AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoImmigration Funding Standoff: Senate GOP leaders paused a $72B immigration enforcement package after anger over DOJ’s “anti-weaponization” slush fund, pushing the fight into the next round and making a June 1 deadline look unlikely. Ebola Preparedness at Home: The U.S. tightened entry rules for travelers from Ebola-affected countries, routing many return trips through Washington Dulles for enhanced screening, while Chicago says its risk remains low and points to its prior Ebola playbook. Health Research Under Pressure: Sen. Tammy Baldwin grilled NIH leadership over proposed cuts that would slash grants and workforce, warning the damage could take years to undo. Veterans Care Funding: Congress approved $1.6B for St. Louis VA Hospital modernization, including new mental health and substance abuse services. Supreme Court Clash: House Republicans attacked proposals to expand the Court after a Voting Rights Act decision reignited “court packing” debate. Local Care Crisis: Seniors in British Columbia are still dying while waiting for long-term care beds, with waitlists stretching years.
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