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Senate Democrats file bill to prevent ban on transgender military service

Tuesday, June 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democratic lawmakers will submit a bill in the Senate on Tuesday that would reverse the Pentagon's new ban on transgender military service members diagnosed with gender dysphoria who now face being forced out if they had not previously self-identified as transgender.The "Fit... Read More.

Even a small uptick in vaccination could prevent millions of US measles cases. Heres how

Wednesday, April 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Measles cases are continuing to spread throughout the U.S. with outbreaks in at least six states.Public health experts have previously said lagging vaccination rates are to blame for the rise in cases, at least partly due to vaccine hesitancy and vaccine... Read More.

4 states aim to prevent food stamps recipients from using program to buy candy, soda

Thursday, April 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Governors in several states have recently announced plans to eliminate some unhealthy foods from their food stamps programs, creating momentum for a key component of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" agenda.The governors of Arkansas, Idaho... Read More.

House GOP moves to prevent votes on rescinding Trump tariffs

Wednesday, April 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- House Republicans are exhausting all legislative tools to prevent future votes on repealing President Donald Trump's tariffs -- doubling down on their support for the administration's policies.GOP leaders on Wednesday inserted language into the "rule" for the budget blueprint that would prohibit... Read More.

Karen Read asks Supreme Court to prevent retrial for murder

Monday, April 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Karen Read has filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay of her retrial -- which has begun jury selection -- pending review by the high court on her claims of constitutional violation."Read’s Petition contends that her scheduled retrial... Read More.

Costcos greedy executives have hard deadline to prevent strike, union rep says

Wednesday, January 22 by ABC News

(ISSAQUAH ,WA) -- In pursuit of increased wages and renegotiated employee benefits, more than 18,000 Costco union members nationwide voted to authorize a strike if the wholesale company doesn't agree to their terms by Jan. 31.The looming Costco strike marks the latest in a... Read More.

Walk to Prevent Suicide this Weekend

Saturday, September 7 by wcednews

DUBOIS - An annual walk to help raise awareness and prevent suicide is this weekend.On Sunday the Clearfield-Jefferson Suicide Prevention Team will be at the DuBois City Park educating and raising awareness about suicide.The walk typically sees numerous vendors and speakers from across Jefferson... Read More.

Walking to Prevent Suicide this Weekend

Thursday, September 5 by wcednews

DUBOIS - An annual gathering to help spread awareness and prevent suicide is this weekend.Sunday marks the 15th year that survivors and community members impacted by suicide gather in DuBois to show support and spread resources and awareness.Hosted by the Clearfield-Jefferson Suicide Prevention Team,... Read More.

Will reported feud between Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni prevent a sequel to their smash It Ends with Us?

Tuesday, August 27 by ABC News

The Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni film It Ends with Us has been a smash hit, but could offscreen drama between the lead actress and her co-star producer-director prevent them from reuniting for the onscreen drama's sequel?With box office totals for the $25 million movie possibly... Read More.

White House launches new effort to prevent opioid overdose

Wednesday, March 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The White House has launched a nationwide call-to-action to save lives from opioid overdoses.In its Wednesday announcement, the Biden-Harris Administration said it hopes the new effort will help get Naloxone, a drug meant to reverse opioid overdose, into as many communities as... Read More.