WASHINGTON — With the future of abortion rights on the verge of changing like no time since before Roe v. Wade, advocates are presenting new arguments to plead their cases. Both sides have amped up messaging in an effort to intertwine human rights and abortion since the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy andContinue reading “Activists shifting abortion debate to focus on human rights”
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How generations born after Roe v. Wade are leading the country’s abortion debate
WASHINGTON — Younger generations of pro and anti-abortion advocates are digging in their heels and preparing for a long, drawn-out legal battle as President Trump alters access to reproductive care and courts across the country continue to rule on abortion. This past week Trump released proposed changes to Title X, a federal grant program thatContinue reading “How generations born after Roe v. Wade are leading the country’s abortion debate”
House Foreign Affairs Committee wrangles with Saudi relations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (UPI) — The House Foreign Affairs Committee met Wednesday for a hearing on the Arabian Peninsula, wrangling over the United States’ relationship with Saudi Arabia and how to maintain influence in the region. Chairman Eliot Engel, D-N.Y., said the United States values its relationship with Saudi Arabia but will not tolerate the country’sContinue reading “House Foreign Affairs Committee wrangles with Saudi relations”
Hoosick Falls’ Hickey joins Delgado for State of the Union
WASHINGTON — The rebuilding of America’s infrastructure was one of the few proposals that drew bipartisan support Tuesday night during President Donald Trump’s second State of the Union speeches. Attending his first State of the Union address, Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-N.Y., said passing comprehensive infrastructure spending legislation is one of his top priorities. During theContinue reading “Hoosick Falls’ Hickey joins Delgado for State of the Union”
Intel officials single out China and Russia as major threats to cybersecurity
By Danielle Haynes and Beverly Banks WASHINGTON — Foreign interference in U.S. elections and social media warfare are the primary threats facing Americans in 2019, the nation’s top intelligence officials told senators Tuesday at an annual hearing on “Worldwide Threats.” Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats told members of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence thatContinue reading “Intel officials single out China and Russia as major threats to cybersecurity”
FDA, e-cigarette firms grapple with how to restrict kids’ vaping
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (UPI) — The Food and Drug Administration has prioritized combating e-cigarette use among minors, but vaping critics and advocates are split on how to address it. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb hosted a public forum to address the increase of e-cigarette use among high-schoolers and middle-schoolers. “I still believe e-cigarettes present an opportunity for adult smokersContinue reading “FDA, e-cigarette firms grapple with how to restrict kids’ vaping”
FDA resumes some inspections as workers return — without pay
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (UPI) — The Food and Drug Administration has resumed inspections of some high-risk foods, like cheese and milk, with inspectors returning to work without pay during the government shutdown. Other popular foods, like cake mix, peanut butter, and crackers, are still not being inspected, as the shutdown continues in its fourth week. FDA watchdog groupsContinue reading “FDA resumes some inspections as workers return — without pay”
US House Democratic Leaders Make Good on Promised Gun Control Legislation
By Jessica Floyd, Daniel Grimes and Beverly Banks WASHINGTON — Democratic House leaders attempted this week to shift focus from the shutdown and the related border wall dispute in order to draw attention to popular gun legislation, which pollsters and party strategists contend played a role in their midterm victory. “With the youth vote and theContinue reading “US House Democratic Leaders Make Good on Promised Gun Control Legislation”
In West Virginia: More Jobs, Fewer People
WEST VIRGINIA’S employment numbers have risen thanks to more coal, natural gas and construction projects, but young people say they need more diverse career options in order to stay in the state. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest report on employment and unemployment data, West Virginia has experienced steady increases in employment in construction,Continue reading “In West Virginia: More Jobs, Fewer People”
Indian Affairs Committee considers legislation to protect the sovereignty of Native Indian communities
WASHINGTON – The Senate Indian Affairs Committee appeared sympathetic Wednesday to a bill that would empower Native American communities as sovereign nations and allow the return of land to indigenous peoples. Principal Chief James Floyd of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation told the committee that the proposed amendments to the Stigler Act are essential to creating fairnessContinue reading “Indian Affairs Committee considers legislation to protect the sovereignty of Native Indian communities”
