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In this photo provided by the Zaporizhzhia region military administration, a damaged building and a car are seen after a Russian strike in the village of Novosofiivka, in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022.

Senator vows to hold back military candidates over Pentagon abortion policy

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A prominent Republican senator is threatening to suspend all appointments to the Department of Defense over the decision by top leaders to provide leave and travel expenses to help troops access abortion services. The move comes as senior Pentagon officials raise concerns about several unfilled leadership positions, including Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and …

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A Democratic Senate improves prospects for Biden's health and science priorities, including leading candidates

A Democratic Senate improves prospects for Biden’s health and science priorities, including leading candidates

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OASHINGTON — The outlook for White House health and science priorities has become much brighter. With a Democratic Senate, as the Associated Press projected Saturday night, it will be much easier for President Biden to get nominees confirmed, including the one he chooses to lead the National Institutes of Health. Public health officials like National …

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Galloway School Board candidates discuss budgets and mental health ahead of election

Galloway School Board candidates discuss budgets and mental health ahead of election

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Unusually warm November weather for high school football playoffs GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on student wellbeing and a potential lack of public funds to address pandemic-era challenges took center stage at a recent town hall for the school board race. The Galloway Family School Associations hosted the town hall at …

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Granite State 2022 Debate with 2nd District Candidates: Mental Health Crisis

Granite State 2022 Debate with 2nd District Candidates: Mental Health Crisis

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Granite State 2022 Debate with 2nd District Candidates: Mental Health Crisis Updated: 10:37 PM EDT November 4, 2022 Hide transcript View Transcript NEXT QUESTION FROM THE MODERATOR’S OFFICE. NEW HAMPSHIRE’S MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE TO MEET THE DEMAND FOR SERVICES. WHAT LEGISLATION WILL YOU SUPPORT, IF ANY, TO INCREASE OR ACCELERATE THE TRAINING …

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Candidates for governor Geoff Diehl and Maura Healey. (Robin Lubbock and Jesse Costa/WBUR)

How Massachusetts gubernatorial candidates would approach health care

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The COVID threat persists. Inflation drives up medical costs. Staff shortages threaten access to health care. The next governor of Massachusetts will face these challenges and more. Democrat Maura Healey has targeted health care costs from her earliest days as attorney general in 2015. She played a role in slowing the growth of the state’s …

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Questions to candidates: Mike Erickson runs for Oregon's new congressional district

Questions to candidates: Mike Erickson runs for Oregon’s new congressional district

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Mike Ericson Mike Ericson Editor’s note: Oregon’s 6th congressional district is the newest, following a growing population documented in the 2020 census. While the district’s primaries saw a flood of candidates (and money from campaign), Democratic State Rep. Andrea Salinas and Republican businessman Mike Erickson emerged as their party’s primary nominees. The OPB reached out …

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Candidates for the Fort Worth Texas House District 97 area in the November 8 ballot

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The Texas Capitol on June 1, 2021. Eric Gay PA Craig Goldman Political party: Republican Did not respond Laurin McLaurin Political party: Democrat Age as of November 8, 2022: 73 Campaign website: http://leprechaunlord.com Occupation: retired computer engineer Education: University of Houston (BS), various training since Have you ever been a candidate in an election? (Please …

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State House races, constitutional amendments discussed at voters' forum

State House races, constitutional amendments discussed at voters’ forum

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Reproductive rights and farm policy issues were key topics debated by candidates for Missouri’s 47th House of Representatives district at Wednesday night’s League of Women Voters forum. The forum, held at the Daniel Boone Regional Library, included conversations with candidates from the 44th and 50th districts and discussion of several ballot issues. The 47th District …

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Poway Unified School Board candidates discuss mental health and parental rights at forum

Poway Unified School Board candidates discuss mental health and parental rights at forum

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Topics discussed at an Oct. 11 forum for candidates for the Poway Unified School District board of trustees included mental health treatment, military service and parental rights. The forum, organized by the Poway Chamber of Commerce and the Green Valley Civic Association, was moderated by Mark Burdette and held at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center. …

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