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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a major effort to streamline the renewal process for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) …
HHS Launches Online Hub to Simplify Medicaid and CHIP Renewals, Aiming for Broad Coverage Continuity Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently revealed that the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program, a new initiative designed to combat child hunger during summer months, …
USDA Rolls Out Summer EBT Program to Combat Child Hunger, 21 Million Children Set To Benefit Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education (Department) has announced that its redesigned Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form for 2024-25 has already been used by over …
Revamped FAFSA Form Garners Over a Million Applications, Promises Greater Accessibility to Higher Education Funding Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced a Final Rule titled “Safeguarding the Rights of Conscience as Protected …
New HHS Rule Strengthens Protection of Conscience Rights, Balancing Religious Freedom and Access to Healthcare Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that its new life insurance program, VALife, has issued over $950 million in coverage to 31,400 veterans within its …
Veterans Find Financial Security in VA’s Groundbreaking Life Insurance Program: VALife Issues $950 Million in Coverage in its First Year Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a series of announcements last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) showcased its broad range of responsibilities, from food safety to advancing medical technology …
FDA’s Week of Innovation: Scallops Alert, AI Health Challenge Winners, Digital Health Equity & Novel Drug Approvals Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recenlty approved revised jurisdictional thresholds for Section 8 of the Clayton Act. This particular section of the Act prohibits interlocking directorates, which …
FTC Approves Revised Jurisdictional Thresholds for Section 8 of the Clayton Act Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced inflation-adjusted increases to the maximum civil penalty amounts for violations of 16 provisions of law under its purview. This action …
FTC Announces Adjustments to Maximum Civil Penalty Amounts for 2024 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan recently announced the tentative agenda for an upcoming open Commission meeting, set to take place virtually on Thursday, January 18, …
FTC Announces Key Agenda Items for Upcoming Open Commission Meeting Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a claims process for consumers who had their Social Security numbers exposed in a significant data breach involving online merchandise …
FTC Launches Claims Process for Victims of CafePress Data Breach Read More