AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVeterans’ Rights Push: House Democrats filed a rare discharge petition to force a floor vote on the “Wounded Veteran Tax” fix, targeting a decades-old rule that cuts military retirement pay dollar-for-dollar when combat-wounded veterans receive VA disability benefits—affecting more than 54,000 people. Opioid Funds Clash: Arizona AG Kris Mayes says she may sue Gov. Katie Hobbs and the legislature over alleged illegal diversion of opioid settlement money. Ebola Screening at U.S. Airports: U.S. Customs says certain travelers arriving from Ebola-affected countries will get health screenings at select airports, including Houston’s Bush Intercontinental. Health & Tech Moves: Biogen completed its acquisition of Apellis, bringing SYFOVRE under a new complement-focused portfolio. Sports Shock: NASCAR star Kyle Busch died at 41 after being hospitalized with a “severe illness,” with a 911 call describing shortness of breath and coughing up blood. Local Health Updates: Ashtabula named a new city health commissioner, and ARMC hosted a community connection fair with health resources.
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