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The US Department of Health and Human Services has called off an upcoming meeting of the expert advisers on preventive health care, the US Preventive Services Task Force, sparking concerns about the future of the trusted advisory group. The task force has set recommendations for cancer screenings, STI testing, and
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The U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services have issued a joint warning to Harvard University, citing the school's failure to adhere to federal antidiscrimination laws. The warning was sparked by a compliance review initiated by HHS' OCR, which found evidence
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The UK government has announced a partnership with Google to provide free technology to the public sector, including the NHS and local councils. The deal, which involves upskilling tens of thousands of civil servants in technology, including the use of artificial intelligence, has been met with concerns over the security
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Public sector union leaders expressed worries over the Liberal administration's new plan to reduce internal spending, citing potential job cuts and decreased federal services. The meeting with government officials came a day after Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali asked cabinet ministers to find
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The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has approved the Public Service Company's (Public Service) 2022-2025 Renewable Energy Compliance Plan, paving the way for the company to move forward with its solar garden program. This decision comes after a review of Public Service's request for proposal (RFP) process
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In a collaborative effort between the State Child Rights Protection and Adoption Service, Kaisiadorys District Municipality Administration, and the Care Centre, a project to promote and support child care in a family environment has been underway since July 1, 2023. Funded by the EU Investment Programme and the State Budget
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The New York State Public Service Commission has issued a regulatory document granting trade secret status to confidential copies of the Connect America Fund Intercarrier Compensation (CAF-ICC) data submissions made by major rate of return carriers. This move aims to protect sensitive and proprietary information that could cause substantial injury
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A nationwide general strike or 'Bharat Bandh' is expected to take place on Wednesday (July 9, 2025), with over 25 crore workers from various sectors, including banking, insurance, and mining, participating to oppose the "anti-worker, anti-farmer, and anti-national pro-corporate policies of the government." The strike, which
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Opponents of a proposed transmission line route in western Wisconsin, part of the Western Wisconsin Transmission Connection Project, have spoken out against the plan, citing concerns over environmental and recreational impacts. The project, proposed by Northern States Power Company-Wisconsin and American Transmission Company LLC, aims to rebuild existing transmission infrastructure
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The Public Utilities Commission of Colorado has issued an interim decision requiring Public Service Company of Colorado to make a filing addressing issues related to a settlement agreement for its combined electric and natural gas demand-side management and beneficial electrification plan for calendar years 2024-2026. The decision, issued on June
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The Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado has approved a request from Public Service Company of Colorado to decrease its natural gas rates, effective July 1, 2024. The decision was made in response to a verified application filed by Public Service on June 14, 2024, requesting a Commission
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Representatives from both sides of the aisle have come together to introduce a bipartisan bill aimed at supporting families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. The Autism Family Caregivers Act would establish a pilot program that provides grants to nonprofits, community health centers, and hospitals
