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*Weekly Congressional Legislative Update on August 22; Research Program for Risks Posed By Components of Menstrual Products; National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month, Amending Age Discrimination in Employment Act
Introduced August 22: A bill to establish a program of research regarding the risks posed by the presence of dioxins, phthalates, pesticides, chemical fragrances, and other components of menstrual products and intimate care products. Previously Intrduced: A bill to prohibit the implementation of the proposed rule entitled "Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities." The proposed rule would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex and other characteristics in certain health programs. A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2022, through December 20, 2022, as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month." The resolution finds that more than half of women who are victims of homicides are killed because of intimate partner violence. A bill that would expand Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) eligibility for members of the Female Tactical Teams of Afghanistan. more »
McKnights Long-Term Care News*: Primary Care Clinicians On Front Lines of Early Alzheimer’s Care in Rural U.S., Study Reveals
“Specialty care, including neuropsychological assessments, are pretty critical for people with dementia to get an accurate diagnosis and set a symptom management plan,” said Wendy Yi Xu of Ohio State’s College of Public Health, in a statement accompanying the study’s publication in JAMA Network Open. “These are advanced, complex tests that most primary care physicians are not trained to perform.”
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Primary care doctors and nurse practitioners, rather than specialists, are more likely to provide care for early-onset dementia in rural areas, putting these patie… more »
Jo Freeman Reviews Fierce and Fearless: Patsy Takemoto Mink, First Woman of Color in Congress
"She fought for women in poverty to get more benefits, against nuclear testing and war in general. Her thumbprint appeared on virtually all legislation to improve the status of women... She quickly moved from supporting candidates to becoming one. Service in various offices eventually led to her election to the U.S. House in 1964... Above all this book is a story of women’s entry into politics, progressing from tokens to major players. They banged on glass ceilings and pushed open stuck doors. In this effort, Rep. Patsy Mink was often leading the charge."
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GAO Report On Air Travel and Communicable Diseases: Federal Leadership Needed to Advance Research
"Concerns about air travel's role in disease transmission have intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers have examined how factors like aircraft boarding methods affect the exposure risk of passengers and crew members. However, stakeholders said more research involving real-world situations and human behavior is needed and could guide actions to protect public health. Stakeholders noted a lack of federal leadership to advance such research. Congress should consider directing FAA to develop and implement a strategy for research on communicable diseases in air travel, in coordination with other federal agencies and external partners." more »