Virginia included in hemp crop insurance pilot program
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Virginia congressional leaders secured Virginia’s inclusion in a Federal Yield-Based Industrial Hemp Crop Insurance Program being developed on behalf of the USDA.
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Senate bill aimed at illicit money from terrorists, traffickers
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Senate Banking Committee members introduced bipartisan legislation to improve corporate transparency, strengthen national security, and help law enforcement combat illicit financial activity.
Northam: Workforce development key for Virginia’s rural communities
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During Gov. Ralph Northam’s visit to Virginia Tech this week, he stressed the need to invest in agriculture, technology, tourism, and healthcare among other things, in order to help the commonwealth’s rural communities thrive.
Pancreatic cancer discovery reveals how aggressive cancer fuels its growth
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A new discovery about pancreatic cancer sheds light on how the cancer fuels its growth and may help explain how promising cancer drugs work – and for whom they will fail.
Owning versus renting: Which is better?
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Deciding between renting your home and buying it is one of the most debated discussions that occur in adulthood. Many experts have different theories, and there may not be a single right answer. You can research and calculate as much as you want, but only you can figure out what is best for your current…
U.K gambling firms pledge $72M to help addicts after facing criticism
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The United Kingdom gambling companies are facing serious criticism from health agencies, social welfare agencies, addiction agencies, and also consumers.
Scientists ID potential way to prevent type 1 diabetes
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Researchers believe they have identified a way to prevent type 1 diabetes by restoring the immune system’s natural balance.
H.R. 3 takes major step toward holding Big Pharma accountable
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced last week a new proposal to curb prescription drug prices through negotiations, new penalties for non-compliant drug companies, and international price indexing.
Welfare checks turn deadly: Think twice before calling the cops
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Think twice before you call the cops to carry out a welfare check on a loved one.
Sanders, AOC lead push against Wall Street corruption in Puerto Rico
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) led more than a dozen lawmakers in a call to reverse the crippling austerity imposed on Puerto Rico.
