Congresswoman Chellie Pingree discussed the critical role of federal programs in supporting veterans, particularly in Maine, where 10% of the population are veterans, with 50% being over 65. She highlighted the challenges faced by the VA, including insufficient practitioners and long wait times for services. Pingree emphasized the importance of federal funding to meet veterans’ needs and the priority given to veterans in federal hiring, with about 15% of federal jobs going to veterans. She also mentioned the impact of the current government shutdown on veterans’ paychecks and the need for continued support for their unique skills and training.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
