While stimulus has been the most talked about a vote on spending for Congress to approve, few realize President Trump had to sign a 24 hour stop gap measure last night to keep the federal government running as it technically… Read More ›
Health
Trump’s FDA seeks to deregulate frozen cherry pies, potassium chloride, and French dressing
Under President Trump, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing to revoke the definition and standard of identity for French dressing. This is shortly after proposing easing regulations on identity standards for frozen cherry pies and potassium chloride (a metal… Read More ›
California Governor Newsom’s lockdown of the state having no effect in stopping spread of COVID-19
On December 4, a bipartisan group of California legislators sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a letter urging him to reconsider his order closing outdoor playgrounds as part of his regional stay-at-home order. “While we must appropriately consider best practices to reduce… Read More ›
U.S. teen sent to jail for four months in Cayman Islands for not following quarantine orders
Skylar Mack (18), who is a medical student at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, has been sent to jail for four months after removing a bluetooth enabled iMsafe wristband. The wristband is required to make sure visitors quarantine themselves after… Read More ›
Another large study shows facial masks do not work to stop spread of COVID-19
On November 18, 2020, another large study has been published showing the ineffectiveness of wearing masks to help stop the spread of COVID-19. While the study showed no statistical benefit to their effectiveness, researchers in the 6,000 person randomized study… Read More ›
Government health insurance subsidy marketplace website opens today, sign up through Dec. 15
Today, November 1, 2020, those seeking a government subsidy to help pay for their health insurance premiums will sign up for coverage to start coverage on January 1, 2020. You can go to healthcare.gov now to view health insurance plans and see… Read More ›
Veganuary gains strength as over 1 million sign up to go vegan in January
A movement spanning over 192 countries to get people to go vegan for the month of January has signed up its millionth pledge. Started in the United Kingdom, Veganuary is a non-profit organization that encourages people worldwide to eat vegan… Read More ›
Going green in your home during COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has been dramatic for us all as we seek ways not to contract the virus. While many of us are wearing masks and taking other precautions outside our homes, what can we be doing at home to… Read More ›
Tuesday’s Take: Barrett confirmed for SCOTUS, 1 week to general election, 6 days to health insurance exchange opening
Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett After a unanimous vote by the Judiciary Committee last week, last night the Senate confirmed Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett to become the 115th Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Throughout… Read More ›
Vegans report eating healthier due to COVID-19
Most U.S. consumers report eating more comfort foods, snacks, and treats because of the coronavirus, reports market research firm Packaged Facts in the newly published study Vegan, Vegetarian, and Flexitarian Consumers. Some consumers are eating more healthily and more locally produced… Read More ›
