WASHINGTON, D.C. — Martin J. O’Malley was sworn in Wednesday by Senator Ben Cardin as Commissioner of Social Security to a term that expires on January 19, 2025. Commissioner O’Malley expressed his gratitude for being chosen to lead the Social Security Administration. “I am honored for the opportunity of a lifetime to lead […]
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DALLAS, Tex. – As millions of Americans hit the road for the Christmas holiday, many will reap the gift of lower gas prices, with nearly 100,000 stations offering gasoline at $2.99 or less. The national average price of gas is projected to be $3.09 on Christmas Day according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings
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For more than 85 years, Social Security has provided income protection for retirees, adults and children with disabilities, and families who lose a wage earner. In order to pay benefits, we also issue millions of Social Security Numbers (SSN), maintain the country’s wage records, and more. The scope of what we do is enormous, and
ATLANTA, Georgia – Respiratory illness activity is rapidly increasing across the United States, yet vaccination rates for COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remain low. Millions of people may get sick in the next month or two, and low vaccination rates means more people will get more severe disease. Getting vaccinated now can help
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced the selection of four Upper Mississippi River Basin nature-based solutions projects, totaling almost $1.4 million, through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. This investment is part of a $10 million allocation through the Inflation Reduction Act – the largest climate investment in history –
CHEVY CHASE, Maryland — The holidays are upon us, and while there’s loads of merry-making and fun to be had – the changes and sensations of the season can add stress to the lives of children with special needs and their families. The Episcopal Center for Children (ECC), a nonprofit organization serving children with special
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WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using and dispose of Allvre’s 216 Piece 5mm Magnetic Ball Sets because the loose, hazardous magnets pose a risk of serious injury or death if ingested by children. CPSC testing determined the Magnetic Ball Sets do not comply
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a national strategy that will drive progress toward the national goal to reduce food loss and waste in the U.S. By 50 percent by 2030. This action is a continuation of the
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Mike Bost (IL-12) and Randy Feenstra (IA-04) have introduced legislation increasing accountability for states to reduce costly spending errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. The bill is expected to save taxpayers up to $1 billion per month, in part by requiring states to recover overpayments and
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WASHINGTON– The Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, have announced that the SBA is strengthening its longstanding partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to create jobs and expand access to new and better market opportunities for people in rural
