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This is a MedPage Today story. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s statements before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about the major health programs he’d oversee, should he be confirmed as HHS secretary. On several occasions during the 3.5-hour hearing, Kennedy seemed to conflate Medicare,Continue Reading

AHLA Issues Statement on Launch of Combating Human Trafficking Congressional Caucus

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) issued the following statement from President and Chief Executive Officer Rosanna Maietta on the launch of the Combating Human Trafficking Congressional Caucus. “The creation of the Combating Human Trafficking Congressional Caucus is a powerful signal that our leaders in Washington are committed to treating this heinous crimeContinue Reading

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The desperate manner in which conservative lawmakers try to withhold gender-affirming health care for trans kids continues to astound me. And now that we’re over a year into President Traitor 47’s second term and many anti-trans laws have actually been put into action, the reality on the ground is startingContinue Reading

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Crews began demolishing Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday to make way for a memorial that will pay tribute to the 49 people killed in the attack at the LGBTQ-friendly club nearly a decade ago. Construction workers began tearing down walls in the long-shuttered venue that were still scarredContinue Reading

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Extended Stay America recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of Extended Stay America Premier Suites, which has become the fastest-growing midscale extended-stay brand since its launch in 2src21. The brand has reached nearly 6src open hotels, powered by its new-construction and conversion-friendly model. Meanwhile, the company’s Select Suites brand has echoed this success by becoming the fastest-growing extended-stay brand in the pureContinue Reading

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The International Space Station was soaring 263 miles above the Pacific Ocean near the island of Hawaii when this 30‑second long‑duration photograph was taken, revealing Earth’s atmospheric glow and star trails at approximately midnight local time. NASA/Chris Williams Four International Space Station residents had a light-duty day Thursday as theyContinue Reading