West Virginia lags on infectious disease preparedness
West Virginia trails in preparedness indicators for infectious diseases, with weak vaccination benchmarks for flu and whooping cough, limited funding for public health, and absence of a robust plan for severe weather and environmental threats. The state met some reporting and HIV screening mandates and can handle testing surges, but officials say they are reviewing the study.
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Stocks slip as Fed starts stimulus discussion
New York stocks edge lower as the Federal Reserve begins a two day policy meeting amid taper speculation. Major indices drifted with S&P 500 down 0.3 percent, Dow slightly off, Nasdaq eased. Boeing and 3M led gains on buybacks and dividends. Frontier surged on AT&T unit deal. Gold and oil fell modestly as inflation concerns linger.
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U S income gap seen hindering economic growth
A AP survey of more than three dozen economists finds the widening gap between the rich and everyone else harming growth. Wealth gains skew toward the affluent while lower earners see stagnant wages, affecting overall spending and long term expansion. The group notes stock wealth concentration and minimal wage debate influence policy and recovery prospects.
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