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The USDA Catfish Inspection Program

Feb 8, 2014

The USDA catfish inspection program, first authorized in 2008, is continued in the 2014 farm bill, which also includes a first-of-its-kind “crop insurance” program for catfish farmers. Most of the so-called political experts ...

Tags: USDA, farmer, farm bill, FDA

When a U.S. State Becomes More Liberal, Its Consumption of Beer and Spirits Rises

Feb 8, 2014

When a U.S. state becomes more liberal politically, its consumption of beer and spirits rises, researchers say. Pavel A. Yakovleva and Walter P. Guessforda, both of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, said they estimated the relationship ...

Tags: beer, Spirits Drinking

Americans Are Facing a Seemingly Impossible Task of Helping Their Families

Feb 8, 2014

With outbreaks of cold and flu on the rise across the U.S., Americans are facing a seemingly impossible task of helping their families stay healthy this winter. As of last week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...

Tags: CDC, LYSOL, NEA, TPA

'Achievement Gap' for Cps Students Can Be Reduced by Targeted Tutoring

Feb 8, 2014

High school students who were at risk for dropping out greatly improved their math test scores and school attendance with the help of intensive tutoring and mentoring, according to a new study by the University of Chicago Urban Education ...

Tags: CPS, educational strategies, NBER, education policy

New York Has Revised Its Request for a $10 Billion Medicaid Adjustment

Feb 8, 2014

A selection of health policy stories from New York, Washington state, California, Virginia, Idaho, Connecticut and Georgia. The Associated Press/Wall Street Journal: Feds Urge More Talks On N.Y. Medicaid Application New York has ...

Tags: Decry Insurance Rule, Brain-Dead, health care

Federal Officials Made The Emergency Payment to Verizon Terremark

Feb 8, 2014

Politico reports that federal officials made the emergency payment to Verizon Terremark after discovering the federal website was unable to handle sufficient traffic. Also in the news, the Maryland House is scheduled to vote on legislation ...

Tags: Verizon Terremark, Health Exchange Bill, CMS, Millman and Meyers

There's More Good News Than One Might Expect

Feb 8, 2014

The Washington Post: Making Progress On Inequality Intense as it is, the current debate over rising income inequality is hardly new. ... The good news is that there's more good news than one might expect. ... In addition to avoiding ...

Tags: ACA, Obamacare, medical care, health overhaul

The Target Is Healthy People Who Will Help Balance New Risk Pools

Feb 8, 2014

Reaching underserved populations who are newly qualified for coverage remains a major concern and challenge to advocacy groups like Families USA. For insurers and government officials, the target is healthy people who will help balance new ...

Tags: Obamacare, GoHealth, enrollment, Medicaid expansion

ARLINGTON Was Short on Details Concerning Infrastructure During His US Address

Feb 7, 2014

ARLINGTON, Va. -- American Trucking Associations (ATA) president and CEO Bill Graves said US President Barack Obama was short on details concerning infrastructure during his State of the Union address. “While we appreciate President ...

Tags: ATA, infrastructure, fiscal cliff, investment

Kurt DelBene's Office Is on The Sixth Floor of The Fortress-Like Department

Feb 7, 2014

Today's headlines include reports about how the health law played in last night's State-of-the-Union address by President Barack Obama. Kaiser Health News: Ex-Microsoft Exec Brings Lists And Whiteboard To Overhaul Of Obamacare Website ...

Tags: Treating Clubfoot, Obamacare Website, America's Economic Divide

Many Drivers Still Do Not Have a Good Understanding of CSA

Feb 7, 2014

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Many drivers still do not have a good understanding of CSA, but their concerns about its impact on their job security are decreasing. That’s according to the latest research from the American Transportation ...

Tags: CSA, ATRI, job security, enforcement

News Coverage Offers Different Looks at How The Health Law Is Impacting Consumers

Feb 7, 2014

News coverage offers different looks at how the health law is impacting consumers and insurers. USA Today: Obamacare Increases Incomes Of Poorest, Study Finds The Affordable Care Act will "significantly" increase the incomes of ...

Tags: ACA, Obamacare, Poorest

Two Youth Quality Assurance Programs Are Available Online

Feb 7, 2014

By Julie Thelen Youth can learn animal care and quality assurance practices about beef, dairy, horses and swine without leaving their home! Although the cold temperatures are keeping youth inside, it is the perfect time to encourage ...

Tags: PQA, Beef Cattle, food safety, assurance practices

Gold Futures on The COMEX Division of The New York Mercantile Exchange Fell Monday

Feb 7, 2014

Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange fell Monday ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting that begins Tuesday. The most active gold contract for February delivery fell 0.9 U. S. dollar, or 0.07 ...

Tags: COMEX, Federal Reserve, Commerce Department, Platinum

The Motown Detriot Is Eligible for Bankruptcy

Feb 7, 2014

Detroit's history of shrinking and reduced economic has culminated in bankruptcy. It is the largest municipal bankruptcy filing in U.S. history by debt. Detroit is also the largest city by population in the U.S. history. Detroit has ...

Tags: General Motors, Chrysler

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