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Congressional Bills,H.R. 9997 (IH) – To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. ‘Bud’ Lomell, Jr. VA Clinic, and for other purposes.

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H.R. 9997: A Bill to Honor a Local Veteran and Enhance Veterans’ Healthcare Access Washington, D.C., October 26, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) introduced H.R. 9997, a bill that would rename the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. ‘Bud’ Lomell, Jr. VA Clinic. The … Read more

Congressional Bills,H. Res. 1553 (IH) – Expressing the sense that the House of Representatives must take responsible and timely action to address the Federal tax loophole that allows Act 22 decree holders to legally evade Federal taxes.

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Congressional Bill H. Res. 1553 Introduced to Address Federal Tax Loophole for Act 22 Decree Holders Washington, D.C. – On October 26, 2024, Representative Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) introduced H. Res. 1553, a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government must take action to address a tax loophole that allows … Read more

Congressional Bills,H. Res. 1554 (IH) – Expressing support for the recognition and commemoration of the Sikh Genocide of 1984.

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H. Res. 1554: Congress Condemns 1984 Sikh Genocide October 26, 2024 On October 26, 2024, the United States House of Representatives passed House Resolution 1554 (H. Res. 1554), expressing support for the recognition and commemoration of the 1984 Sikh Genocide. The resolution was introduced by Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) and cosponsored by 13 other Representatives. … Read more

Congressional Bills,H. Res. 1552 (IH) – Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2024, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.

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H. Res. 1552: Recognizing Intersex Awareness Day Date: October 26, 2024 Title: Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2024, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day. Sponsor: Representative Marie Newman (D-IL) Summary: H. Res. 1552 is a resolution that expresses support for the recognition of October … Read more

Congressional Bills,H.R. 4587 (RH) – Red Snapper Act

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H.R. 4587: Red Snapper Act Introduced: June 15, 2023 Sponsor: Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-MS) Cosponsors: Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA), Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA) Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources Summary: The Red Snapper Act (H.R. 4587) seeks to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide greater flexibility in the … Read more

Top Stories,‘Entire population of north Gaza at risk of dying,’ warns UN’s top humanitarian official

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‘Entire population of north Gaza at risk of dying,’ warns UN’s top humanitarian official 26 October 2024 Gaza City, 26 October 2024 – The United Nations’ top humanitarian official has warned that the entire population of northern Gaza is at risk of dying if urgent action is not taken to address the deteriorating humanitarian situation. … Read more

Top Stories,UN chief urges halt to escalation after Israeli strikes on Iran

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UN chief urges halt to escalation after Israeli strikes on Iran 2024-10-26 12:00 New York, USA – UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate halt to any further escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military targets near Damascus, Syria. The strikes, which reportedly left three Iranian soldiers … Read more

SDGs,Drought or flooding? No match for this climate-friendly bean

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Drought or Flooding? No Match for This Climate-Friendly Bean 2024-10-26 12:00 Amidst the growing concerns over climate change and its impact on agriculture, scientists have discovered a remarkable bean variety that thrives in both drought and flooding conditions. This discovery holds immense promise for ensuring food security in regions prone to extreme weather events. The … Read more