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WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after she voted in support of the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act. “I was proud to vote in support of the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that will strengthen our national security and fully support the members of our […]

While more people are turning to hospice care for comfort in their final days, a study shows that rural areas are not as advanced in end-of-life care as metropolitan areas. But regardless of whether someone lives in a city or in the country, it’s crucial for families of terminally ill patients to know what constitutes highly professional hospice care and

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  As summer approaches and consumers fire up grills, visit the beach or swim in pools, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging everyone to be vigilant about safety. Prevent injuries before they happen.   Grills: Gas or charcoal grills can present a risk of fire and/or carbon monoxide poisoning. From

JONESBORO, Ark.— Independence Day is coming soon and many people plan to attend fireworks displays, a backyard picnic, or just enjoy the outdoors. The American Red Cross wants you to enjoy a fun-packed, safe holiday and offers these tips you can follow over the upcoming holiday:   FIREWORKS SAFETY The safest way to enjoy fireworks is

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s independent experts on the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee met to publicly discuss whether a change to the current vaccine strain composition of COVID-19 vaccines for booster doses is necessary for the 2022 fall and winter seasons.   The COVID-19 vaccines that

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This Independence Day, keep the red, white, and blue in the sky and out of your rearview mirror. To help keep the community safe, local law enforcement is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 7, consisting of Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska,

ATLANTA, Georgia – The Centers for Disease Control has endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that all children 6 months through 5 years of age should receive a COVID-19 vaccine. This expands eligibility for vaccination to nearly 20 million additional children and means that all Americans ages 6 months and older are

LYONS, NEBRASKA – Recently, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee released its draft agriculture appropriations bill for 2023. The bill outlines funding for multiple programs that benefit rural America, including Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) and the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP). “The Center relies on lawmakers to show their support for these programs through the appropriations process,” said