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Republicans salvage NIH director nomination after Sanders’ resolute ‘no’

Republicans salvage NIH director nomination after Sanders’ resolute ‘no’

by Shravya Pant | Oct 25, 2023 | Featured, Health & Science

WASHINGTON – The nomination for Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, Biden’s pick to lead the National Institutes of Health, cleared the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Wednesday despite Chairman Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) opposition after several...
Sanders clashes with Moderna CEO over company’s plan to quadruple COVID vaccine price

Sanders clashes with Moderna CEO over company’s plan to quadruple COVID vaccine price

by Ishmael Bonsu | Mar 23, 2023 | Health & Science

WASHINGTON –  Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.)  pressed Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel on the company’s plan to increase the price of their COVID-19 vaccine to $130 per dose as sales shift to the commercial market in May when the Biden administration ends the national...

Veterans’ benefits bill ambitious, but not yet funded

by Ryan McCrimmon | Jan 22, 2014 | Politics

WASHINGTON – A week after unveiling major veterans’ benefits legislation, Sen. Bernie Sanders still needs to work out some significant details — like how to pay for the bill. “In terms of funding, we have not yet made a definitive decision,” said Sanders, chairman of...

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