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How the NRA worked to stifle gun violence research
The 1996 law only prohibits the CDC from advocating for gun control, but it does not block research altogether.
8 years ago
Surgeon General urges more Americans to carry opioid antidote
The medicine is now available at retail pharmacies in most states without a prescription.
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Residents of U.S. territory American Samoa sue for citizenship
American Samoa, a U.S. territory since 1900, is a cluster of islands 2,600 miles southwest of Hawaii perpetually stuck in a legal loophole.
8 years ago
Americans believe the kids will be all right
NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup's Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.
8 years ago
Listen 5:29Census Bureau releases 2020 Census questions, including one on citizenship
For the national headcount, all U.S. households will encounter the question: "Is this person a citizen of the United States?"
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Sessions pushes to speed up immigration courts, deportations
The attorney general may also limit when judges can grant continuances, and who qualifies for asylum in the United States.
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All 22 women senators call for Senate to address sexual harassment
All 22 women in the Senate are calling for their fellow lawmakers to do something about sexual harassment.
8 years ago
Lawsuit challenges FDA delay of e-cigarette review
An FDA spokesman declined to comment.
8 years ago
Trump budget would eliminate DOJ peacemaking office
Justice Department official Lee Loftus told reporters in February the CRS is a "small entity in Justice today."
8 years ago
DOJ watchdog: FBI could have tried harder to hack iPhone
The report says communication failures among FBI officials delayed the search for a solution.
8 years ago
Thousands protest with March for Our Lives in Philadelphia, nationwide
Students around the region gathered to protest Saturday as part of the nationwide March for Our Lives, organized by survivors of last mon ...
8 years ago
Acknowledging global warming still a partisan issue, polling finds
NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup's Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.
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Listen 5:48Spending bill lets CDC study gun violence; but researchers are skeptical it will help
Some worry that rather than freeing up the CDC to fund more research on gun violence, the new language might do the opposite, by seeming to limit CDC funding.
8 years ago
Trump signs $1.3 trillion spending bill, averting government shutdown
"I say to Congress I will never sign another bill like this again," Trump said.
8 years ago
The success of March for Our Lives will show up on November ballots
The March for Our Lives takes place on Saturday, but the lessons from this latest American movement are taking place right now.
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