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Implementation of Executive Order on Removing Barriers to Responsible Scientific Research Involving Human Stem Cells

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Implementation of Executive Order on Removing Barriers to Responsible Scientific Research Involving Human Stem Cells, Notice Number: NOT-OD-09-085, Release Date: April 17, 2009. Issued by National Institutes of Health (NIH).

  • “On March 9, 2009, President Barack Obama issued Executive Order (EO)13505 authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Director of NIH, to support and conduct responsible, scientifically worthy human stem cell research, including human embryonic stem cell research, to the extent permitted by law. The EO also directs the Secretary, through the Director of NIH, to review existing NIH guidance and other widely recognized guidelines on human stem cell research, including provisions establishing appropriate safeguards, and within 120 days from the date of the EO, issue new NIH Guidelines on such research (Guidelines). NIH will be releasing draft Guidelines in the Federal Register for public comment and expects to promulgate final Guidelines within the 120 day limit set by the President. This Notice informs the community of the status of ongoing research, and of applications pending review or to be submitted, prior to the issuance of final Guidelines.”

    • Statehealthfacts.org Updates Data on state rankings in foreclosures, unemployment, and food stamp participation

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    “Statehealthfacts.org has updated state rankings in foreclosures, unemployment, and food stamp participation, based on foreclosures data from RealtyTrac as of February 2009, unemployment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for February 2009, and January 2009 food stamp enrollment data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Data on state budget shortfalls as of… Continue Reading

    60 Minutes: Congressman Wants 401(k) Fees Disclosed

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    “Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.) believes the many fees extracted from 401(k) accounts are adding insult to injury for millions of Americans whose accounts have been decimated by stock losses and whose retirements are now in jeopardy. Miller talks to 60 Minutes correspondent Steve Kroft for a report on how the recession is affecting 401(k) retirement… Continue Reading

    EPA Finds Greenhouse Gases Pose Threat to Public Health, Welfare

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    News release: “After a thorough scientific review ordered in 2007 by the U.S. Supreme Court [Massachusetts v. EPA, 549 U.S. 497], the Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed finding Friday that greenhouse gases contribute to air pollution that may endanger public health or welfare…EPA’s proposed endangerment finding is based on rigorous, peer-reviewed scientific analysis of… Continue Reading

    Online Version of 2008 U.S. Government Printing Office Style Manual

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    U.S. Government Printing Office Style Manual: “By act of Congress the Public Printer of the U.S. Government Printing Office is authorized to determine the form and style of Government printing. The Style Manual is the product of many years of public printing experience, and its rules are based on principles of good usage and custom… Continue Reading

    Assessment of the Impacts of Global Change on Regional U.S. Air Quality

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    News release: “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a report on the potential impacts of climate change on regional U.S. air quality. The information contained in the report will enhance our ability as a nation to protect air quality and human health. The report, Assessment of the Impacts of Global Change on Regional U.S.… Continue Reading

    FACT SHEET: US-Mexico Discuss New Approach to Bilateral Relationship

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    FACT SHEET: US-Mexico Discuss New Approach to Bilateral Relationship: “On April 16, President Obama made his first trip to Mexico and his first to Latin America to highlight and reinforce the United States’ commitment to work with Mexico on a broad range of issues, in particular on meeting our shared security challenges. The United States… Continue Reading