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USDA announces new milk testing order for H5N1 bird flu

U.S. News // 4 days ago

USDA announces new milk testing order for H5N1 bird flu

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Friday announced a new national milk testing order to check for H5N1 bird flu. It requires raw unpasteurized milk samples nationwide sent to USDA for testing.

Surgeon general: U.S. smoking rates continue to fall, but not for everyone

Health News // 3 weeks ago

Surgeon general: U.S. smoking rates continue to fall, but not for everyone

Disparities in tobacco use continue to persist by income and occupation, geography, education, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender and mental health status, new data finds.

Biden invokes wartime powers to address IV fluids shortage

Health News // 1 month ago

Biden invokes wartime powers to address IV fluids shortage

The nation's depleted supply of IV solutions is recovering after a North Carolina facility recently resumed production after Hurricane Helene temporarily put it out of business.

1,000 troops to be mobilized to support Helene recovery

U.S. News // 2 months ago

1,000 troops to be mobilized to support Helene recovery

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Wednesday authorized mobilizing up to 1,000 troops to assist with recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

$100M will be targeted to schools, rural communities to boost U.S. healthcare workforce

U.S. News // 2 months ago

$100M will be targeted to schools, rural communities to boost U.S. healthcare workforce

The federal government on Tuesday released details on new plans to expand and strengthen the American healthcare workforce with a nearly $100 million investment for schools, and rural and tribal communities.

HHS to spend $568 million to improve maternal health outcomes

U.S. News // 3 months ago

HHS to spend $568 million to improve maternal health outcomes

The Department of Health and Human Services said on Tuesday it will spend $568 million to lower the maternal mortality rates in the United States.

HHS launches awareness campaign on viruses, vaccines

Health News // 3 months ago

HHS launches awareness campaign on viruses, vaccines

Health and Human Services announced a national campaign on Monday to increase public awareness of common respiratory viruses and available vaccines.

FDA approves first at-home, over-the-counter test for syphilis

Health News // 3 months ago

FDA approves first at-home, over-the-counter test for syphilis

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first over-the-counter, at-home test for syphilis in response to surging levels of the sexually transmitted disease nationwide.

HHS urges blood culture vial conservation amid shortage

Health News // 3 months ago

HHS urges blood culture vial conservation amid shortage

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra Friday urged health care providers to conserve blood culture media bottles and said HHS is taking action to resolve the vial shortage as quickly as possible.

Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth to lead U.S. delegation to Paralympic Games

U.S. News // 3 months ago

Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth to lead U.S. delegation to Paralympic Games

Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth will lead the U.S. delegation at the 2024 Paralympic Games opening in Paris along with the newly revealed members tasked with representing America at the global event and closing ceremonies.

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My concern was how much weight this position would have and I came to the conclusion that it would not be priority No. 1, and perhaps, not even priority No. 2 or 3
Becerra declines U.S. trade post Dec 17, 2008

FDR's lesson to us was that for every dollar America invested in the original GI Bill, $7 were returned to the American economy
Becerra calls for better veteran benefits May 17, 2008

Xavier Becerra (born January 26, 1958) is an American politician who has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1993, representing California's 31st congressional district (map), which is based in Los Angeles.

Becerra was born in Sacramento, California, the son of working-class immigrants. He graduated in 1976 from C.K. McClatchy High School located in central city Sacramento. He went on to earn his B.A. in economics from Stanford University and his J.D. from Stanford Law School. He was initially a lawyer, working on cases involving individuals with mental impairment. He was also a staff member for California State Senator Art Torres and the Deputy Attorney-General of California. Becerra was a one-term member of the California State Assembly before entering the House.

Becerra is married to physician Carolina Reyes, and has three children.

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