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Vivek Ramaswamy’s crusade to change FDA could boost biotech, and himself

By Daniel Gilbert · The Washington Post (c) 2024 Vivek Ramaswamy, an outspoken ex-biotech executive turned fierce critic of the industry’s main regulator, is now in a position to reshape the agency he derides as the “Failed Drug Administration” in ways that could benefit him personally. Newly tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to co-lead an initiative […]

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Vivek Ramaswamy’s crusade to change FDA could boost biotech, and himself

By Daniel Gilbert · The Washington Post (c) 2024 Vivek Ramaswamy, an outspoken ex-biotech executive turned fierce critic of the industry’s main regulator, is now in a position to reshape the agency he derides as the “Failed Drug Administration” in ways that could benefit him personally. Newly tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to co-lead an initiative […]

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Oklahoma Democrats mourn Fred Harris, former US senator and presidential candidate

By Nadia Lathan, Associated Press/Report For America Oklahoma residents on Sunday mourned the death of former Democratic U.S. Sen. Fred Harris, a trailblazer in progressive politics in the state who ran an unsuccessful presidential bid in 1976. Harris died on Saturday at 94. Democratic Party members across Oklahoma remembered Harris for his commitment to economic and social justice […]

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Oklahoma Democrats mourn Fred Harris, former US senator and presidential candidate

By Nadia Lathan, Associated Press/Report For America Oklahoma residents on Sunday mourned the death of former Democratic U.S. Sen. Fred Harris, a trailblazer in progressive politics in the state who ran an unsuccessful presidential bid in 1976. Harris died on Saturday at 94. Democratic Party members across Oklahoma remembered Harris for his commitment to economic and social justice […]

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New Mexico representative Eliseo Alcon resigns because of health issues 

By Austin Fisher, Source NM New Mexico state Rep. Eliseo “Lee” Alcon (D-Milan) has resigned due to health concerns, the lawmaker said Monday. Alcon’s resignation is “effective immediately to focus on his health,” according to a news release published from New Mexico House Democrats.  In a brief telephone interview Monday, Alcon said he was placed […]

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New Mexico representative Eliseo Alcon resigns because of health issues 

By Austin Fisher, Source NM New Mexico state Rep. Eliseo “Lee” Alcon (D-Milan) has resigned due to health concerns, the lawmaker said Monday. Alcon’s resignation is “effective immediately to focus on his health,” according to a news release published from New Mexico House Democrats.  In a brief telephone interview Monday, Alcon said he was placed […]

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Labor unions prepare for battle against Trump’s federal workforce plans

By Joe Davidson · The Washington Post (c) 2024 Donald Trump will enter his second presidential term in January eager and ready to slashthefederal workforce. The potential consequences are massive. He will occupy the White House with the benefit of experience and, importantly, executive orders from his first stay at the ready for implementation. This time, […]