FDA approves over the counter Plan B with no age limit
The FDA authorized unrestricted OTC sales of Plan B One-Step lifting age limits. The move follows a court order and long advocacy by women’s health groups to ease access to next day contraception.
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Washington
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Health and Human Services
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Barack Obama
U.S
Edward Korman
Federal supremacy clashes with state medical marijuana laws
The piece notes the federal supremacy clause as the law and cites U.S. courts upholding federal laws over conflicting state laws. It highlights about 20 states passing medical marijuana laws despite federal prohibition and reports the Obama administration urging prosecutors to avoid targeting users. It also mentions delays in implementing the 2005 Real ID Act amid anti-terrorism efforts.
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Winkler
U.S
Barack Obama
States Push Back on Federal Gun and Health Laws
States move to curb federal power over guns and health care. Kansas Wyoming Missouri pass laws criminalizing federal enforcement of gun laws and resisting Obamacare. U S Attorney General Holder warns of court action.
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Eric Holder
Biden calls for path to citizenship amid immigration push
Vice President Joe Biden urged a large Las Vegas crowd to back a comprehensive reform that would grant 11 million undocumented immigrants provisional status and a path to citizenship. Senators Hoeven and Corker touted a border security package costing about 31.2 billion, including 25 billion for Border Patrol, 3 billion for fencing, and 3.2 billion for other measures, signaling support if their amendment passes.
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Immigration bill breakthrough amid border security talks
Key lawmakers from both parties announced support for a broad immigration plan after days of talks. The deal, aided by a favorable CBO projection, would tighten border controls while expanding work visa programs and offering a path to citizenship for about 11 million people.
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Leon Fresco
Lindsey Graham
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Corker
Hoeven
Senate
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Obama to Nominate Comey for FBI Director Post
President Obama plans Friday to nominate James Comey former No 2 at the Justice Department to head the FBI. If confirmed he would take over from Robert Mueller who resigns September 4 as the bureau faces privacy debates and high profile investigations including leaks and surveillance programs.
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Garden project aids recovery through raised beds and market sales
Feltman states the garden aims to aid mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical recovery. Ten raised beds grow squash, cucumbers, strawberries, and tomatoes, with wildflowers and perennials. The group participates in Lovington Farmer's Market, with 32 participants to date.
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Lovington
HDI
Hearts facility expands garden for special needs children
Feltman and HDI volunteers completed a Master Gardener class and teach horticulture. Thanks to United Way grant and donations from Nancy Etcheverry and The Foresters, two moon shaped raised beds are under construction on a concrete pad for children with special needs. About $10,000 has been spent, and the community has embraced the garden. Feltman plans further growth for Grounds for Change and invites donations of wood chips and pots.
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HDI
United Way
Nancy Etcheverry
Foresters Group
Heart’s
House balks at food stamp bill over work requirements
The House backed the Senate version but threatened a veto on the House bill. Conservative opposition and scant Democratic support doom chances for bipartisanship. Only 24 Democrats supported, as many feared cuts could remove up to 2 million from food stamp rolls. The GOP amendment adding state work requirements swayed remaining Democratic backing, Minnesota Rep. Collin.
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Lawmakers Rebel Over Dairy Overhaul Defeat Signals Turned Votes
Peterson, the senior Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee, said the work requirements and a vote that scuttled a dairy overhaul turned too many lawmakers against the measure. Boehner backed the dairy amendment, Cantor endorsed it, and conservatives see the defeat as a victory for taxpayer and environmental groups amid a surge of new House members since the last farm bill five years ago.
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House Agriculture Committee
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Ohio
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R-Va
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