MIL-OSI USA: Shea-Porter Statement on Release of PFAS Toxicology Report
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) WASHINGTON, DC— Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) today released the following statement on the release of the ATSDR PFAS chemicals toxicology report, which, for months, has been blocked from public release due to pressure from the EPA and Trump political appointees: “It’s about time. Granite […]
Read More →MIL-OSI USA: Lewis for small business health care coverage
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02) Lewis for small business health care coverage Washington, June 20, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02) issued the following statement in regard to the Administration’s move to expand affordable health insurance to individuals, families, and small businesses. “Glad to see the Secretary of […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Canada: Province provides better housing as city closes Regent Hotel
Source: Government of British Columbia The Government of British Columbia is working with the City of Vancouver to move people living at the Regent Hotel into safer, more secure accommodations.“Everyone deserves a healthy place to call home,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “Getting those most in need into safe, supported homes […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Canada: New graduate student scholarship fund supports TRU’s best talent
Source: Government of British Columbia A new $180,000 graduate student scholarship fund is being provided to Thompson Rivers University (TRU) to support students in priority areas, like science and technology, and boost research and economic growth throughout the province.The new scholarships are part of a $12-million investment announced last month by Premier John Horgan to support […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Canada: Province protects Swan Lake in the Okanagan
Source: Government of British Columbia A unique Okanagan lake, long recognized for its important wetland habitat, is now designated as part of a new wildlife management area (WMA), to help protect migratory birds, animals and species at risk.“Located just north of Vernon, Swan Lake is an unusually shallow and marshy lake with intact shoreline and […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Canada: Eric Hamber students to get new, safer school
Source: Government of British Columbia Secondary school students in the South Cambie neighbourhood can look forward to learning in a new, seismically safer school.“Vancouver students and their families have been waiting for schools that will be safe in the event of an earthquake,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Education. “Today’s announcement moves us one step closer to […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Canada: CNSC invites the public to comment on new regulatory document that provides information and guidance on security measures for sealed sources and category I, II and III nuclear material
Source: Government of Canada – MIL OSI National News June 20, 2018 — Ottawa The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is consulting the public, stakeholders and Indigenous Peoples on Part B of draft REGDOC-2.12.3, Security of Nuclear Substances: Sealed Sources and Category I, II and III Nuclear Material, Version 2, until August 3, 2018. Part B […]
Read More →MIL-OSI USA: OSDH, Oklahoma Insurance Department. Promote Smoking Cessation in Advance of Tax Increase
Source: US State of Oklahoma In advance of a one dollar increase in the tax on cigarettes and little cigars on July 1, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is encouraging those who wish to quit smoking to take advantage of programs that may be available to provide help. The tax increase is projected […]
Read More →MIL-OSI USA: Senators Introduce Legislation to Keep Families Together and Ensure The Integrity of Immigration Laws
Source: United States Senator for North Carolina Thom Tillis WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, a group of senators led by Thom Tillis (R-NC), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Tom Cotton (R-AR), John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Dean Heller (R-NV) introduced the Keep Families Together and Enforce the Law Act, which keeps […]
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