Tag: Government
EPA Proposes to Ban Last Form of Asbestos Used in the United States
Asbestos is banned in more than 50 countries and its use in the United States has been declining for years
CDC Director Walensky Announces Sweeping Review of Agency
Revamp would focus on improving the nation's public health workforce, data modernization, laboratory capacity, rapid response to outbreaks
House Passes Bill To Limit Insulin Costs to $35 a Month
Bill now has to pass the Senate with at least 10 Republican votes
Biden to Lift Pandemic Rule Restricting Immigrants at Land Border
Once lifted, migrants entering the country to seek asylum will not be quickly turned back because of public health concerns
New White House Website Speeds Access to Free COVID-19 Care
COVID.gov will bring into one place several types of critical COVID-19 information
Many Local Health Departments Report Harassment During Pandemic
Public health officials reported experiencing structural and political undermining of their professional duties
Biden Administration Says California Can Set Tough Auto Emission Standards Again
Several other states are moving to adopt the California standards
Biden Plan Will Tackle Mental Health Crisis in America
President’s plan includes a special focus on school-age youth
White House Unveils New COVID-19 Response Strategy
Program to boost research into 'long COVID' has also been announced
Nearly Half of 500 Million Free COVID-19 Tests Still Left
Americans have placed 68 million orders for four free rapid tests per family, but about 46 percent of the tests still available
