Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Visits the CDC headquarters
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. visited the CDC headquarters in Atlanta today in response to Friday’s tragic gunfire attack that claimed the life of DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose. CDC security led Secretary Kennedy on a tour of the Roybal Campus, pointing out shattered windows across multiple buildings, including the […]
American Academy of Pediatrics Offers 10 Tips to Keep Children Healthy and Happy in School
As the school year begins, every family wants their children to be healthy, active and ready to learn. To prepare children and teens to be at their best – physically, mentally, socially and emotionally – the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends regular visits with the pediatrician, as well as immunizations that help keep all […]
Both payroll employment (+73,000) and unemployment rate (4.2%) change little in July
Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in July (+73,000) and has shown little change since April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The unemployment rate, at 4.2 percent, also changed little in July. Employment continued to trend up in health care and in social assistance. Federal government continued to lose jobs. This […]
Harshbarger Joins President Trump at White House for Signing of HALT Fentanyl Act
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House to celebrate the signing of the bipartisan Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act, landmark legislation aimed at cracking down on the trafficking and abuse of deadly illegal fentanyl that continues to devastate communities across the nation. “Counterfeit Fentanyl is one of […]
Rep. Harshbarger Named Vice Chair of House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) released the following statement after being selected as the new Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health: “Thank you to Chairman Guthrie, Chairman Griffith, and my colleagues for putting their faith in me to serve as the next Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on […]
Harshbarger Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Affirming Parental Rights in Education
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) released the following statement today after the U.S. Supreme Court set a precedent across the country that parents have the right to opt their children out of classroom instruction on LGBTQ topics that conflict with their deeply held religious beliefs: “Today’s ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court affirms that parents, not […]
Myocarditis and Pericarditis after Receipt of COVID-19 Vaccines Among Adolescents and Young Adults
Cases of myocarditis and pericarditis have rarely been observed after COVID-19 vaccination in the United States and evidence from multiple vaccine safety monitoring systems in the United States and around the globe supports a causal association between mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (i.e., Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech) and myocarditis and pericarditis. Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle […]
Heat and Athletes
If you plan to exercise while it’s hot outside: Limit outdoor activity, especially during the middle of the day when the sun is hottest if possible. Wear and reapply sunscreen as indicated on the package. Schedule workouts and practices earlier or later in the day when the temperature is cooler. Pace activity. Start activities slow […]
American Academy of Pediatrics Offers 8 Food Safety Tips for Outdoor Events
When planning a family cookout or packing a picnic to enjoy at the park, pool or beach, keep food safety in mind. Children under age 5 are at higher risk of getting seriously sick from contaminated food. Food poisoning tends to be more common in the summer. It’s when more people cook and enjoy meals […]
FDA Halts New Clinical Trials That Export Americans’ Cells to Foreign Labs in Hostile Countries for Genetic Engineering
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced an immediate review of new clinical trials that involve sending American citizens’ living cells to China and other hostile countries for genetic engineering and subsequent infusion back into U.S. patients – sometimes without their knowledge or consent. This action by the FDA follows mounting evidence that […]
US Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban On Transgender Treatment For Minors
The United States Supreme Court today announced a landmark decision upholding Tennessee’s law restricting gender-transition interventions for minors and affirming the State’s authority to protect kids from risky and unproven medical practices. Tennessee’s lawmakers enacted the challenged legislation in response to a surge in the provision of puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries to minors with gender-identity issues. These […]
Congresswoman Harshbarger Introduces Legislation to Support Reproductive Healthcare
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger, alongside co-lead Congressman Riley Moore (R-WV), introduced H.R. 3589, the Reproductive Empowerment and Support through Optimal Restoration (RESTORE) Act. The Senate companion bill is being introduced by Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and James Lankford (R-OK). With 15 to 16 percent of couples in the U.S. facing infertility struggles, this bill aims to support genuine […]
Congresswoman Harshbarger’s Statement on One Big Beautiful Bill Passage
This morning, House Republicans passed President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, delivering historic savings for the American people. Congresswoman Harshbarger issued the following statement. “I voted YES for President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, and I’m proud to stand with the President. “This legislation delivers meaningful savings for Medicaid—putting it on a sustainable path to […]
Payroll employment rises by 177,000 in April; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.2%
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 177,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in health care, transportation and warehousing, financial activities, and social assistance. Federal government employment declined. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. […]
Sold Exclusively at Rooms To Go: American Bolt and Screw Recalls Tip-Over Restraint Kits Distributed with Clothing Storage Units Manufactured by Canyon Furniture Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards and Risk of Serious Injury or Death
This recall involves tip-over restraint kits that were sold with chests and dressers. The kits were packaged in a red plastic bag containing a plastic zip tie, two white plastic brackets, four screws, two white plastic drywall anchors and an instruction sheet. “American Bolt & Screw MFG CO. LTD, ADDRESS: American Bolt & Screw, 600 […]
SharkNinja Recalls 1.8 Million Foodi Multi-Function Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard; Serious Burn Injuries Reported
This recall involves all Ninja Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers. The cookers have functions that include pressure cooking and air frying. They were sold in black and have a 6.5-quart capacity. “Ninja” is printed on the front of each unit and on the product label. Model numbers OP300, OP301, OP301A, OP302, OP302BRN, OP302HCN, OP302HAQ, […]
