Arlington reverses ban bury WASP pilots at cemetery
Congress and President Obama authorize WASP burials at Arlington National Cemetery overturning 2015 ruling. Elaine Harmon’s Maryland family led push with Sen Mikulski and Rep McSally after decades of advocacy. Burial date awaits Arlington scheduling.
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Funding dispute slows opioid program progress in Congress
Congress moves bipartisan bills to expand treatment and access to overdose reversal drugs while expanding state prescription monitoring. Funding remains unresolved as Democrats seek 600 million in emergency spending, with Republicans saying money will be negotiated later amid other crises like Zika.
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2017 Military Budget and Offender Registration Debates
The House approved HR 4909 277 to 147 funding 610 billion for fiscal 2017 military needs including 40 billion for abroad combat, 50 billion for health care, and 600 million for missile defense. It blocks Obama LGBT contractor orders and sets 1.541 million total active guard and reserve personnel with 9,800 troops in Afghanistan. The package also covers Zika funding and veteran affairs spending across multiple measures, amid related disputes over war authority and Confederate flag bans.
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Ribbon Ride Bike Event At Hall Perrine Cancer Center
Community bike event on Saturday June 18 to honor cancer experiences. Registration online, choose a ribbon color, tie on display ribbons, and receive a commemorative bike ribbon. Proceeds support Hope and Patient Care Funds. questions to Amy at 319 369 4768.
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