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Launch of the Global Climate Storytelling WE HEAR YOU—A CLIMATE ARCHIVE project
Dramaten (The Royal Dramatic Theater of Sweden), the Institute for Environment and Sustainability at Earth Commons-Georgetown University, the Swedish Embassy in Washington, DC and the Laboratory ... -
Students show support for environmental human rights amendment
By Taylor McLaughlin With the cold February winds roaring around them, students, politicians and activists gathered at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, urging lawmakers to ... -
“High-functioning depression”: what it means and symptoms to look for
“High-functioning depression” is not a clinical diagnosis listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), a manual used by medical professionals. It’s a ... -
Ron Faucheux: Census numbers tell the story of our cities | Opinion
Competition for city population rankings is fierce – each place wants to be bigger than the other – and the latest US Census provides some surprising ... -
Pascrell and Peters urge Medicare to cover Covid testing
Pascrell and Peters urge Medicare to cover Covid testing Members urge the same testing assistance for Medicare beneficiaries as those with private insurance and Medicaid WASHINGTON, ... -
DC, Maryland report rise in COVID-19 deaths – NBC4 Washington
Washington, DC and Maryland are each reporting a spike in the number of people who have died from COVID-19, according to data from NBC News. The ... -
Laws to come into force in 2022: from minimum wage increases to banning most surprise medical bills
As Americans navigated government and private sector mandates around masking and vaccinations, elected leaders also worked to change other aspects of daily life, enacting laws that ... -
DC COVID-19 cases reach new high
Washington, DC reported a record number of COVID-19 infections ahead of the holiday weekend, according to DCist / WAMU. The city’s daily rate of new cases ... -
Rebuilding Better is on the Ropes Because the Senate is Rigged – It’s Not Just Manchin
On Sunday, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) appeared poised to scrap the Build Back Better Act, a legislative package funding child care, early childhood education, healthcare, clean ... -
December 17, 2021 Washington, DC Healthcare Policy
Friday, December 17, 2021 This week’s dose Congress completed its measures on its last “to-pass” legislation in 2021, including a bill to increase the debt ceiling ... -
Classroom 2 Capitol finances travel to Washington, DC for students
“These students don’t see themselves as the next generation of leaders in our community,” said Chris Stanley, whose association helps economically disadvantaged students fund trips to ... -
House passes bill drafted by Horsford to protect seniors and doctors from cuts in payments from health care providers
WASHINGTON DC – Today, the United States House of Representatives voted to pass S. 610, a legislative package that includes a bill drafted by Congressman Horsford ... -
DC’s Best Cop Hosts City Youth Crime Summit
DC Police Chief Robert Contee hosted a summit with city teens on Saturday to discuss the impact of growing crime on their communities. DC Police Chief ... -
Alaska’s infrastructure innovation can lead by example and innovate
Through Jackie Qataliña Schaeffer, Cathy Giessel and Bruno Grunau Updated: 48 minutes ago Posted: 1 hour ago Photovoltaic solar panels at the Cold Climate Housing Research ... -
East Washington Walla Walla Veterans Struggle to Find the Right Mental Health Care | Mental Health
Veteran care is a very familiar topic to Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Along with United States Senator Patty Murray, United States Representative for the 5th District of ... -
mourn record of trans deaths due to violence
There are only two “special days†in the Western calendar dedicated to recognizing transgender people: one to show our visibility and the other to remember those ... -
Report: The Role of Uber and Lyft in Sustainable Cities
SAN FRANCISCO – As office workers return to city centers, cities must tackle the traffic and pollution associated with Uber and Lyft, according to a new ... -
HealthEdge Senior Executive Ashish Kachru Named “Top Tech Lead” for Washington, DC Area at 7th Annual Timmy Awards | Business and finance
RESTON, Virginia – (BUSINESS WIRE) – November 4, 2021– CEO of HealthEdge and co-founder of Altruista Health, Ashish kachru, was named 2021 “Best Technical Manager†for ... -
What are carbon credits? How the fight against climate change became a billion dollar industry
As governments press the private sector to limit greenhouse gas emissions, the world’s largest companies have turned to a financial product to offset their environmental footprint: ... -
Advances in mobile medical care are helping the elderly
Dentistry Most dentists stay in their practice. But some make house calls, including Charles Doring, a dentist in Rockville, M aryland, who travels equipped with a ... -
Illinois Democrats unveil updated congressional maps – NBC Chicago
Illinois Democrats have unveiled updated congressional maps that feature a second Chicago-area district with Latin American leanings and could mean primary showdowns for two incumbent Democrats ... -
Rocky Mountain High: US looks to Colorado for methane emissions policy
Signage is seen at the headquarters of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Washington, DC, United States, on May 10, 2021. REUTERS / Andrew ... -
Kim Brandt on the latest Washington health care news | Healthcare Compliance Association (HCCA)
Kim Brandt, a partner at Tarplin, Downs & Young, has long provided the healthcare community with expertise in all things Washington, having spent significant time at ... -
5 Best Orthodontists in Washington, DC
Below is a list of the best orthodontists in Washington. To help you find the best orthodontists located near you in Washington, we have compiled our ... -
Supreme Court Dismisses St. Louis Pipeline Company’s Claim
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a request by a Missouri gas company to block a lower court ruling against the company. Chief Justice John Roberts, ... -
The National Institute for Disability welcomes Sindy Benavides, CEO of the League of United Latin American Citizens, to its Board of Directors
Posted: October 13, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. CDT|Update: 1 hour ago WASHINGTON, October 13, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The National Disability Institute (NDI) today announced ... -
Biden appeals to Montgomery County environmental chief Ortiz for key EPA position
The White House announced Tuesday that Adam Ortiz would become the administrator of the EPA Region 3 office, which is based in Philadelphia and oversees EPA ... -
Key takeaways from the 2020 census for Maryland, in 5 charts
Maryland’s population has grown 7 percent to 6,177,224 over the past decade, as the state has become more diverse, reflecting a national trend, according to data ... -
Big Escapes: Washington, DC’s Many Surprises
As of September 2021, masks are mandatory for almost all indoor activities in the District of Columbia. A growing number of hospitality companies, especially bars and ... -
Veterans hospitals face record employee deaths from COVID – NBC4 Washington
Despite a vaccination mandate for federal workers and months of efforts to add protective equipment and protocols, July and August were the deadliest months since the ... -
Todd Gloria aboga in Washington by reapertura de la frontera
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria met with federal officials in Washington, DC last week to advocate for the full reopening of the border, which has been ... -
How are thousands of people preparing for a climate summit? With difficulty.
In a matter of weeks, around 20,000 ministers, activists and leaders from almost every country in the world are expected to travel to Glasgow to find ... -
Afghan evacuees living on US military bases wait months
FORT MCCOY, Wisconsin – In late August, evacuees from Afghanistan began arriving by full buses at the Fort McCoy military base in the Midwest, carrying little ... -
Rally, March for Abortion Justice in Bellingham, WA
About 500 people chanted “My body, my choice! as women’s rights activists gathered outside Bellingham Town Hall at 2 p.m. on Saturday 2 October in a ... -
Grim milestone reached as Covid deaths in US surpass 700,000
Hundreds of thousands of white flags installed in DC, for victims of Covid. Video screenshot Deaths from Covid-19 surpassed 700,000 in the United States on Saturday, ... -
DC Mayor welcomes health care deal for new St. Elizabeths East Hospital
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has championed a partnership that she says will bring high-quality medical care to the new St. Elizabeths East hospital. The partnership, which ... -
Nick Brown and Vanessa Waldref confirmed as American lawyers
SEATTLE (AP) – The United States Senate has confirmed two top attorneys for the Department of Justice in Washington state. Nick Brown, former general counsel to ... -
former office manager sentenced to 12 months in prison for defrauding Medicaid through dental office | USAO-DC
WASHINGTON – Mahsa Azimirad, the former office manager of Universal Smiles, a Washington, DC-based dental practice, was sentenced today to 12 months in prison on a ... -
The best and worst states to have a baby
There are many factors to consider when choosing a place to live, such as job opportunities, cost of living, and local politics. But people who are ... -
October Travel Deals | Washingtonian (DC)
The historic Virginia Hotel is one block from Cape May Beach. Photo courtesy of Cape Resorts. Stylish stay Or: Fairmont Washington, DC Georgetown, 2401 M St., ... -
DC buildings create more outdoor amenities amid COVID – Business Observer
Washington, DC developers and owners are joining those in other commercial markets in finding ways to get people to return to the office in the current ... -
US Environment Agency urged by 21 states to toughen rewrite of vehicle emissions
Signage is visible at the headquarters of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Washington, DC, United States, on May 10, 2021. REUTERS / Andrew ... -
Find out how North Carolina experiences drought conditions
Almost a third of Americans have experienced a weather disaster this summer, giving them firsthand experience of a future of extreme hurricanes, wildfires, storms and floods ... -
Land agency returns to DC, overturning Trump-era decision
WASHINGTON (AP) – Home Secretary Deb Haaland is moving the national headquarters of the Bureau of Land Management, which oversees 245 million acres in the western ... -
News – Membership spotlight: Elise Friedland
September 15, 2021 This month, we’re excited to spotlight Elise Friedland, National Liaison for the Washington, DC Society. Elise is Associate Professor of Classical and Ancient ... -
Panetta Institute interns begin working in US Congressional offices – Monterey Herald
SEASIDE – Participants in the Panetta Institute’s Congressional Internship Program began working in Washington this week as part of the one-semester course that gives students hands-on ... -
Lawmakers and activists slam GOP-led voting laws on 58th anniversary of “March on Washington”
Activists from across the country and lawmakers representing a number of states gathered in Washington, DC on Saturday morning for two rallies to mark the 58th ... -
HBCUs grapple with immunization mandates and COVID-19 prevention
WASHINGTON Historically Black colleges and universities are grappling with whether to impose COVID-19 vaccinations this academic year, with the coronavirus continuing to spread at higher rates ... -
Leading medical groups call for respect for minors’ right to consent to medical care
Washington, DC – Today, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Medical Association (AMA), the Washington, DC Chapter of the AAP, the Medical Society of ... -
RIP Richard Lamm, an ally for a stable population and reasonable immigration | Open
On July 29, Richard D. Lamm, governor of Colorado for three terms in the 1970s and 1980s, died of complications from pulmonary embolism. He was a ... -
Providence-KP Partners To Attract Patients To Increasingly Deserted California
By Bernard J. Wolfson A plan by Providence and Kaiser Permanente to build a new medical center in the High Desert region of California is the ...
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