Trump administration finds SNAP fraud
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking to root out fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps.
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Poll: More voters feeling the impact of federal shutdown
As the federal government shutdown drags into its 37th day, more voters say they are feeling some impact. An equal number of voters also either blame Democrats or Republicans the most for the shutdown, according to polling from Napolitan News Service.
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White House secures deal on weight loss drugs
The White House has secured another deal with major pharmaceutical companies, this time to offer popular weight loss drugs for less in some cases.
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Medical schools to strengthen nutrition education after call from RFK Jr.
The Association of American Medical Colleges issued a call to action Thursday, seeking more robust nutrition education for doctors in training.
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces retirement
After serving in Congress for nearly 40 years, the California Democrat and former House Speaker, Rep. Nancy Pelosi announced her plan to retire at the end of her term.
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Congressional Perks: Luxury cars and mileage result in big costs for taxpayers
U.S. Reps Darrell Issa, R-Calif., and David Scott, D-Ga., have each had taxpayers pay as much as $1,000 every month to Lexus financial so they can lease a vehicle for their offices, a review of House Members' Representational Allowance records by The Center Square... Read More.
Dems: Long federal government shutdown hurts health care
As the federal government shutdown becomes America's longest one on its 37th day, many are worried health care is going to become too expensive to afford, according to California lawmakers.
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Republican congressmen react to Prop. 50 passage
In the hours after California’s Proposition 50 passed by a wide margin, Republican congressional members at risk of losing their seats expressed dismay and disappointment - along with their intention to run again.
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FAA announces flight reductions due to government shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Wednesday there would be a 10% reduction of air traffic in 40 locations across the country due to the ongoing government shutdown.
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U.S. Supreme Court frosty on Trump’s tariff power as world watches
The U.S. Supreme Court gave President Donald Trump's tariff authority a chilly reception on Wednesday, with his economic agenda hanging in the balance and businesses and consumers watching for higher prices.
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California invests in visas, legal immigration
In recent years, California lawmakers and immigrant advocates have rallied around federal visa programs to pursue legal immigration pathways for immigrants in the state.
Universities across the state now... Read More.
Lawmakers weigh in on how the ‘Blue Wave’ will impact shutdown negotiations
The current government shutdown is the longest federal funding lapse in U.S. history as of Wednesday; however, the results of Tuesday's elections have only solidified Democrats’ intent to keep the government closed until Republicans agree to their health care policy demands.
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