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Senators call for enhanced VA caregiver programs to support aging veterans

Senators call for enhanced VA caregiver programs to support aging veterans

by Sophia Didinova | Jun 5, 2024 | Politics

WASHINGTON, June 5 (UPI) — On the eve of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Senate committees on aging and veterans’ affairs examined vets’ services and questioned the quality of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs caregiver support programs during their...
VIDEO: Take Steps 2024 raises $200K for IBD Support and Research

VIDEO: Take Steps 2024 raises $200K for IBD Support and Research

by Sophia Didinova | Jun 4, 2024 | Living

WASHINGTON — The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation hosted Take Steps 2024 on Saturday, drawing the largest crowd in years, according to organizers. Individuals diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), their caregivers and healthcare professionals...
PHOTOS: Ukrainian Cultural Forces perform in front of the White House to thank the US

PHOTOS: Ukrainian Cultural Forces perform in front of the White House to thank the US

by Sophia Didinova | May 23, 2024 | Politics

WASHINGTON — In the face of the recent Russian offensive on Kharkiv, five professional Ukrainian musicians, now active-duty soldiers and members of Ukraine’s Cultural Forces, came to the United States “from the Ukrainian Frontline.” They intend to play concerts...
House GOP criticizes Biden’s labor policies amid rising union support

House GOP criticizes Biden’s labor policies amid rising union support

by Sophia Didinova | May 22, 2024 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — House representatives clashed Wednesday over the fairness of union organization, with the Republican majority of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions calling it “big labor lies” and “union tactics to undermine...
U.S. commission discusses urgent military aid for Ukraine amid Russian recent offensive

U.S. commission discusses urgent military aid for Ukraine amid Russian recent offensive

by Sophia Didinova | May 16, 2024 | Politics

WASHINGTON — As Russian forces advance their new offensive in the Kharkiv region, the United States Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe gathered Thursday to discuss Ukraine’s defensive needs to inform the development of future military aid...
Senators tackle foreign election influence amid increasing mistrust of government

Senators tackle foreign election influence amid increasing mistrust of government

by Sophia Didinova | May 15, 2024 | Politics

WASHINGTON — The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence discussed the strategies to address foreign threats ahead of the November elections during Wednesday’s first open hearing in the current campaign season. The committee chairman, Sen. Mark Warner,...
Photos: On Mother’s Day, Black mothers march on the White House to demand justice from Child Protective Services

Photos: On Mother’s Day, Black mothers march on the White House to demand justice from Child Protective Services

by Sophia Didinova | May 12, 2024 | Politics

WASHINGTON — On Mother’s Day, a coalition of black-led organizations protested Child Protective Services (CPS) during the Black Mothers March on the White House. “It’s not CPS. It’s not child welfare. It is family policing,” said...
Dreamers legalization on hold as GOP demands action on southern border

Dreamers legalization on hold as GOP demands action on southern border

by Sophia Didinova | May 8, 2024 | Politics

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers were divided Wednesday over the need for legal protections for Dreamers — noncitizens who were brought to the United States as children — with Republican senators asserting that their legalization cannot be discussed until what...
Senators look for healthcare crisis solutions amid minority worker shortage

Senators look for healthcare crisis solutions amid minority worker shortage

by Sophia Didinova | May 2, 2024 | Politics

WASHINGTON, May 2 (UPI) — Senators and medical professionals met Thursday to find solutions to the growing healthcare crisis and the acute shortage of minority healthcare workers as the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions delved into the...
PHOTOS: Workers join students in protesting for a free Palestine at the socialist May Day March

PHOTOS: Workers join students in protesting for a free Palestine at the socialist May Day March

by Sophia Didinova | May 2, 2024 | Politics

WASHINGTON – “There’s only one solution – intifada, revolution,” chanted May Day March protesters on Wednesday. Organized by the Washington DC branch of the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL), this year’s event aimed to unify...
FreeHer protesters call on Biden to ‘Bring Moms Home’ from prisons and jails

FreeHer protesters call on Biden to ‘Bring Moms Home’ from prisons and jails

by Sophia Didinova | Apr 25, 2024 | Living

WASHINGTON — “Bring Moms Home for Mother’s Day,” called protesters at the 10th Anniversary FreeHer March and Rally on Wednesday.  Organized by The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, the peaceful protest emphasized that this...
Women veterans’ healthcare under spotlight: Senate Committee reviews VA programs

Women veterans’ healthcare under spotlight: Senate Committee reviews VA programs

by Sophia Didinova | Apr 12, 2024 | Politics

WASHINGTON — Representatives on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on Wednesday reviewed the effectiveness of Department of Veterans Affairs programs to ensure equity for women veterans. According to Erica Scavella, Assistant Under Secretary for Health...

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