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12/06/2024

A House Judiciary subcommittee held a hearing on how environmental activists use their political power to pressure corporations to reduce their emissions in a way that can hurt their earnings.

WASHINGTON — Debate over the devastation of climate change was back in Congress Wednesday, this time about when responsible environmental investing tramples the finances of businesses accused of polluting. A House Judiciary subcommittee held a hearing on how environmental activists use their polit...

12/06/2024

The Well News garnered top honors in the category for a piece on a local cannabis entrepreneur entitled Businessman Strives to Bring Luxury to DC’s Once-Stigmatized Cannabis Sector.

WASHINGTON — The Well News took first place in the Online Business Writing category Tuesday night at the D.C. Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists’ annual Dateline Awards for journalism excellence ceremony. The Well News garnered top honors in the category for a piece on a local ca...

12/06/2024

Though independent physicians deliver high-quality care at a lower per-patient cost in comparison to larger health care settings, like hospitals, 2024 began with a troubling start.

With the rapid increase in drug and labor costs, more administrative burdens from insurance companies, and growing demand for health care, it’s more challenging — yet even more important — for doctors to continue serving their communities. Nevertheless, independent practices in towns across th...

12/06/2024

Well, the DC chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has spoken, and ... I won, and also came in tied for second ... in the business writing category ...

11/06/2024

The law, which was signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in May of last year, barred doctors and nurses from prescribing or administering transition-related medication to those under 18 and exposed medical providers to criminal liability and professional discipline if they did so, among other provisions.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida law banning gender-affirming health care for transgender minors and restricting access to care for some transgender adults is unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. The law, which was signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in May of last year, barred doctors an...

11/06/2024

Trump’s visit to the nation’s capital on Thursday was initiated by Business Roundtable, one of the city’s most powerful business lobbying groups.

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump will be on Capitol Hill Thursday for separate meetings to rally House and Senate Republicans in the wake of his recent conviction in the New York hush-money trial while laying out his vision for a possible second term in the White House. Trump’s visit t...

11/06/2024

Some Republicans are saying Biden’s mental decline indicates he is unfit to be president. They say the audio tapes could help prove it.

WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats are blasting Republicans ahead of their planned vote this week in the House to hold U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt. Garland has refused to turn over audio tapes of Special Counsel Robert Hur’s interview with President Joe Biden about classi...

11/06/2024

The intent of the new collaboration is to “bring all available criminal and civil tools to bear” against those profiting in the illicit e-cigarette market, individuals and entities seen as the cause of widespread ni****ne addiction among American youths.

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department and the Food And Drug Administration are the leads on a new multi-agency task force intended to crack down on the illegal distribution and sale of e-cigarettes. Also participating in the task force are the Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms and Explosives; the...

11/06/2024

One of the intriguing stories in the Bible about the power of vengeance is that of the death of Samson, which is described in Judges 16.

One of the intriguing stories in the Bible about the power of vengeance is that of the death of Samson, which is described in Judges 16.  The strong-man judge of Israel and scourge of the uncircumcised Philistines had finally been betrayed by Delilah and captured by his enemies after she had shorn ...

11/06/2024

In all, 33 D.C. retail licenses and two internet licenses will be available to non-social equity applicants, with the application period slated to close Aug. 29.

WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia will open what it is calling the “final” application period for medical cannabis license applications on July 1. In all, 33 retail licenses and two internet licenses will be available to non-social equity applicants, with the application period slated to c...

11/06/2024

Six organizations across five Ohio counties are receiving awards for energy efficiency retrofits, LED lighting, solar power upgrades, weather sealing, windows and doors, and more.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Development has awarded $5.4 million in grants to support energy efficiency projects in five counties across the state.  Six organizations across five counties are receiving awards for energy efficiency retrofits, LED lighting, solar power upgrades, weather...

11/06/2024

Created by Rebecca Davis and Pete Davis, the documentary sheds light on the issues of loneliness and isolation through the research of Robert Putnam, a Harvard social scientist and author of “Bowling Alone.”

WASHINGTON — Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy are set to host a film panel discussion on the dangers of loneliness in American society Tuesday evening, following a showing of the documentary “Join or Die” at the Capitol Visitor Center. Created by Rebecca Da...

11/06/2024

EE ALERT | Voters in Nevada — Federal and state primaries will be held for Nevada today, June 11 — find your polling place

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11/06/2024

EE ALERT | Voters in North Dakota — Federal and state primaries will be held for North Dakota today, June 11 — find your polling place

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11/06/2024

EE ALERT | Voters in Ohio — Special election for Ohio U.S House of Representatives 6th Congressional Distrct held today, June 11 — find your polling place

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11/06/2024

EE ALERT | Voters in Maine — Federal and state primaries will be held for Maine today, June 11 — find your polling place

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11/06/2024

EE ALERT | Voters in South Carolina — Federal and state primaries will be held for South Carolina today, June 11 — find your polling place

10/06/2024

Under the terms of the agreement, which was signed last week, the BOEM and Maryland will continue ongoing efforts to explore and identify potential areas for offshore wind leasing.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the state of Maryland to support the coordinated development of offshore wind energy generation. Under the terms of the agreement, which was signed last week, the agency and the state...

10/06/2024

In the year since it opened, the Boardwalk Campus of the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District has been operating at less than a third of the energy use per square foot of a typical Massachusetts school, according to officials involved in the project.

BOSTON — A Boston school district is reaping the benefits of clean energy after deciding that its most recently built elementary school will run entirely on a geothermal system, with no fossil fuel use onsite. In the year since it opened, the Boardwalk Campus of the Acton-Boxborough Regional Schoo...

10/06/2024

Along with its motion to transfer the case to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, the FCC declined an industry petition last week to suspend its new net neutrality rules.

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission is trying to keep a pivotal net neutrality case in Washington, D.C., as the agency seeks to prevent internet companies from giving preference to favored customers. Along with its motion to transfer the case to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in ...

10/06/2024

The Constitution, Article 3, Section 1, provides that Congress has the power to change the number of Supreme Court justices and it has done so several times in our nation’s history.

Recent Supreme Court decisions have served as reminders of the politicization of the high court. This does not imply that there hasn’t always been a political element to Supreme Court nominations, confirmations and subsequent decisions. However, in recent years, replete with acrimonious Senate he...

10/06/2024

Researchers in the United Kingdom investigated whether short bouts of physical activity, like taking the stairs, could improve heart health and provide longevity benefits.

WASHINGTON — Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death and one of the best ways to prevent it is by getting regular physical activity. The WHO estimates that 25% of adults worldwide do not reach the minimum amount of physical activity needed to stay healthy. If you’re not read...

10/06/2024

Here, we’ll explain what seed oils are, what the research says about their safety and let you know which types of oils may offer the most health benefits.

WASHINGTON — When you pay attention to the conversation around health and wellness, you’ll notice different food products occasionally getting labeled as detrimental to your health. In the past few years, seed oils have become an offender. What are they, exactly? Are they really bad for you? Her...

08/06/2024

EE ALERT | Voters in Guam — Democratic presidential primary elections will be held for Guam today, June 8 — find your polling place

08/06/2024

EE ALERT | Voters in Virgin Islands — Democratic presidential primary elections will be held for Virgin Islands today, June 8 — find your polling place

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07/06/2024

However, the judge said the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority could continue to enforce its Guideline 12. It says, “Advertisements that promote or oppose any religion, religious practice or belief are prohibited.”

WASHINGTON — The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority can no longer ban ads bearing political issue messages under a recent federal court ruling. The ruling was based on a lawsuit that a religious group called WallBuilders filed against the transit agency. WallBuilders is a nonprofit org...

07/06/2024

U.S. Circuit Judge Kevin Newsom, a Trump appointee who was confirmed to his seat on the 11th Circuit by a 2-1 margin in the U.S. Senate in August 2017, is an outspoken proponent of the “ordinary meaning” of words being the foundational rule for the evaluation of legal texts.

ATLANTA — Conceding many of his colleagues might consider it “heresy,” a federal appeals court judge revealed last week that he used AI — in the form of ChatGPT — when drafting his concurrence to a ruling in a civil negligence case.  U.S. Circuit Judge Kevin Newsom, a Trump appointee who ...

07/06/2024

The two top Republicans on the Hill extended an invitation to Netanyahu to enable the prime minister to “share the Israeli government’s vision for defending their democracy, combating terror and establishing just and lasting peace in the region.”

WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted a bipartisan invitation to address a joint meeting of Congress, and will do so on Wednesday, July 24, the two top Republicans on the Hill announced Thursday night. In a joint statement, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senat...

07/06/2024

The U.S. h**p crop was fully commercialized in the 2018 Farm Bill. While this was good news for farmers, it came with its own set of challenges given the market instability fueled by federal regulatory uncertainty of CBD.

The year thus far has been enlightening for lawmakers and h**p industry stakeholders. Just as the h**p industry started to recover after a rocky start, a fellow product category took aim — the cannabis industry. And coming out of the House Farm Bill markup, the agenda to shut down the h**p industr...

06/06/2024

The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee met with the chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission Thursday to work on a plan to prevent drug companies from extending their patent rights beyond their normal expiration dates.

WASHINGTON — Federal officials are discussing a strategy to block pharmaceutical companies from abusing patent rights that can keep drug prices high. The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee met with the chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission Thursday to work on a plan to prevent drug co...