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Wisconsin officials press USPS for assurances on election-related mail In Wisconsin and other states across the country, reports of mail delays in USPS deliveries, along with mailboxes being removed and mail sorting machines being disconnected, have sparked serious concerns over the Postal Service’s ability to handle the upcoming November election. Wisconsin officials press USPS for assurances on election-related mail In Wisconsin and other states across the country, reports of mail delays in USPS deliveries, along with mailboxes being removed and mail sorting machines being disconnected, have sparked serious concerns over the Postal Service’s ability to handle the upcoming November election. House raises concerns of election interference, outdated voter rolls ahead of November election With just 66 days until the election, Michigan’s secretary of state said more Postal Service help, federal funds and a strong stand to combat misinformation are vital to ensuring people’s trust in the outcome while Kentucky’s secretary of state said states are capable of running safe and secure elections without federal regulation. The Senate Veterans’ Affairs committee got an “F” grade in the Lugar Center’s Congressional Oversight Hearing Index. In the current session, the committee has held fewer hearings than in any other session. The chairman, Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., defended his performance, citing a number of hearings held in near the beginning of 2020. Carbon dioxide removal is critical in next decade, experts tell Congress Removing excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is a critical step in tamping down global temperature rise and meeting the Paris Agreement s long-term temperature goal, energy experts told Congress on Tuesday. Carbon dioxide removal is critical in next decade, experts tell Congress Removing excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is a critical step in tamping down global temperature rise and meeting the Paris Agreement s long-term temperature goal, energy experts told Congress on Tuesday. Area farmers seek government aid to improve renewable energy use Farmers in Albany and across the U.S. want to rely on renewable energy sources to earn more money and protect the environment, however, they don t have the state or federal support needed to overcome the initial price and maintenance costs of the technology. Pause in fieldwork hurts scientists plans for research, futures While the pause in field research has allowed scientists to spend more time on data analysis and reading academic papers, experts say that fieldwork is an important part of research in some fields, and the cancellation of this research could delay some students completion of their PhD programs. China thinks it has found a way to surpass the U.S. military through AI, experts warn. China is poised to overtake the U.S. in the world of defense AI, a recent think tank report said. While China has been embracing AI technology as a core part of its national strategy, the U.S. national defense strategy remains rooted in increasingly outdated strategy, experts said. China thinks it has found a way to surpass the U.S. military through AI, experts warn. China is poised to overtake the U.S. in the world of defense AI, a recent think tank report said. While China has been embracing AI technology as a core part of its national strategy, the U.S. national defense strategy remains rooted in increasingly outdated strategy, experts said. Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman to Troops: Tell Us What s Bothering You Vice Chair of the Joint Chiefs Gen. John Hyten said troops voicing their concerns made for a healthy military at a talk on Wednesday. Additionally, the general also approved of moving troops from Germany. America’s adversaries are now closer to Poland and Romania, and troops should be stationed their instead, he said. COVID-19 an ‘ally’ for ISIS in the Philippines, DoD report finds The U.S. and the Philippines have not been able to make significant progress against extremism in the indo-pacific, and IG report found. Additionally, COVID-19 has been an opportunity for ISIS to expand it’s recruitment in the Philippines. Additionally, the pandemic has stymied America’s ability to provide military and humanitarian aid in the region. The incumbent vs. the veteran: a breakdown of Florida s district 12 congressional race Bilirakis first served in the Florida legislature for eight years before heading to Congress in 2007. This year marks his 14th serving on Capitol Hill. Walker came from a self-described poor family and, like many in her family before her, joined the military out of high school. The candidates oppose each other on issues like health care and how they would best serve veterans. China thinks it has found a way to surpass the U.S. military through AI, experts warn. China is poised to overtake the U.S. in the world of defense AI, a recent think tank report said. While China has been embracing AI technology as a core part of its national strategy, the U.S. national defense strategy remains rooted in increasingly outdated strategy, experts said. $1 million in election funding allocated to Hillsborough County may not be enough Federal funds were sent to states to support a safe and sanitary election amid the pandemic. However, it might not be enough to cover the expenses in Hillsborough County, Florida. The Supervisor of Elections said his main concern is keeping everyone healthy. Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden released a $2 trillion climate policy that outlines aggressive commitments to combat climate change. It s the product of a joint task force between Biden and former primary rival Bernie Sanders. In Chicago, debate around police-free schools rages on Black Lives Matter activists have pushed to cut police funding, but they also are protesting the presence of police in schools. However, some experts and a school shooting survivor said this week that the officers are important in keeping schools safe. As Frederick County public schools go remote, teachers work to support students facing homelessness As Frederick County public schools begin remote learning amid concerns about COVID-19, students who may be facing housing insecurity have become harder to identify through a screen. This has led county teachers and local organizations to work in overdrive to increase their support to students who may not openly disclose the stressors going on at home. The City School District of Albany relies on grants, partnerships and parents’ personal health care to maintain their school-based health centers in three of their middle schools — but Superintendent Kaweeda Adams anticipates an increase in demand while their K-12 students cope with stress and trauma during COVID-19. As Veterans Battle Pandemic Isolation, Organizations Adapt to Meet Their Needs As the COVID-19 pandemic has caused mental health anguish for many, veterans across the country have been supporting each other through times of isolation the same way they support each other while on active duty. FDA data reveals racial discrepancies in cardiovascular drug trials 75% of cardiovascular drug trials reported from 2015 to 2019 had major racial discrepancies, according to data from the FDA. Nine out of the 12 trials report 80% or more white participants and less than 6% African American participants. In a recent statement, Tonko noted that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in June revealed more than 40% of adults in the U.S. reported struggling with their mental health. The numbers show a “widespread, quiet suffering” within American households that will have lasting consequences, he said. As Veterans Battle Pandemic Isolation, Organizations Adapt to Meet Their Needs As the COVID-19 pandemic has caused mental health anguish for many, veterans across the country have been supporting each other through times of isolation the same way they support each other while on active duty. FDA data reveals racial discrepancies in cardiovascular drug trials 75% of cardiovascular drug trials reported from 2015 to 2019 had major racial discrepancies, according to data from the FDA. Nine out of the 12 trials report 80% or more white participants and less than 6% African American participants. Racial disparity in mental health system needs more attention Racial disparities within the mental health system are being exacerbated during the pandemic, according to experts. Medill School of Journalism Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communicationswww.medill.northwestern.edu Northwestern University www.northwestern.edu Search Stories Search for: About Medill Washington The stories here were reported, written and produced by Northwestern University graduate journalism students in the Washington program of the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications . Most also were published or broadcast by media organizations served by the school's unique news distribution plan. We specialize in enterprise reporting, multimedia and online journalism, as well as on accountability, working to uncover misbehavior by people in power.

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