Biden delivers billions of dollars in aid to #ukraine, #israel #politics
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Source: Reuters: Health - April 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why the bill to force a TikTok sale came alongside foreign aid
We don’t often get to write about bipartisan wins in Congress, but over the past week and weekend, President Joe Biden and a sharply divided legislature pulled together to approve $95 billion of aid for Israel and Gaza, Ukraine and Taiwan. The Associated Press explained exactly what that money…#israel #gaza #ukraine #taiwan #tiktok #bundling #capitolhill #pellgrant #barackobama #bytedance (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Biden Delays Ban on Menthol Cigarettes
The proposal had been years in the making, in an effort to curb death rates of Black smokers targeted by Big Tobacco. In an election year, the president ’s worries about support among Black voters may have influenced the postponement. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christina Jewett and Noah Weiland Tags: United States Politics and Government Presidential Election of 2024 Recalls and Bans of Products Smoking and Tobacco Food and Drug Administration Biden, Joseph R Jr Source Type: news
As rumors swirl about her successor, UK ambassador plans to stay as long as she can
Karen Pierce, Britain’s ambassador to the United States, told a Washington gathering Thursday night that she would “have to be dragged out of here by my fingernails.” That was a disarming quip for a crowd gathered to launch White House Correspondents Dinner weekend in the opulent gardens of the…#karenpierce #politicospowerplay #massachusettsavenue #rishisunak #timbarrow #moscow #labour #transatlantic #ukraine #middleeast (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Trump camp plans sit-down with outside groups after FEC relaxes coordination rules
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign is inviting prominent outside groups to a private meeting next week in Palm Beach, Florida, to talk about working together and planning for the election. On Tuesday, the Trump campaign sent a letter to pro-Trump, external organizations asking them to attend…#donaldtrump #palmbeach #florida #trump #politico #jamesblair #heritageaction #turningpointaction #charliespies #davewarrington (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sen. Warren challenger goes to bat for Coinbase, crypto industry in SEC lawsuit
Massachusetts Senate candidate John Deaton isn’t letting the busy campaign trail prevent him from fighting the Securities and Exchange Commission on behalf of the crypto industry. FOX Business was first to report that the crypto-enthusiast and lawyer, now turned political candidate, filed an…#massachusetts #johndeaton #nt #southerndistrict #coinbase #garygensler #manhattan #howeytest #supremecourt #famedmiamibeach (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November. In a statement Friday, Biden’s top health official gave no…#xavierbecerra #yolondarichardson #naacp #fda #donaldtrump #republicans #democrats #markmitchell #africanamerican #alsharpton (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Biden administration abandons plan to ban menthol cigarettes, citing'feedback '
The Biden administration indefinitely delayed implementing a long-awaited ban on menthol tobacco products, outraging anti-smoking advocates who say the White House is prioritizing politics over public health. Controversy, especially within the Black community, is one reason Health and Human…#controversy #xavierbecerra #becerra #yolandarichardson #nancybrown #blackcommunities #alsharpton (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Trump Responds After Biden Tells Howard Stern He'll Debate Him
President Joe Biden said he intends to debate Donald Trump ahead of their November general-election rematch, a break with previous comments expressing reluctance about sharing a stage with his predecessor. Biden spoke Friday in a wide-ranging interview with radio host Howard Stern, in which he…#donaldtrump #howardstern #trump #capitol #howardsternshow #subscribe #bloombergoriginals #bloombergquicktake #breakingnewson (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
U.S. senators push for bird-flu response as FDA reports milk findings
Some U.S. lawmakers urged the Biden administration on Friday to further contain the spread of bird flu in dairy cows as tests of milk suggested the outbreak is more widespread than previously thought. The push from Congress members for a stronger response adds pressure on federal agriculture and…#universityofarizona #mittromney #michaelworobey #richardwebby #memphis #cdc #h5n1 #michaelosterholm #avian #fda (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Biden administration abandons plan to ban menthol cigarettes, citing'feedback '
An anti-smoking advocate says the decision to leave menthol cigarettes on the market "prioritizes politics over lives, especially Black lives."(Image credit: Mario Tama) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Yuki Noguchi Source Type: news
Weekend Update DC: How To Watch The White House Correspondents ’ Dinner With POTUS & Colin Jost
President Joe Biden wasn’t tossing out too many laugh lines Friday during his live appearance on Howard Stern’s SiriusXM show, but maybe he was saving them for his comedian-in-chief role at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday. Along with Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost, Biden will…#howardsterns #saturdaynightlives #colinjost #caa #wme #uta #abcnews #politico #washingtonhiltons #cspan (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Biden administration delays menthol cigarette ban again amid political concerns
The ban, originally anticipated last summer, has been held up over fears President Biden could lose support by banning products popular in the Black community. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Dan Diamond Source Type: news
Nigeria: FG, States Must Be Committed to Malaria Eradication
[Daily Trust] Today, March 25, is World Malaria Day, held each year to raise global awareness of the life-threatening disease. With this year's theme, 'Accelerate the Fight Against Malaria for a More Equitable World', it is also a day to highlight the need for better political intervention in malaria control and prevention. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 26, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Malaria Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news
CHMP recommends EU approval of Roche ’s Alecensa as the first adjuvant treatment for resected ALK-positive early-stage lung cancer
If approved, Alecensa will be the first and only ALK inhibitor approved for people with resected ALK-positive early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)The positive recommendation is based on results from the Phase III ALINA study where Alecensa showed an unprecedented 76% reduction in the risk of disease recurrence or death, compared to adjuvant chemotherapy1With about half of people living with early-stage NSCLC experiencing disease recurrence or death following surgery, Alecensa could minimise the risk by treating NSCLC before it has spread2Basel, 26 April 2024 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today th...
Source: Roche Investor Update - April 26, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
