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- April 14, 2021U.S. Department of Labor Seeks Input on Ensuring Equity in Employment for People With Disabilities From Historically Underserved Communities Open through April 26, 2021…
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- April 7, 2021Effort Begins Next Week To Provide “High-Intensity” Support To Seniors Who Are Not Yet Vaccinated Against COVID-19. The AP (4/7, Miller, Willingham) reports, “About 76% of Americans aged 65 and older have received at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccines since authorization in…
- April 7, 2021New York Governor Signs Legislation That Repeals Nursing Home, Hospital Liability Protections Amid Pandemic. The Hill (4/7, Weixel) reports New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) late Tuesday “signed into law legislation that lifts the liability protections that have helped health…
- April 7, 2021Biden Administration Defends Child Care, Home Healthcare Provisions In Infrastructure Package. Newsweek (4/7, Crisp) reports, “The Biden Administration is defending its decision to include items not traditionally considered ‘infrastructure’ in its $2 trillion infrastructure package…