by Haley Hinkle | Mar 20, 2015 | Health & Science
WASHINGTON—The number of nursing school graduates entering the workforce has grown significantly over the past 15 years, but health care professionals say not to worry: The jobs will be there over the next decade. Changes in the economy and the retirement of...
by Haley Hinkle | Mar 19, 2015 | Health & Science
WASHINGTON—As the nursing workforce expands and baby boomers retire, the need for educators who are willing to train those new nurses is higher than ever. Nursing educators instruct students both in the classroom and in clinical settings. The number of nursing...
by Haley Hinkle | Mar 10, 2015 | Politics
By Adam Mintzer and Haley Hinkle WASHINGTON — Presidential hopefuls vied for the support of firefighters on Tuesday, pitching their campaign messages about middle class business values and the need for “grassroots political movement” to union members. Sens. Bernie...
by Haley Hinkle | Mar 9, 2015 | Politics
WASHINGTON—Vice President Joe Biden said Monday the nation’s firefighters, in their duty to save lives and protect property, help people in the communities they serve achieve the American dream. “Where is it written that the middle class dream cannot be an...
by Haley Hinkle | Mar 4, 2015 | Health & Science, Topics
WASHINGTON—A federal consumer agency is re-testing dollar store products in response to a recent report asserting that certain items contained chemicals exceeding legal limits. The testing and report draw attention to the fact that humans are exposed to toxins...
by Haley Hinkle | Mar 4, 2015 | Politics
WASHINGTON—Some of the most powerful women in liberal politics gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of EMILY’s List this week, including a highly anticipated appearance by potential presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Tuesday. EMILY’s List, which works to...
by Haley Hinkle | Mar 3, 2015 | National Security
WASHINGTON — Military leaders told lawmakers on Tuesday U.S.-Iraqi forces have made progress defeating the self-proclaimed Islamic State, but continued success would be impeded if automatic reductions in the defense budget take place. Gen. Lloyd Austin, the commander...
by Haley Hinkle | Feb 24, 2015 | Living
WASHINGTON — Senators are looking for ways to support victims of human trafficking in the United States as they move toward a likely vote next week on legislation to curb abuses. The Senate Judiciary Committee heard first from female senators who have worked to combat...
by Haley Hinkle | Feb 23, 2015 | Health & Science, Living
By Haley Hinkle WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to launch a new system for analyzing the effectiveness of medical devices after they hit the market and are put in use across the country. The system, planned in collaboration with Brookings...
by Haley Hinkle | Feb 9, 2015 | Energy
By Haley Hinkle WASHINGTON– A Texas firm is seeking to open the country’s first facility for disposing of nuclear waste from commercial energy use, but opponents are concerned that the company is creating serious risks of radioactive exposure. The new facility...
by Haley Hinkle | Feb 3, 2015 | National Security
WASHINGTON – While supporting President Barack Obama’s decision to normalize relations with Cuba, Cuban human rights activists told a Senate subcommittee Tuesday that opening trade and tourism between the U.S. and Cuba won’t end the Castro regime’s civil rights abuses...
by Haley Hinkle | Jan 28, 2015 | National Security
WASHINGTON – Under Secretary of Defense Frank Kendall expressed concern Wednesday about the U.S. military’s technological capacity to respond to foreign threats. Kendall spoke before the House Armed Services Committee along with Lt. Gen. Mark Ramsay of the...
