Federal infectious disease surveillance is hampered by split oversight: Report

Federal infectious disease surveillance is hampered by split oversight: Report

The government is poorly equipped to detect emerging infectious diseases across human and animal populations because federal surveillance efforts remain fragmented, according to a new report. Agencies rely on informal coordination rather than centralized leadership, prompting experts to recommend sweeping changes to how the government monitors outbreaks before they spread, according to a new Government … Read more

Judiciary Committee postpones vote on Blanche AG nomination

Judiciary Committee postpones vote on Blanche AG nomination

Thursday’s committee vote to advance the nomination of Todd Blanche to become attorney general has been postponed after the Justice Department failed to meet the demands of Republicans who want stronger assurances that President Trump’s anti-weaponization fund is really dead. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles E. Grassley announced the decision Wednesday night. If the vote … Read more