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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new directive requiring all states to provide full access to records related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). …
USDA Demands Full SNAP Data Access to Tackle Fraud and Protect Benefits Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $23 million grant initiative aimed at addressing wildfire risks by transporting hazardous fuels from national forests to processing …
USDA Unleashes $23M to Fight Wildfires and Revive Rural Economies Read More
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved HemiClor, a 12.5 mg chlorthalidone tablet developed by PRM Pharma, LLC, for the treatment of hypertension in …
FDA Approves Low-Dose Hypertension Treatment HemiClor Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three new color additives derived from natural sources, marking a significant development in the effort to phase out …
FDA Approves Three New Natural Color Additives, Advances Initiative to Remove Petroleum-Based Dyes Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its plan to increase the use of unannounced inspections at foreign facilities producing foods, essential medicines, and medical …
FDA Tightens Oversight with Expanded Unannounced Inspections at Foreign Manufacturing Facilities Read More
WAYNE, PA — Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expand the Indications for Use of its QuikClot Control+™ Hemostatic …
Teleflex Announces FDA Clearance for Expanded Use of QuikClot Control+ Hemostatic Device Read More
SPRING HOUSE, PA — On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval for IMAAVY™ (nipocalimab-aahu), Johnson & Johnson’s cutting-edge FcRn-blocking antibody treatment for generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). …
FDA Approves Johnson & Johnson’s IMAAVY for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Read More
NEW HOPE, PA — Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OBIO) has received FDA approval to move forward with its Virtue Trial, a pivotal clinical study designed to evaluate its next-generation …
Orchestra BioMed Secures FDA Clearance for Virtue Trial to Advance Coronary ISR Treatment Read More
LANCASTER, PA — The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) have introduced a new initiative allowing residents to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations. …
Pennsylvania Launches Initiative to Provide On-the-Spot Birth Certificates Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced new measures to strengthen the verification of identity and immigration status for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applicants. The …
USDA Tightens SNAP Eligibility Verification to Align with Executive Order 14218 Read More