Invests $36 Million For Prescription Drug Treatment Programs
Governor John R. Kasich has announced $36 million in new funds to help Ohioans addicted to prescription drugs get theUSDA Expands Nutrition Assistance For Children In Need
Agriculture Under Secretary Kevin Concannon has announced that more low-income kids will have access to nutrition assistance when school isU.S. Holds Exercise To Evaluate Securing The Cities Program
Beginning today, thousands of first responders and law enforcement officers from 150 agencies in New York, New Jersey and ConnecticutMassachusetts Forms Commission To Improve MBTA RIDE Program
Governor Deval Patrick signed an executive order today establishing a Commission to examine paratransit services provided by the MBTA’s RIDEMinnesota & Major Health Plans Reach Profit Cap Agreement
Governor Mark Dayton and Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson announced today additional health care cost-savings, by reaching an agreement with
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- Governor McDonnell Outlines Draft Transportation Improvement Program
- Alaska Energy Bill Passes Legislature
- Illinois State Building Receives ENERGY STAR Award
- Homeland Security Begins Using National Terrorism Advisory System
- U.S. Outlines New Health Insurance Options For Graduating College Students
- Electrolux Expands In North Carolina, To Create 200 Jobs In Charlotte
- Virginia Storm Victims To Receive Tax Extension
- U.S. Expands Broadband Investment For Rural Areas To Accelerate Job Creation
- U.S. To Invest $130 Million For Advanced Energy Research
- Michigan Passes “I’m Sorry” Bill
- Kentucky Sells Two State Aircraft To Save Taxpayer Dollars
