Walensky's departure was announced on
May 5 by the CDC and President Biden, CNN reports.
The president thanked Walensky for guiding “a complex organization on the frontlines of a once-in-a-generation pandemic with honesty and integrity.”.
Dr. Walensky leaves CDC a stronger institution, better positioned to confront health threats and protect Americans.
, President Joe Biden, via statement.
We have all benefited from her service and dedication to public health, and I wish her the best in her next chapter, President Joe Biden, via statement.
In a letter, Walensky said that the CDC
“saved and improved lives and protected the country
and the world from the greatest infectious disease
threat we have seen in over 100 years.”.
The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency marks a tremendous transition for our country, for public health, and in my tenure as CDC Director, Rochelle Walensky, CDC director, via statement.
I took on this role, at your request, with the goal of leaving behind the dark days of the pandemic and moving CDC – and public health – forward into a much better and more trusted place, Rochelle Walensky, CDC director, via statement.
Walensky's last day as
CDC director will be June 30
A stomach virus, identified as the 'norovirus,' is rapidly spreading across the northeast region of the United States, as per data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Injured crew member treated after Dali ship crash at Baltimore's bridge. Crew alerted authorities, saving lives. Synergy Marine Group confirms safety. Biden.. IndiaTimes
A freight ship collision in Baltimore, US, was prevented from turning into a major disaster thanks to the alertness of the Indian crew on board the ship 'Dali'... IndiaTimes
RFK Jr Picks Nicole Shanahan , As His Running Mate.
On March 26, the presidential candidate announced that the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is his vice presidential pick, BBC reports. .
On March 26, the presidential candidate announced that the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is his vice presidential pick, BBC reports. .
On March 26, the presidential candidate announced that the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is his vice presidential pick, BBC reports. .
Kennedy introduced Shanahan as
"a fellow lawyer, a brilliant scientist, technologist, a fierce warrior mom.".
Kennedy introduced Shanahan as
"a fellow lawyer, a brilliant scientist, technologist, a fierce warrior mom.".
He went on to call his campaign "a spoiler for President Biden and for President Trump" that
will "forge an unstoppable coalition of homeless Democrats and homeless Republicans.".
Kennedy's independent bid was launched
in October after challenging Biden for
the Democratic nomination.
The Democratic National Committee has condemned Kennedy's bid, saying that he
will only help to draw votes away from
Biden, ensuring Trump's victory. .
Shanahan revealed that she had left the Democratic Party because it was consumed with "elitism" and "winning at all costs.".
I believe I am taking the best
ideals and impulses with me. , Nicole Shanahan, via statement.
Shanahan's professional
colleagues speak highly of her.
She's motivated by trying to change
things for the better and having an
impact on social benefits, Roland Vogl, executive director of Stanford University's
Center for Legal Informatics, via statement.
Don't undersell someone
who comes from outside a
system to change the system. , Bruce Cahan, a professional colleague, via statement.
Announcing Shanahan as his running mate
will likely help Kennedy get on more ballots.
He's currently only confirmed on Utah's ballot
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Acknowledging the vigilance of the 22 Indian crew members aboard the 'Dali', the vessel involved in the collision with a bridge in Baltimore, US President Joe Biden praised their swift response in issuing a 'Mayday' distress signal. This prompt action played a crucial role in averting further casualties in the tragic incident.
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The Indian Embassy in Washington mourned a cargo ship collision with a Baltimore bridge, involving an all-Indian crew, prompting a distress call. US President Biden praised their alertness. Investigations are ongoing, with no evidence of foul play. Efforts are underway to rescue the missing and rebuild the vital port.
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US Consumer Confidence , Shaken Amid High Prices , and Lingering Recession Fears.
'The Independent' reports that consumer
confidence in the United States continues to
hold steady despite high prices and declining
optimism regarding the short-term future.
'The Independent' reports that consumer
confidence in the United States continues to
hold steady despite high prices and declining
optimism regarding the short-term future.
On March 26, the Conference Board research group
released its consumer confidence index, which
measures Americans' outlook for the next six months.
The index tracking consumer
confidence fell to 104.7 in March
from a revised 104.8 in February.
The index measuring short-term expectations
for income, business and the overall job
market fell to 73.8 from 76.3 last month.
'The Independent' reports that
any number below 80 could signal
the potential for a recession.
At the same time, consumers'
view of current conditions improved
to 151 from 147.6 last month.
The month before, consumers'
optimism regarding current
conditions had been at 154.9.
Economists pay close attention to consumer
spending as it accounts for approximately
70% of the United States' economic activity.
Last month, the Conference Board's
index saw larger declines, falling from
106.7 from a revised 110.9 in January.
At the time, economists had forecast
that the index was going to stay
steady from January to February.
The index tracking short-term
expectations fell from 81.5
in January to 79.8.
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Biden Forgives $6 Billion in Student Debt , for Public Service Workers.
On March 21, the Biden administration canceled nearly $6 billion in student loans for approximately 80,000 public service workers, NPR reports.
Such workers include teachers,
nurses, firefighters and more.
Such workers include teachers,
nurses, firefighters and more.
Such workers include teachers,
nurses, firefighters and more.
These public service workers have
dedicated their careers to serving their
communities, but because of past
administrative failures, never got the
relief they were entitled to under the law, President Joe Biden, via statement.
Because of the fixes my administration
has made, we have now canceled student
debt for over 870,000 public service workers —
compared to only about 7,000 public
service borrowers ever receiving
forgiveness prior to my administration, President Joe Biden, via statement.
Those who are eligible for this round of student
loan forgiveness will receive an email next week.
Thousands more who are enrolled in the
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
will receive emails "if they are within two years
of having their debt forgiven," NPR reports. .
The announcement comes as the president travels the country to campaign for reelection.
From day one of my administration, I promised
to fix broken student loan programs and make
sure higher education is a ticket to the
middle class, not a barrier to opportunity, President Joe Biden, via statement.
I won't back down from using every
tool at my disposal to deliver student debt
relief to more Americans, and build an
economy from the middle out and bottom up, President Joe Biden, via statement
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