LYONS, NEBRASKA – In its continued efforts to advocate for increasing access to conservation programs, the Center for Rural Affairs is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to move more funds into the hands of farmers and ranchers. In a recent letter to the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Center addressed its management […]
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced the availability of educational resources for parents and caregivers with questions about using the hundreds of millions of bottles worth of imported infant formula headed to the U.S. “Parents and caregivers should have confidence that our collective work with federal partners, manufacturers and retailers
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
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – As more companies, municipalities, states, and utilities set clean energy goals, the demand for renewable energy will continue to increase. Because of the complexity of energy projects, however, the process of drafting ordinances and approving permits can be confusing and challenging for local officials considering requests for the first time. A new white paper from the
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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
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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
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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
WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s that time of year when Americans everywhere will be celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with family, friends, and fireworks. Unfortunately, over the past 15 years, there has been an increase in the number of people injured during this festive time. A new report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
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,
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