FDA nominee voices support for vaccines at Senate hearing scrutinizing Trump administration effortsPresident Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration is voicing support for the safety of vaccines. Dr. Heidi Overton on Thursday faced questions from senators who will vote on her nomination to lead the powerful health agency. Currently serving as a White House adviser, Overton has worked on Trump administration health efforts. That…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution14d agoWhole story →Healthfda nominee hearing
Senators to question FDA nominee about her views on abortion pill and vaccinesPresident Donald Trump’s pick to run the Food and Drug Administration will face questions from Senate lawmakers considering her nomination. Thursday’s hearing is likely to focus on Dr. Heidi Overton’s views on vaccines and abortion drugs. Both have come under new scrutiny at the FDA under Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Overton is a…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution14d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentBill CassidyDonald Trumpfda nominee hearing
Scottsdale's water recycling program hits election-year backlashElection-season politics have stalled efforts to expand wastewater recycling to residents' taps in an affluent Phoenix suburb. Scottsdale is among Arizona cities that are facing cuts to their water supply from the Colorado River. A longstanding program that has helped recharge aquifers with purified wastewater was set to expand in 2027. But criticism…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution15d agoWhole story →GovernmentBuildscottsdale water recycling controversy
Federal cuts have deeply impacted residents of the Washington, DC area, a new survey showsFederal job cuts have deeply affected the Washington, D.C. area, according to a new survey from Gallup and the Greater Washington Community Foundation. Many residents, including those in higher-income households, have faced job losses and financial struggles. The survey shows that about two-thirds of D.C. residents have been directly impacted by the…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution15d agoWhole story →GovernmentHealthfederal job cuts
