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George Washington University Launches Institute for Food Safety and Nutrition Security

The George Washington University is proud to announce the launch of the Institute for Food Safety and Nutrition Security.

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Media Tip Sheet: Trump Promises to Close the Department of Education

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to close the Department of Education.

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Media Tip Sheet: Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Classrooms

In June of this year, Louisiana became the first state to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom. However, earlier this week, federal judge John W. deGravelles...

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Media Tip Sheet: Overdose Deaths Continue to Decline in U.S.

New data shows overdose deaths continue to decline in the U.S.

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Media Tip Sheet: What to expect on the regulatory front of a second Trump presidency

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new commission on cutting government spending and regulation.

Medicine

Media Tip Sheet: The FDA Proposes the Removal of Decongestants Found in Common Cold Medicines

The Federal Drug Administration is looking to remove the oral phenylephrine ingredient from over-the-counter medicines.

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Media Tip Sheet: Online hate intensified immediately following U.S. presidential election

According to the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism, hateful and violent rhetoric in support of president-elect Donald Trump appeared online on fringe platforms within moments of Trump’s...

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Media Tip Sheet: GOP Sets Sights on Legislative Agenda for Trump’s First 100 Days

House Republicans are preparing a legislative agenda for Trump’s first 100 days in office.

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Media Tip Sheet: COP29 Begins in Azerbaijan

COP29 began today in Baku, Azerbaijan and will run through Friday, November 22.

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Media Tip Sheet: Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November is lung cancer awareness month and according to the American Cancer Society, nearly 130,000 lives are lost each year to lung cancer.