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Did You Know? The American People Overwhelmingly Support Taking Action to Rebuild Our Nation’s Infrastructure
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 14 February 2018 14 February 2018
Washington, DC - Today, President Donald J. Trump hosted a bipartisan, bicameral meeting to continue the conversation with Congress on the infrastructure principles he released on Monday. He looks forward to working with these Members to build a stronger America for everyone.
Iwo Jima Completes Missile Exercise
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- Written by USS Iwo Jima USS Iwo Jima
- Published: 13 February 2018 13 February 2018
Atlantic Ocean - The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) successfully completed a missile exercise (MISSILEX) off the coast of Virginia, Feb. 9. Following the detection of the simulated threat, Iwo Jima fired one Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM), striking a remotely controlled, subsonic missile drone meant to simulate an anti-ship cruise missile.
White House Drug Policy Office Releases Commission Report Reaction Documents
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 30 December 2017 30 December 2017
Washington, DC - Friday, the Office of National Drug Control Policy released the Trump Administration’s reaction to the Final Report of the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis and a summary of major actions taken by the Administration this year.
Tribute to President Monson from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 03 January 2018 03 January 2018
Salt Lake City, Utah - The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following statement Wednesday, January 3, 2018, about President Thomas S. Monson:
Investigation of a Salmonella Infection Linked to Rattlesnake Pills
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- Published: 25 December 2017 25 December 2017
Washington, DC - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment have linked one person’s Salmonella Oranienburg infection to taking rattlesnake pills. Rattlesnake pills are often marketed as remedies for various conditions, such as cancer and HIV infection. These pills contain dehydrated rattlesnake meat ground into a powder and put into pill form. CDC recommends that you talk to your health care provider if you are considering taking rattlesnake pills, especially if you are in a group more likely to get a severe Salmonella infection.