Udall Presses Filibuster Reform Against GOP Obstruction
New Mexico Senator Tom Udall blasted Republican use of the filibuster on the Senate floor, denouncing obstruction that blocks nominees and delays budget work. He urged bold reform, warning he will press harder if the chamber returns to successful endless blocking.
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Editorial urges trust in science over anti vaccination views
The piece defends vaccines and public health from anti vaccine claims. It cites rising whooping cough cases and CDC data while debunking the Wakefield autism claim. It notes 1 in 88 children with autism and argues genetics and environment as causes.
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Climate Change Hearing Questioned Obama Warming Claim
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing on July 18 to examine the claim that the climate is warming faster than expected. Witnesses on both panels were split between supporters of the alarmist view and skeptics, with debate over Obama’s 10 year acceleration assertion.
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Flying after a DVT risk factors and precautions
Doonesbury advises a return to air travel with precautions. Prolonged sitting and dehydration on long flights raise clot risk. Tests for clotting tendencies and possibly anticoagulation like warfarin may be discussed with a doctor.
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