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Backlash Swella  Over Vaccine Skeptic RFK  Headi g Health Department.  People Fear  He Will Cancel Life-Saving Treatments (TSN): Lawmakers are vexed over the policy-changing potential  of   president elect Trump's nomination for the Department of Health and Human Services-- anti-vaxxer Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.   Concerns about the return of illnesses that have been controlled by safe vaccines for years  like measles and mumps are growing. James Hodge Public health law expert at Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, says, "He'll make America suck again " And with Kennedy taking charge of the  health department the U.S. will "experience a seminal change in vaccine law and policy." There has been bi-partisan backlash after a New York Times article claimed  Kennedy will bar use of the life-saving Polio vaccine.  A spokesperson  said he beleives it should can still be used but shoukd be studied furth...

  Today, as we commemorate the 50 th  Anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, we celebrate the tremendous progress our country has made in bringing clean drinking water to all Americans – and we recommit ourselves to the work still to come.     I am proud to have been one of the Senators who supported this landmark legislation. Before the Safe Drinking Water Act, America’s drinking water was unreliable and too often polluted with industrial waste or disease-causing contaminants. The Act was passed to meet these challenges head-on, and five decades later, our nation enjoys some of the safest drinking water in the world.   Along with the long-standing leadership of Vice President Harris, I have fought to ensure that the full vision of the Safe Drinking Water Act is realized by tackling the key challenges facing our drinking water system today, including toxic lead pipes, PFAS “forever chemicals,” aging water infrastructure, and pollution impacting...

Jekalyn Carr Celebrates 10 Years of Inspiring Through Music  with Unforgettable Milestone And Brand New #1 Single, “You Carried Me” (Atlanta, GA)  –  Waynorth Music  celebrates a decade of chart-topping hits and life-changing moments by GRAMMY-nominated triple-threat,  Jekalyn Carr . Jekalyn Carr marks a momentous milestone as she celebrates 10 years in the music industry, all this coming on the heels of a brand-new Billboard and Mediabase Gospel number one single, “You Carried Me.” Carr’s entire decade of chart-topping success has been backed by her independent family-owned label, WayNorth Music. Since her debut at just 15 years old, Carr has captivated audiences worldwide with her powerful voice, heartfelt lyrics, and unwavering message of faith and hope. Now, a decade later, she continues to reach new heights as an artist and an inspiration, celebrating a career that has broken records and touched lives across the globe. Carr is the youngest artist in the gos...

By Mona Austin  First Lady Dr. Jill Biden held a White House toy drive as her grand finale event for military families in conjunction with Toys for Tots on Friday.   The  FLOTUS was accompanied by children with their eyes all aglow entering the glistening  East Room  where they assisted her with sorting donated gifts that will be distributed to needy families throughout the country.  "Did you feel like it was magical?" she asked the kids about the White House decor they had seen before  and expressed disbelief when some of the kids said they hadn't seen the gingerbread house.   There is indeed much to see at the White House during Christmas time as well as taste.  "Hot chocolate!" One child yelled, triggering  laughter in the room.    While thanking the children's parents a little boy seated with the group of kids on the floor in front of the podium clapped excitedly whike other watched.    "Yes clap for yourself...

  Yesterday, President Biden announced that he granted clemency to approximately 1,500 Americans - the most ever in a single day - who have demonstrated remorse and rehabilitation as well as a strong commitment to making their communities better. The President commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals who were placed on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic and who have successfully reintegrated into their families and communities. He also pardoned 39 individuals who were convicted of non-violent crimes. Americans receiving relief yesterday included several decorated military veterans, a nurse who has led response for a number of natural disasters, a recovery coach who works with survivors of trauma and persons with disabilities, an addiction counselor who volunteers his time to help young people, and more.   Yesterday’s actions build on the President’s record of criminal justice reform to help reunite families, strengthen communities, and reintegrate individu...

  Clemency Recipient List    Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is granting clemency consisting of 39 pardons and 1,499 commutations. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is pardoning the following 39 individuals: NINA SIMONA ALLEN – Harvest, Alabama Nina Simona Allen is a 49-year-old woman who was convicted of a non-violent offense in her 20s. In the years since, Ms. Allen returned to school to earn a post-baccalaureate degree and two master’s degrees. She now works in the field of education. Ms. Allen strengthens her community by volunteering at a local soup kitchen and at a nursing home. Ms. Allen is described by people who know her as a dependable, hardworking woman of integrity. KELSIE LYNN BECKLIN – Falcon Heights, Minnesota Kelsie Lynn Becklin is a 38-year-old woman who pleaded guilty to a non-violent offense at the age of 21. After successfully serving her sentence, Ms. Becklin has furthered her education and recently completed a Ph.D. program. In addition to her gra...