Grassley seeks safety review of herpes study abuses
Iowa Senator Grassley demands that the Trump administration and Southern Illinois University inspect how researcher William Halford injected an experimental herpes vaccine into humans without standard safety oversight. He seeks assurances that corrective action is in place after Halford died and Kaiser Health News raised questions.
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Vermont House approves bill to fully legalize marijuana
The Vermont House passed a bill 83 to 61 legalizing possession up to an ounce and home cultivation of up to six plants. The measure awaits Senate approval with the governor signaling support, potentially making Vermont the first state to legalize recreational use through legislature rather than a ballot question.
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Iran laments U.S. bullying at UN Security Council
Iran's ambassador Gholamali Khoshroo denounces U S pressure at a Security Council emergency meeting on Iran protests. He cites U S domestic unrest as precedent and urges the council to focus on genuine issues while noting Iran has seen 21 deaths and 1,000 arrests in eight days of unrest. President Rouhani faces public demands for reforms as protests shift from economic grievances to political calls.
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Wall funding plan outlines 18 billion for southern border fencing
The administration seeks 18 billion over ten years for initial border wall work, fencing 316 miles and reinforcing 407 miles, potentially placing a wall or barrier along half of the 2,000 mile U S Mexico border by 2027. CBP asks for 8 billion for personnel and training, 5 billion for technology, and 1 billion for roads, pushing total near 33 billion over a decade. Democrats criticize the cost amid budget talks and a potential government shutdown.
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